Classy vs Pledge
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.
US-based individuals, nonprofits and purpose-driven companies that want a free-to-start fundraiser with a wide range of giving methods - cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, stock, donor-advised funds and crypto - plus Shopify and API-based embedded giving.
Of every 100 donated, Classy delivers 0.50 more per 100 to the recipient than Pledge.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Classy in GBP, Pledge in USD.
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 | Pledge |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.30★ winner | $96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.4% + £0.30★ winner | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 4 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | US |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 6 | 10★ winner |
Winner by category.
£97.30 vs $96.80 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.
US-based individuals, nonprofits and purpose-driven companies that want a free-to-start fundraiser with a wide range of giving methods - cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, stock, donor-advised funds and crypto - plus Shopify and API-based embedded giving.
- ✓No mandatory platform fee - funded by optional donor tipping, with most donors choosing to cover the fees.
- ✓Exceptionally broad giving methods: cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, stock, donor-advised funds and cryptocurrency.
- ✓Donations are regranted through the Pledgeling Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) public charity, with multi-state US fundraising compliance.
- ✓Shopify "Give & Grow" app and embedded-giving APIs and widgets for e-commerce and product integrations.
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 Pledge?
Of every 100 donated, Classy delivers approximately £97.30 to the recipient and Pledge delivers approximately $96.80. 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; Pledge operates in 1.
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