Classy vs iRaiser
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.
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
Of every 100 donated, iRaiser delivers 0.55 more per 100 to the recipient than Classy.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Classy in USD, iRaiser in SEK.
What the data says.
iRaiser stores donor data inside the EEA — a practical advantage for GDPR-sensitive campaigns — while Classy does not.
On the headline numbers, Classy and iRaiser are closely matched — the better pick comes down to Credit card availability, language coverage, and where your donors are.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of $100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 2.4% + $0.30 | $97.30 | 0% platform fee |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Classy | iRaiser |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $97.30 | kr97.85★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.4% + $0.30 | 1.9% + kr0.25★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 4 countries | 19 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 1 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 6 | 23★ winner |
Winner by category.
kr97.85 vs $97.30 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
19 vs 4 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
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.
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
- ✓Branded, self-hosted fundraising tools (donation forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, events, ticketing) under the nonprofit's own identity.
- ✓Configurable Flex Editor for tailoring donation journeys.
- ✓Established European focus, reporting more than 900 charities served across the region.
- ✓Suited to larger nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions with dedicated fundraising teams.
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 iRaiser?
Of every 100 donated, Classy delivers approximately $97.30 to the recipient and iRaiser delivers approximately kr97.85. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
iRaiser is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Classy operates in 4 countries; iRaiser operates in 19.
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