Classy vs Givio
Mid-to-large US nonprofits running enterprise-scale peer-to-peer campaigns, ticketed events, and recurring-giving programmes that need depth beyond a basic donation page.
German nonprofits and associations that want to collect donations and tap an additional passive income stream through the linked Gooding charity-shopping service.
Of every 100 donated, Givio delivers 2.70 more per 100 to the recipient than Classy.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Classy in GBP, Givio in EUR.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of £100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 2.4% + £0.30 | £97.30 | GoFundMe Pay card 2.4% + $0.30; enterprise subscription quoted separately. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Classy | Givio |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.30 | €100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.4% + £0.30 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 4 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs £97.30 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
4 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Mid-to-large US nonprofits running enterprise-scale peer-to-peer campaigns, ticketed events, and recurring-giving programmes that need depth beyond a basic donation page.
- ✓Enterprise-grade peer-to-peer, events, and recurring-giving tooling.
- ✓Now part of GoFundMe Pro, backed by GoFundMe's reach and 190-million community.
- ✓Essentials plan with zero subscription fees and no setup costs for smaller nonprofits.
- ✓Multi-currency settlement in US dollar, Canadian dollar, pound, Australian dollar, and euro.
German nonprofits and associations that want to collect donations and tap an additional passive income stream through the linked Gooding charity-shopping service.
- ✓Operated by a Stuttgart-based nonprofit limited company (Givio gGmbH).
- ✓Donation collection combined with the Gooding charity-shopping channel for passive, shopping-based giving.
- ✓Payments handled by established partners including Stripe, PayPal, and the Bank für Sozialwirtschaft.
- ✓Focus on transparent, secure donation handling for German nonprofits.
A third option.
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Classy or Givio?
Of every 100 donated, Classy delivers approximately £97.30 to the recipient and Givio delivers approximately €100.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Classy operates in 4 countries; Givio operates in 1.
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