Software · head to head
Classy vs Get Connected
Get Connected
Software
Volunteer management and community engagement
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The short version
- They diverge on capability: Classy covers Online fundraising platform, Get Connected covers Volunteer database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Classy and Get Connected actually diverge.
| Attribute | Classy | Get Connected |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2006 | 2008 |
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
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Salesforce
- Slack
Only in Get Connected
- Volunteer database
- Scheduling
- Communication tools
- Impact tracking
- Reporting
- Google Calendar
- Zapier
Both cover
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Classy
- Business operations
- Productivity
- Automation
Get Connected
- Business operations
- Productivity
- Automation
Both are used for business operations, productivity, automation, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
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
Get Connected
Nothing recorded yet. See the Get Connected review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Classy
$300/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Classy review.
Get Connected
On request- Essential$80/month
- Volunteer database
- Scheduling
- Advanced$160/month
- Custom reports
- Mobile app
- Advanced features
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 Get Connected if
- You need volunteer database.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is Classy or Get Connected better?
- Neither clearly leads. Classy starts at $300/month and Get Connected at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Classy or Get Connected?
- Classy starts at $300/month and Get Connected at On request.
- Does Classy or Get Connected run on more platforms?
- Classy runs on Web, Mobile. Get Connected runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- What is Classy best used for?
- Classy is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation.
- What can Classy do that Get Connected cannot?
- Classy covers Online fundraising platform, Peer-to-peer fundraising, Event management, Donation management. Get Connected covers Volunteer database, Scheduling, Communication tools, Impact tracking. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android 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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