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At a Glance
Classy
Classy
Star Rating
(145)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Classy
Give Lively
Give Lively
Star Rating
(23)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Learn more about Give Lively
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Classy excels in Campaign Management with a score of 9.2, while Give Lively shines even brighter with a perfect score of 9.7, indicating a more robust feature set for managing fundraising campaigns.
  • Reviewers mention that Give Lively's Online Donation Portal received a perfect score of 10.0, showcasing its user-friendly interface and seamless donation process, whereas Classy scored 9.4, which is still strong but not as high.
  • G2 users highlight that Classy offers superior Recurring Donations management with a score of 9.0 compared to Give Lively's 9.2, suggesting that Give Lively may have more flexible options for donors who wish to contribute regularly.
  • Users on G2 report that Classy has a more comprehensive Reporting feature with a score of 9.1, while Give Lively scored slightly lower at 8.0, indicating that Classy may provide more detailed insights into fundraising performance.
  • Reviewers say that Classy’s user dashboard is rated at 8.6, which is appreciated for its usability, while Give Lively does not have a comparable score, suggesting that Classy may offer a more intuitive experience for users managing their fundraising efforts.
  • Users report that Give Lively's Event Planning capabilities are rated at 9.2, outperforming Classy’s score of 8.2, indicating that Give Lively may provide more effective tools for organizing and executing fundraising events.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Classy
No pricing available
Give Lively
Give Lively Membership
Free
Learn more about Give Lively
Free Trial
Classy
No trial information available
Give Lively
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
119
9.4
13
Ease of Use
8.8
118
9.8
14
Ease of Setup
8.7
81
9.7
11
Ease of Admin
8.9
88
9.7
11
Quality of Support
8.9
116
9.6
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
86
9.8
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
111
8.2
13
Features by Category
8.6
612
8.8
112
Administration
8.7
63
8.0
11
8.2
52
8.2
10
8.4
56
7.8
10
8.1
52
8.1
9
Fundraising
9.2
65
9.7
12
9.4
65
10.0
14
8.2
49
9.2
11
9.0
61
9.2
12
9.2
61
8.7
9
8.5
53
9.2
14
Marketing
7.2
35
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.8
74
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
Donor Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Interoperability
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Classy
Classy
Give Lively
Give Lively
Classy and Give Lively are categorized as Fundraising
Unique Categories
Classy
Classy is categorized as Donor Management
Give Lively
Give Lively has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Classy
Classy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
75.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.9%
Give Lively
Give Lively
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
75.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Classy
Classy
Non-Profit Organization Management
64.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.5%
Fund-Raising
3.5%
Philanthropy
2.8%
Individual & Family Services
2.8%
Other
22.5%
Give Lively
Give Lively
Non-Profit Organization Management
40.0%
Civic & Social Organization
15.0%
Mental Health Care
10.0%
Legal Services
10.0%
Recreational Facilities and Services
5.0%
Other
20.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Classy
Classy
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Megan G.
MG
Megan G.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness

The classy staff is extremely accessible. I've never waited more than a day for a response to a customer support question and they've always been super responsive to needs. It's also just the best platform functionally that I've ever worked with.

Most Helpful Critical Review
MB
McKenzie B.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

Classy is built largely around P2P capabilities. Unfortunately, we haven't had a lot of luck tapping into P2P campaigns, so it seems focused outside what we are using it for. The biggest disappointment has been trying to conduct online raffles and having...

Give Lively
Give Lively
Most Helpful Favorable Review
NB
Nicole B.
Verified User in Mental Health Care

I like that the interface is designed well to offer a simple and easy user experience. When there is a hiccup or a feature I really would like added to the page, the Give Lively support team has coded it in for me on spot. They offer an excellent quality of...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Rachel M.
RM
Rachel M.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

Little ability to review reports without downloading. Poor language used in the 'cover the fee' message, no ability to copy org on donor receipts, receipts are not standard for monthly donors, monthly donors cannot update their cc info without cancelling...

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Discussions
Classy
Classy Discussions
What is classy software?
2 comments
Denise B.
DB
It is a payment processor for donations through nonprofit websites. Classy has the capability to create crowdfunding/peer-to-peer campaigns, event...Read more
Is Classy org legit?
1 comment
AG
They have created a very user friendly platform, and the management and processing gets the funds from donors to your cause in a way that meets the needs of...Read more
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Classy has no more discussions with answers
Give Lively
Give Lively Discussions
What percentage does give lively take?
2 comments
Official Response from Give Lively
Thank you for the question! Give Lively does not take a percentage. Free means free. Give Lively does not charge nonprofits for use of the fundraising...Read more
Is give lively legitimate?
2 comments
NB
Very much so! This platform was started in an attempt to offset the cost of development for nonprofit organizations nationwide. Read more
How does give lively work?
1 comment
Wendy D.
WD
You set up your account by verifying your status as a nonprofit. Once set up the interface is very easy to use. You can create campaigns, events, a standard...Read more