Classy vs Zeffy
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) and The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026). Last verified July 22, 2026.
The short answer
Classy ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #11) for Nonprofit development and operations teams choosing a platform to collect donations, manage donors, and run fundraising campaigns / Development teams tracking donations. Best polished campaigns for larger nonprofits.
At a glance
| Classy | Zeffy | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) | #11 / The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 7 |
| Best for | Scaled peer-to-peer and recurring campaigns | Best 100% free platform |
| Pricing | $$$ (subscription + processing, custom quote) | $ (Free) |
| HQ | San Diego, USA | Montreal, Canada |
| Founded | 2011 | 2019 |
Classy
Best polished campaigns for larger nonprofits.
www.classy.orgSee full entry in The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026)
Zeffy
A truly 100% free platform, including transaction fees, funded by optional donor tips.
www.zeffy.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.