Chuffed vs Yapla
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-cause organisers in 29 supported countries who want a 100%-free, tip-funded platform and are willing to complete identity verification before launching.
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 NZ$100 donation, Yapla delivers NZ$3.60 more to the recipient than Chuffed.
Per-method pricing vs Yapla.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of NZ$100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 7.8% + NZ$0.00 | NZ$92.20 | 4.9% platform (VAT-inclusive ~5.9%) + ~2.9% card; EU campaigners absorb both. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Chuffed | Yapla |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (NZ$100) | NZ$92.20 | NZ$95.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4.9% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + NZ$0.00 | 3.9% + NZ$0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 (665)★ winner | 2.3 (6) |
| Country coverage | 29 countries★ winner | 5 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 4★ winner | 3 |
| Payment methods supported | 5★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
NZ$95.80 vs NZ$92.20 reaches the recipient.
4.8 vs 2.3 on Trustpilot.
29 vs 5 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-cause organisers in 29 supported countries who want a 100%-free, tip-funded platform and are willing to complete identity verification before launching.
- ✓Free to launch — no signup or monthly fees.
- ✓Optional donor-tip model can make campaigns effectively free to run.
- ✓Three flexible fee structures (keep-100%, shared, and flat-fee) to suit different campaigns.
- ✓Mission-aligned: operates as a Social Benefit Company weighing social and community impact.
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, Chuffed or Yapla?
On a NZ$100 donation, Chuffed delivers approximately NZ$92.20 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?
Chuffed operates in 29 countries; Yapla operates in 5.
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