Classy vs Funraise
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 and mid-size US nonprofits, especially those under about a million dollars in revenue, that want donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer, events, and a donor CRM in one connected platform.
Of every 100 donated, Classy delivers 5.80 more per 100 to the recipient than Funraise.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Classy in USD, Funraise 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 | Funraise |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $97.30★ winner | kr91.50 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.4% + $0.30★ winner | 2.9% + kr0.60 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 4 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | US | US |
| Languages | 1★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 5 |
Winner by category.
$97.30 vs kr91.50 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
4 vs 0 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 and mid-size US nonprofits, especially those under about a million dollars in revenue, that want donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer, events, and a donor CRM in one connected platform.
- ✓All-in-one suite: donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer, events, auctions, and donor CRM.
- ✓Unusually broad donor payment options: cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, DAFpay, stock, and crypto.
- ✓Built by nonprofit veterans, with workflows tuned to sector needs.
- ✓Optional donor cost-coverage so organizations keep more of each donation.
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 Funraise?
Of every 100 donated, Classy delivers approximately $97.30 to the recipient and Funraise delivers approximately kr91.50. 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; Funraise operates in 0.
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