GoFundMe vs Yapla
Individual fundraisers in the US, UK, and English-speaking markets running personal causes (medical, memorial, emergencies) where brand reach matters more than EU data residency.
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.
On a A$100 donation, GoFundMe delivers A$1.00 more to the recipient than Yapla.
Per-method pricing vs Yapla.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of A$100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | One per-donation transaction fee, identical across methods; no iDEAL-specific rate. |
| Credit card | 2.2% + A$0.30 | A$97.50 | Single per-donation transaction fee, same on every method; varies by country (UK 2.9% + GBP 0.25, US 2.9% + USD 0.30, AU 2.2% + AUD 0.30). |
| PayPal | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Apple Pay | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Google Pay | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Bank Transfer | 2.9% + A$0.25 | A$96.85 | Same per-donation transaction fee as every method. |
| Venmo | 2.9% + A$0.30 | A$96.80 | US-only; same 2.9% + USD 0.30 transaction fee. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GoFundMe | Yapla |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (A$100) | A$96.80★ winner | A$95.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + A$0.30★ winner | 3.9% + A$0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (23,930)★ winner | 2.3 (6) |
| Country coverage | 20 countries★ winner | 5 countries |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 7★ winner | 3 |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
A$96.80 vs A$95.80 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 2.3 on Trustpilot.
20 vs 5 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Individual fundraisers in the US, UK, and English-speaking markets running personal causes (medical, memorial, emergencies) where brand reach matters more than EU data residency.
- ✓Largest global brand in donation crowdfunding with strong organic discoverability
- ✓0% platform fee since 2017 (donor tips fund the platform)
- ✓Wide international country coverage and currency support
- ✓Established trust signals through high-profile media coverage
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, GoFundMe or Yapla?
On a A$100 donation, GoFundMe delivers approximately A$96.80 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?
GoFundMe operates in 20 countries; Yapla operates in 5.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.