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.
On a $100 donation, JustGiving delivers $2.00 more to the recipient than Yapla.
Per-method pricing vs Yapla.
| 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 ($100) | $97.80★ winner | $95.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + $0.30★ winner | 3.9% + $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 $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?
On a $100 donation, JustGiving delivers approximately $97.80 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?
JustGiving operates in 6 countries; Yapla operates in 5.
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