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Head-to-head

Classy vs CotizUp

Classy logo
Classy
US · 4 countries

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.

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CotizUp logo
CotizUp
— · 1 countries

French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.

The headline

Of every 100 donated, CotizUp delivers 0.30 more per 100 to the recipient than Classy.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: Classy in USD, CotizUp in SEK.

Fees by method · Sweden

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.
The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Classy CotizUp
Recipient gets (per 100) $97.30 kr97.60★ winner
Platform fee 0% 0%
Payment processing fee 2.4% + $0.30 1.9% + kr0.50★ winner
Trustpilot — (0) 4.3 (2,664)★ winner
Country coverage 4 countries★ winner 1 countries
Data residency US
Languages 1 1
Payment methods supported 6★ winner 1
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
CotizUp

kr97.60 vs $97.30 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
CotizUp

— vs 4.3 on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Classy

4 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose Classy if

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.
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Choose CotizUp if

French individuals and groups raising money for personal causes, projects, or collective gifts who want a simple cagnotte with no platform commission and a keep-it-all model.

  • No platform commission, so organisers keep what they raise (keep-it-all model)
  • Simple cagnotte format designed for quick, shareable group collections
  • Optional donor tip is fully voluntary and can be adjusted or removed before paying
  • Card and bank processing charges are passed through at cost rather than marked up
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Also consider

A third option.

1%Club

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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Classy or CotizUp?

Of every 100 donated, Classy delivers approximately $97.30 to the recipient and CotizUp delivers approximately kr97.60. 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; CotizUp operates in 1.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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