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Head-to-head

Big Give vs Yapla

Big Give logo
Big Give
UK · 1 countries

UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.

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Yapla
— · 5 countries

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.

The headline

On a £100 donation, Big Give delivers £4.20 more to the recipient than Yapla.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Big Give Yapla
Recipient gets (£100) £100.00★ winner £95.80
Platform fee 0% 0%
Payment processing fee 0% + £0.00★ winner 3.9% + £0.30
Trustpilot — (0) 2.3 (6)★ winner
Country coverage 1 countries 5 countries★ winner
Data residency UK
Languages 1 3★ winner
Payment methods supported 4 4
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Big Give

£100.00 vs £95.80 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Yapla

— vs 2.3 on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Yapla

5 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose Big Give if

UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.

  • Match-funding model can effectively double donations during a campaign.
  • Operated by a registered UK charity, aligned with the sector it serves.
  • Well-established, with the flagship Christmas Challenge running since 2008.
  • Connects charities with major donors and Champion funders who provide match funding.
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Choose Yapla if

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.
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Also consider

A third option.

1%Club

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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Big Give or Yapla?

On a £100 donation, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and Yapla delivers approximately £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?

Big Give operates in 1 countries; Yapla operates in 5.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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