Looking for a Classy Alternative?

Classy is a powerful enterprise fundraising platform for large organizations, and it usually comes with enterprise-tier pricing, contracts, and a donor tip prompt at checkout. If you are a small or mid-size nonprofit or church that wants flat monthly pricing and no donor tipping, CoreCause is the simpler switch. $19.99/mo Starter, interchange-plus processing, never a donor tip prompt.

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CoreCause vs Classy at a Glance

Side-by-side on the differences that actually affect your donors, your finance team, and your budget.

What mattersCoreCauseClassy
Donor tippingNone. Donors are never prompted to tip the platform.Donors are commonly prompted to add a tip on top of their gift.
Pricing modelSimple flat monthly subscription. No contract.Enterprise / platform-fee model, typically with an annual contract.
Monthly costFree plan, then $19.99 to $49.99/moHigher / enterprise-tier pricing (confirm on classy.org)
Payment processingInterchange + 0.50% + $0.15 (transparent)Platform fee plus processing (confirm current rates)
Deposit speedNext business day on averageVaries by payout configuration
Best-fit organization sizeSmall to mid-size nonprofits and churchesLarge and enterprise fundraising operations
Recurring giving + Automatic Card UpdaterBoth includedRecurring supported; features vary by plan
Contract lengthMonth-to-month, cancel anytimeTypically an annual contract

Classy details based on publicly available product pages and policy descriptions at time of writing. Confirm current Classy pricing and features on classy.org before deciding.

Customized Campaigns

Build branded donation pages tailored to each initiative. Set goals, tell your story, and track progress in real time.

Donor Management

Keep detailed donor records, track giving history, and build lasting relationships with your supporters.

Recurring Donations

Set up automatic monthly giving so donors can support your mission on autopilot with no extra effort required.

Texting Campaigns

Share campaigns and reach donors via text message. Perfect for events, galas, and engaging supporters wherever they are.

Automated Receipts

Every donor automatically receives a tax receipt the moment they give. No manual work required.

Debit / Credit / ACH

Accept debit, credit, and ACH with no extra setup.

Donate to Funds

Let donors direct gifts to specific funds or programs within your organization.

QR Codes & Payment Links

Generate QR codes and shareable links instantly for emails, flyers, social media, and in-person events.

PCI Compliant

Bank-level encryption on every transaction. Your donors' payment data is always protected.

Ready to Switch From Classy?

Book a 20-minute switch call. We will walk through donor migration, your new donation page, and the tip-prompt-free, flat-monthly-pricing experience.

Simple Pricing

Transparent. Affordable. No gotchas.

We never ask your donors to tip the platform. The fee you see is the only fee you pay.

FREE
$0/forever
No credit card required
Explore the platform and build your first campaign - at no cost. Upgrade when you're ready to accept donations.
Build & preview 1 campaign
Explore all features
Full platform access
Cannot accept donations
STARTER PLAN
$19.99/month
$0 setup fee
For organizations ready to start collecting donations. Build campaigns, manage donors, and grow your mission.
Unlimited campaigns
Donor management & CRM
Real-time reporting
Phone & email support
Interchange + 0.50% + $0.15 per transaction
MOST POPULAR
ADVANCED PLAN
$49.99/month
$25 setup fee
For growing organizations that need Texting Campaigns, fundraising outreach, and advanced tools.
Everything in Starter Plan
Texting ($0.04/text)
Texting Campaigns
Advanced analytics
Interchange + 0.50% + $0.15 per transaction
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Classy is enterprise fundraising software for large orgs, usually on enterprise-tier pricing and contracts. CoreCause is built for small and mid-size nonprofits: flat monthly pricing, no donor tipping, next-business-day deposits.
No. Donors are never prompted to tip the platform. They can optionally cover the processing fee via Platform Fee Offset, but it is never framed as a tip.
For small and mid-size orgs, usually yes. CoreCause starts at $19.99/month plus interchange + 0.50% + $0.15, no contract; confirm current Classy pricing on classy.org.
Yes. Onboarding covers your Classy exports, rebuilding top campaigns and funds, and sending recurring donors the new link so no one is double-charged.
A free plan plus paid plans from $19.99 to $49.99/month, with fees of interchange + 0.50% + $0.15 per transaction. No donor tipping and no contract.
Classy fits large enterprise nonprofits running complex campaigns at scale. CoreCause is the lower-cost, no-tipping choice for small and mid-size nonprofits that want flat pricing and next-business-day deposits.

What Changes the Day You Leave Classy

Six concrete differences your donors, your finance team, and your board will notice in the first 30 days after the switch.

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No donor tipping. Ever.

Your donors never get prompted to add a tip on top of their gift to cover platform costs. Their full donation goes to programs and services. Many fundraising platforms, Classy included, surface a donor tip prompt at checkout that quietly redirects donor dollars away from your nonprofit.

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Transparent interchange-plus pricing.

You see what you actually pay: the interchange the card networks set, plus 0.50% + $0.15. No stacked platform fees. No hidden percentages. The math is the math.

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Automatic Card Updater.

When a recurring supporter's card expires or gets replaced, CoreCause refreshes it through the card networks automatically. Most platforms make you chase them to re-enter their card. We do not.

Next-business-day payouts.

Donations clear to your account by the next business day. Many enterprise and platform-fee tools, Classy included, can take longer depending on your payout configuration. Faster access to funds means faster impact.

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Real human support.

Email within one business hour. Real phone support. Real account managers. Not a chatbot that loops you back to a help article when something breaks during a campaign.

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No contracts. Cancel anytime.

Month-to-month. No setup fees on the Starter plan. The Free plan is genuinely free and never expires. Explore the platform with zero financial commitment.

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