Software · head to head
Classy vs Bloomerang
Bloomerang
Software
Donor relationship management for nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Classy email receipts come from platform rather than organization email, causing issues with spam filtering; Bloomerang pricing is based on the number of constituent records tracked, so the bill grows with the database rather than with usage
- They diverge on capability: Classy covers Online fundraising platform, Bloomerang covers Donor database management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Classy and Bloomerang actually diverge.
| Attribute | Classy | Bloomerang |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2006 | 2012 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Classy
- Online fundraising platform
- Peer-to-peer fundraising
- Event management
- Donation management
- Salesforce
- Slack
Only in Bloomerang
- Donor database management
- Donation tracking
- Relationship tracking
- Task management
- Mailchimp
- Google Drive
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.
Classy
- Business operationsnot Bloomerang
- Productivitynot Bloomerang
- Automationnot Bloomerang
Bloomerang
- Donor management and fundraising for nonprofit organisationsnot Classy
- Tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activitynot Classy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Classy
$300/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Classy review.
Bloomerang
On request- Basic$60/month
- Basic donor database
- Email marketing
- Premium$150/month
- Advanced analytics
- Volunteer management
- Mobile app
Which should you pick?
Choose Classy if
- You need online fundraising platform.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want peer-to-peer fundraising.
Choose Bloomerang if
- You need donor database management.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want donation tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Classy or Bloomerang better?
- Neither clearly leads. Classy starts at $300/month and Bloomerang at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Classy or Bloomerang?
- Classy starts at $300/month and Bloomerang at On request.
- Does Classy or Bloomerang run on more platforms?
- Classy runs on Web, Mobile. Bloomerang runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- What is Classy best used for?
- Classy is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation. Of those, business operations and productivity are not what Bloomerang is typically brought in for.
- What can Classy do that Bloomerang cannot?
- Classy covers Online fundraising platform, Peer-to-peer fundraising, Event management, Donation management. Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Donation tracking, Relationship tracking, Task 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.
SourceClassy: 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.
SourceClassy: 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.
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