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Head-to-head

Big Give vs Yapla

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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

Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers 4.20 more per 100 to the recipient than Yapla.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: Big Give in GBP, Yapla in NZD.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Big Give Yapla
Recipient gets (per 100) £100.00★ winner NZ$95.80
Platform fee 0% 0%
Payment processing fee 0% + £0.00★ winner 3.9% + NZ$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 NZ$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?

Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and Yapla delivers approximately NZ$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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