JustGiving vs Yapla
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
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, JustGiving delivers 2.00 more per 100 to the recipient than Yapla.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: JustGiving in GBP, Yapla in NZD.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of £100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 1.9% + £0.30 | £97.80 | Charity card rate 1.9% + GBP 0.30; 0% platform fee (donor tips fund JustGiving). |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | JustGiving | Yapla |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.80★ winner | NZ$95.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + £0.30★ winner | 3.9% + NZ$0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (7,663)★ winner | 2.3 (6) |
| Country coverage | 6 countries★ winner | 5 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 3★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
£97.80 vs NZ$95.80 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs 2.3 on Trustpilot.
6 vs 5 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
- ✓No platform fee and free to set up a fundraising page.
- ✓Low payment processing: 1.9% + GBP0.30 for charities, 2.9% + GBP0.35 for personal crowdfunding.
- ✓Gift Aid administration for UK charities (5% applied to Gift Aid, not the donation).
- ✓Free Giving Checkout option with no processing fees and 100% to the charity.
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, JustGiving or Yapla?
Of every 100 donated, JustGiving delivers approximately £97.80 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?
JustGiving operates in 6 countries; Yapla operates in 5.
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