Give Lively vs Yapla
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
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 $100 donation, Give Lively delivers $1.70 more to the recipient than Yapla.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Give Lively | Yapla |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $97.50★ winner | $95.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + $0.30★ winner | 3.9% + $0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (1)★ winner | 2.3 (6) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 5 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 0 | 3★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
$97.50 vs $95.80 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 2.3 on Trustpilot.
5 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
- ✓Underwritten by philanthropist founders, so member nonprofits are not charged for the software.
- ✓Full toolkit: campaign pages, donation widgets, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, team fundraising, and events.
- ✓Donors can opt to cover processing, helping organizations keep the full gift.
- ✓Rapid disbursement with no holding period.
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, Give Lively or Yapla?
On a $100 donation, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and Yapla delivers approximately $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?
Give Lively operates in 1 countries; Yapla operates in 5.
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