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Bloomerang vs Classy

Bloomerang logo

Bloomerang

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Donor relationship management for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Classy logo

Classy

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Platform for modern nonprofit fundraising

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bloomerang pricing is based on the number of constituent records tracked, so the bill grows with the database rather than with usage; Classy email receipts come from platform rather than organization email, causing issues with spam filtering
  • They diverge on capability: Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Classy covers Online fundraising platform.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bloomerang and Classy actually diverge.

Attributes where Bloomerang and Classy differ
AttributeBloomerangClassy
Starting priceOn request$300/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20122006

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofit & Fundraising).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bloomerang

  • Donor database management
  • Donation tracking
  • Relationship tracking
  • Task management
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Drive

Only in Classy

  • Online fundraising platform
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Event management
  • Donation management
  • Salesforce
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bloomerang

  • Donor management and fundraising for nonprofit organisationsnot Classy
  • Tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activitynot Classy

Classy

  • Business operationsnot Bloomerang
  • Productivitynot Bloomerang
  • Automationnot Bloomerang

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bloomerang

  • Pricing is based on the number of constituent records tracked, so the bill grows with the database rather than with usage
  • The all in one Giving Platform starts at $242 a month billed annually
  • The products are sold separately, with Fundraising from $40 a month, CRM from $125 and Volunteer from $119, so a full stack means stacking subscriptions
  • Every published price is a starting figure billed annually, with exact cost requiring a sales conversation

Classy

  • Email receipts come from platform rather than organization email, causing issues with spam filtering
  • Limited customization options for donation page templates and design
  • No live phone support, only email tickets with slow response times
  • Salesforce integration reportedly has implementation issues and does not follow best practices
  • High pricing and onboarding complexity unsuitable for small organizations

Pricing, plan by plan

Bloomerang

On request
  • Basic$60/month
    • Basic donor database
    • Email marketing
  • Premium$150/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Volunteer management
    • Mobile app

Classy

$300/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Classy review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bloomerang if

  • You need donor database management.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want donation tracking.
Bloomerang review

Choose Classy if

  • You need online fundraising platform.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want peer-to-peer fundraising.
Classy review

Questions people ask

Is Bloomerang or Classy better?
Neither clearly leads. Bloomerang starts at On request and Classy at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bloomerang or Classy?
Bloomerang starts at On request and Classy at $300/month.
Does Bloomerang or Classy run on more platforms?
Bloomerang runs on Web, IOS, Android. Classy runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Bloomerang best used for?
Bloomerang is most often used for donor management and fundraising for nonprofit organisations, tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activity. Of those, donor management and fundraising for nonprofit organisations and tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activity are not what Classy is typically brought in for.
What can Bloomerang do that Classy cannot?
Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Donation tracking, Relationship tracking, Task management. Classy covers Online fundraising platform, Peer-to-peer fundraising, Event management, Donation management. Both handle Stripe, PayPal, Web support, IOS support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Classy: What is the pricing structure for Classy/GoFundMe Pro?

GoFundMe Pro pricing is custom and enterprise-based, starting around $300+ per month plus per-transaction platform fees. Organizations typically sign annual subscriptions with tiered pricing based on feature set and fundraising volume, with multi-year contracts locking in commitments.

Source
Classy: Does Classy integrate with Salesforce?

Yes, GoFundMe Pro (Classy) offers deep Salesforce integration with real-time sync of donations, supporters, and campaigns to Salesforce. Data syncs to Gift Transactions, Gift Commitments, and Person Accounts for unified donor insights.

Source
Classy: How customizable are donation pages on Classy?

Classy offers limited design customization for donation pages, with most campaigns using similar templates. While organizations can build highly branded experiences, there are constraints compared to some competitors.

Source
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