Givebutter vs Yapla
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
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, Givebutter delivers 1.00 more per 100 to the recipient than Yapla.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givebutter in USD, Yapla in NZD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | Yapla |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $96.80★ winner | NZ$95.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner | 3.9% + NZ$0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275)★ winner | 2.3 (6) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 5 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 3★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs NZ$95.80 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs 2.3 on Trustpilot.
5 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
- ✓0% platform fee across campaign types when donor tips are enabled.
- ✓All-in-one toolset: donation pages, events, and donor management.
- ✓No limits or fees on payouts.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, Cash App, donor-advised funds, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
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, Givebutter or Yapla?
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 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?
Givebutter operates in 1 countries; Yapla operates in 5.
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