GiveNow vs Yapla
Small to medium-sized Australian charities, not-for-profits, and community groups that want a low-overhead, no-lock-in donation platform with local Australian data storage and an optional donor-covers-cost model.
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, GiveNow delivers 2.44 more per 100 to the recipient than Yapla.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GiveNow in AUD, Yapla in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GiveNow | Yapla |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | A$98.24★ winner | £95.80 |
| Platform fee | 1.5% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0.26% + A$0.00★ winner | 3.9% + £0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 2.3 (6)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 5 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | Australia | — |
| Languages | 1 | 3★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 0 | 4★ winner |
Winner by category.
A$98.24 vs £95.80 reaches the recipient.
— vs 2.3 on Trustpilot.
5 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Small to medium-sized Australian charities, not-for-profits, and community groups that want a low-overhead, no-lock-in donation platform with local Australian data storage and an optional donor-covers-cost model.
- ✓Purpose-built for small to medium-sized Australian charities and not-for-profits.
- ✓Operated by Our Community, a long-running Australian social enterprise (since 2001).
- ✓Percentage-based pricing with no subscription, lock-in, or upfront cost.
- ✓Optional donor-covers-cost model, which the platform reports most donors choose.
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, GiveNow or Yapla?
Of every 100 donated, GiveNow delivers approximately A$98.24 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?
GiveNow operates in 1 countries; Yapla operates in 5.
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