WhyDonate vs Yapla
European nonprofits and individuals who want a transparent, low-fee, GDPR-native crowdfunding platform with broad multilingual and multi-currency support.
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 kr100 donation, WhyDonate delivers kr2.55 more to the recipient than Yapla.
Per-method pricing vs Yapla.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of kr100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iDEAL | — | kr99.65 | iDEAL & Bancontact: flat EUR 0.35; 0% platform fee. |
| Bancontact | — | kr99.65 | iDEAL & Bancontact: flat EUR 0.35; 0% platform fee. |
| SEPA Direct Debit | 1.9% + kr0.25 | kr97.85 | Standard 1.9% + EUR 0.25 rate; 0% platform fee. |
| EPS | 1.9% + kr0.25 | kr97.85 | Standard 1.9% + EUR 0.25 rate; 0% platform fee. |
| TWINT | 1.9% + kr0.25 | kr97.85 | Standard 1.9% + EUR 0.25 rate; 0% platform fee. |
| Credit card | 1.9% + kr0.25 | kr97.85 | 1.9% + EUR 0.25 on EUR/GBP cards; 2.9% + USD 0.30 on USD cards; 0% platform fee. |
| PayPal | 1.9% + kr0.25 | kr97.85 | Standard 1.9% + EUR 0.25 rate; 0% platform fee. |
| Apple Pay | 1.9% + kr0.25 | kr97.85 | Standard 1.9% + EUR 0.25 rate; 0% platform fee. |
| Google Pay | 1.9% + kr0.25 | kr97.85 | Standard 1.9% + EUR 0.25 rate; 0% platform fee. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | WhyDonate | Yapla |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (kr100) | kr98.35★ winner | kr95.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.4% + kr0.25★ winner | 3.9% + kr0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 4.9 (379)★ winner | 2.3 (6) |
| Country coverage | 115 countries★ winner | 5 countries |
| Data residency | EEA★ winner | — |
| Languages | 19★ winner | 3 |
| Payment methods supported | 24★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
kr98.35 vs kr95.80 reaches the recipient.
4.9 vs 2.3 on Trustpilot.
115 vs 5 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
European nonprofits and individuals who want a transparent, low-fee, GDPR-native crowdfunding platform with broad multilingual and multi-currency support.
- ✓Zero platform fee with a transparent voluntary-tip model
- ✓EEA data residency and GDPR-native compliance
- ✓Broad coverage of local European payment rails (iDEAL, Bancontact, Klarna, Twint, Swish, MobilePay, Vipps, Blik, Cartes Bancaires, Satispay, MultiBanco, EPS) plus global rails (cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Link, Revolut Pay)
- ✓19-language interface and 27 supported currencies for cross-border fundraising
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, WhyDonate or Yapla?
On a kr100 donation, WhyDonate delivers approximately kr98.35 to the recipient and Yapla delivers approximately kr95.80. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
WhyDonate is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
WhyDonate operates in 115 countries; Yapla operates in 5.
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