Classy vs Leetchi
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.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
On a $100 donation, Classy delivers $0.45 more to the recipient than Leetchi.
Per-method pricing vs Leetchi.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of $100, recipient gets | Notes | Leetchi · fee | Leetchi gets | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 2.4% + $0.30 | $97.30 | GoFundMe Pay card 2.4% + $0.30; enterprise subscription quoted separately. | 2.9% + $0.25 | $96.85 | +$0.45 |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Classy | Leetchi |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $97.30★ winner | $96.85 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.4% + $0.30★ winner | 2.9% + $0.25 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.2 (50,676)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 4 countries | 36 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 1 | 4★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
$97.30 vs $96.85 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.2 on Trustpilot.
36 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.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
- ✓Established European brand with strong recognition in France and Belgium
- ✓Free group-pot product for personal collections (gifts, group events, shared expenses)
- ✓EEA data residency
- ✓High Trustpilot rating across 50,000+ reviews
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 Leetchi?
On a $100 donation, Classy delivers approximately $97.30 to the recipient and Leetchi delivers approximately $96.85. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Leetchi 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; Leetchi operates in 36.
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