Classy vs iDonate
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.
Mid-sized and larger US nonprofits that want conversion-optimised, embeddable donation and recurring-gift tools with enterprise-grade donor-data security, and are comfortable with custom, sales-quoted pricing.
Of every 100 donated, iDonate delivers 2.70 more per 100 to the recipient than Classy.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Classy in USD, iDonate 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 | iDonate |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $97.30 | kr100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.4% + $0.30 | 0% + kr0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 4 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 1★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
kr100.00 vs $97.30 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.
Mid-sized and larger US nonprofits that want conversion-optimised, embeddable donation and recurring-gift tools with enterprise-grade donor-data security, and are comfortable with custom, sales-quoted pricing.
- ✓Conversion-focused giving tools: pop-up forms, hosted donation pages, embeddable website forms, and recurring-gift prompts.
- ✓Enterprise donor-data security with annual SOC 2 Type 2 audits, third-party penetration testing, and a zero-trust design.
- ✓Operates in accordance with GDPR standards per its privacy disclosures.
- ✓Multiple donation rails: credit card, debit card, and ACH bank transfer.
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 iDonate?
Of every 100 donated, Classy delivers approximately $97.30 to the recipient and iDonate delivers approximately kr100.00. 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; iDonate operates in 0.
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