Classy vs Qgiv
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026). Last verified July 22, 2026.
The short answer
Classy ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #9) for Nonprofit development and operations teams choosing a platform to collect donations, manage donors, and run fundraising campaigns. Best polished campaigns for larger nonprofits.
At a glance
| Classy | Qgiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) | #9 / The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Scaled peer-to-peer and recurring campaigns | Events, auctions, and text-to-give |
| Pricing | $$$ (subscription + processing, custom quote) | $$ (free tier, then tiered monthly) |
| HQ | San Diego, USA | Lakeland, USA |
| Founded | 2011 | 2007 |
Classy
Best polished campaigns for larger nonprofits.
www.classy.orgSee full entry in The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026)
Qgiv
Best event and auction tooling at a fair fee.
www.qgiv.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.