Classy vs Raisely

Raisely vs
Classy

A flexible Classy alternative for nonprofits that want beautiful fundraising pages, lower costs, and more control.

Raisely helps nonprofits launch branded donation pages, peer-to-peer campaigns, events, and appeals quickly with free core tools and paid upgrades for advanced needs.

Features
Raisely
Classy
Core fundraising tools
Free to start
Paid platform model
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Donation pages
[Y]
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Peer-to-peer
[Y]
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Events + ticketing
[Y]
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Campaign websites
Flexible templates + customization
Available
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Integrations
Key nonprofit tools + API on paid plans
Available
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Support
Email, chat, in-app help, resources
Plan-dependent
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Security
SOC 2 compliant
Security information available
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Best fit
Flexible campaign growth
Enterprise platform standardization
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Why fundraisers choose Raisely

Customization

“Extensive customisation for features that other platforms would usually charge for under a ‘pro’ membership.”

— Rachel C.

Product momentum

“I love how much they have invested in improving the software.”

— Jessica M.

Support

“The Raisely team is very responsive.”

— Jessie M.

Trust

Raisely is a SOC 2 compliant fundraising software backed by third-party assurance.

Keep more budget focused on fundraising

Raisely’s core fundraising tools are available free for charities, funded by optional donor tips. Paid plans are available for advanced CRM, messaging, automation, integrations, and services.

Features
Raisely
Classy
Signup Costs
Free
[?]
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Ongoing Costs
Free
$299 per month plus 2.2% platform fee
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Platform Fee
Optional Donor Tip
4% transcation fee, optional donor tip
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Additional Services

A comparison of the additional services offered by each platform:

Features
Raisely
Classy
Free Platform Migration & Onboarding
[N]
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Support
24/5 Email, chat, in app support, articles and videos.
Knowledge base, paid coaching
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Integrations
Salesforce, Facebook, & many more
Some
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Open and public API
Paid Plans Only
?
Robust Security and Data Protection
[Y]
?

Built with donor trust and security in mind

Raisely is SOC 2 compliant, giving security, finance, procurement, and leadership teams an important third-party assurance signal when evaluating fundraising software.

SOC 2 compliant

Helps support vendor review

Donor data sensitivity

Fundraising platforms handle supporter and payment-related data

Procurement confidence

Reduces “is this secure?” friction

Larger nonprofit readiness

Helps with IT, finance, risk, and leadership review

Switching from Classy to Raisely

A migration plan should clarify what needs to move, what can be simplified, and how quickly the first campaign can go live.

Frequently asked questions

Is Raisely free?

Raisely’s core fundraising tools are available free for charities, funded by optional donor tips. Paid plans and services are available for advanced CRM, messaging, automation, integrations, or additional support.

Does Raisely support peer-to-peer fundraising?

Yes. Raisely supports peer-to-peer fundraising, team fundraising, DIY campaigns, events, donation pages, and branded fundraising websites.

Can Raisely support event fundraising?

Yes. Raisely supports event fundraising and ticketing for registrations, community fundraising, and event-based giving.

Can Raisely integrate with our CRM?

Raisely supports integrations with nonprofit and marketing tools, with advanced options depending on plan and setup.

Is Raisely SOC 2 compliant?

Yes. Raisely is SOC 2 compliant. SOC 2 helps evaluate whether a vendor has controls in place across trust service areas such as security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.

Can we switch from Classy to Raisely?

Yes. Start by reviewing current campaigns, donation forms, integrations, reporting needs, security requirements, and launch timeline with the Raisely team.

Which platform is better for paid traffic?

For paid traffic, the best platform gives fast message match, clear demo and signup paths, strong campaign customization, trust proof, and clean conversion tracking. Raisely is a strong fit when the goal is to route visitors to Talk to Sales or Start for Free.