Give Lively vs Yapla
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
Nonprofits, clubs, and associations in Canada and parts of Europe that want to run donations and fundraising inside a single tool alongside memberships, events, accounting, and contact management.
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers 1.70 more per 100 to the recipient than Yapla.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Give Lively in USD, Yapla in AUD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Give Lively | Yapla |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $97.50★ winner | A$95.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + $0.30★ winner | 3.9% + A$0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (1)★ winner | 2.3 (6) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 5 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 0 | 3★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
$97.50 vs A$95.80 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 2.3 on Trustpilot.
5 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
- ✓Underwritten by philanthropist founders, so member nonprofits are not charged for the software.
- ✓Full toolkit: campaign pages, donation widgets, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, team fundraising, and events.
- ✓Donors can opt to cover processing, helping organizations keep the full gift.
- ✓Rapid disbursement with no holding period.
Nonprofits, clubs, and associations in Canada and parts of Europe that want to run donations and fundraising inside a single tool alongside memberships, events, accounting, and contact management.
- ✓All-in-one suite combining donations and crowdfunding with memberships, events, accounting, newsletters, and a CRM.
- ✓Available in both French and English, with users in Canada and parts of Europe.
- ✓Accepts a wide range of payment methods: credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cheque, cash, and bank transfer.
- ✓Offers an optional donor-contribution model that can cover the cost of payment processing.
A third option.
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Give Lively or Yapla?
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and Yapla delivers approximately A$95.80. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Give Lively operates in 1 countries; Yapla operates in 5.
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