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Classy vs Qgiv

Classy logo

Classy

Software

Platform for modern nonprofit fundraising

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Qgiv logo

Qgiv

Software

Complete fundraising platform for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Classy email receipts come from platform rather than organization email, causing issues with spam filtering; Qgiv qgiv has been renamed Bloomerang Fundraising and qgiv.com/pricing now redirects to bloomerang.com/pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Classy covers Online fundraising platform, Qgiv covers Online donation forms.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Classy and Qgiv actually diverge.

Attributes where Classy and Qgiv differ
AttributeClassyQgiv
Starting price$300/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20062007

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
  • Event management
  • Donation management
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Slack

Only in Qgiv

  • Online donation forms
  • Event registration
  • Text-to-give
  • Auction management
  • Blackbaud
  • Mailchimp
  • Constant Contact

Both cover

  • Peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Salesforce
  • 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 Qgiv
  • Productivitynot Qgiv
  • Automationnot Qgiv

Qgiv

  • Online donation forms and recurring giving for nonprofitsnot Classy
  • Peer-to-peer, event and auction fundraising campaignsnot Classy
  • Text-to-give fundraising during live eventsnot 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

Qgiv

  • Qgiv has been renamed Bloomerang Fundraising and qgiv.com/pricing now redirects to bloomerang.com/pricing
  • The fundraising product starts at $40 per month billed annually but must be purchased as part of a bundle with Bloomerang CRM, which itself starts at $125 per month
  • All published prices are billed annually with no monthly billing option shown
  • The full Giving Platform starts at $242 per month billed annually
  • Every listed price is a starting price and the page directs buyers to Contact Sales for actual pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Classy

$300/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Classy review.

Qgiv

On request
  • StartFree
    • Basic donation forms
    • 3.95% + $0.30 per transaction
  • Grow$199/month
    • P2P fundraising
    • Event registration
    • Reduced fees
  • Elevate$399/month
    • Text fundraising
    • Auctions
    • Advanced reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose Classy if

  • You need online fundraising platform.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want event management.
Classy review

Choose Qgiv if

  • You need online donation forms.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want event registration.
Qgiv review

Questions people ask

Is Classy or Qgiv better?
Neither clearly leads. Classy starts at $300/month and Qgiv at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Classy or Qgiv?
Classy starts at $300/month and Qgiv at On request.
Does Classy or Qgiv run on more platforms?
Classy runs on Web, Mobile. Qgiv 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 Qgiv is typically brought in for.
What can Classy do that Qgiv cannot?
Classy covers Online fundraising platform, Event management, Donation management, Stripe. Qgiv covers Online donation forms, Event registration, Text-to-give, Auction management. Both handle Peer-to-peer fundraising, Salesforce, 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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