Classy vs Donorbox
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.
Small-to-medium nonprofits across verticals like churches, healthcare, education, and animal welfare that want recurring-donation tooling, donor fee-cover, and a managed donation-form product without a CRM-scale platform commitment.
Of every 100 donated, Classy delivers 2.75 more per 100 to the recipient than Donorbox.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Classy in USD, Donorbox in SEK.
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 | Donorbox |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $97.30★ winner | kr94.55 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 2.95% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.4% + $0.30★ winner | 2.2% + kr0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4 (52)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 4 countries | 23 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 1 | 12★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 6 | 19★ winner |
Winner by category.
$97.30 vs kr94.55 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4 on Trustpilot.
23 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.
Small-to-medium nonprofits across verticals like churches, healthcare, education, and animal welfare that want recurring-donation tooling, donor fee-cover, and a managed donation-form product without a CRM-scale platform commitment.
- ✓Donor-cover-fees option at checkout — Donorbox frames opt-in as the default, so the recipient can receive the full donation amount.
- ✓Broad payment-rail support: iDEAL, Bancontact, SEPA, BACS, Klarna, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and Link by Stripe.
- ✓Standard plan has no monthly subscription — just per-transaction fees on the 2.95% / 3.95% tier.
- ✓First-class recurring-donation tooling with upsell prompts and donor-management features on the Pro tier.
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 Donorbox?
Of every 100 donated, Classy delivers approximately $97.30 to the recipient and Donorbox delivers approximately kr94.55. 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; Donorbox operates in 23.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.