Classy vs iRaiser
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.
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
On a £100 donation, iRaiser delivers £0.55 more to the recipient than Classy.
Per-method pricing vs iRaiser.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of £100, recipient gets | Notes | iRaiser · fee | iRaiser gets | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 2.4% + £0.30 | £97.30 | GoFundMe Pay card 2.4% + $0.30; enterprise subscription quoted separately. | 1.9% + £0.25 | £97.85 | £-0.55 |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Classy | iRaiser |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (£100) | £97.30 | £97.85★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.4% + £0.30 | 1.9% + £0.25★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 4 countries | 19 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 1 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 6 | 23★ winner |
Winner by category.
£97.85 vs £97.30 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
19 vs 4 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.
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
- ✓Branded, self-hosted fundraising tools (donation forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, events, ticketing) under the nonprofit's own identity.
- ✓Configurable Flex Editor for tailoring donation journeys.
- ✓Established European focus, reporting more than 900 charities served across the region.
- ✓Suited to larger nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions with dedicated fundraising teams.
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 iRaiser?
On a £100 donation, Classy delivers approximately £97.30 to the recipient and iRaiser delivers approximately £97.85. 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; iRaiser operates in 19.
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