Pledge vs Yapla
US-based individuals, nonprofits and purpose-driven companies that want a free-to-start fundraiser with a wide range of giving methods - cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, stock, donor-advised funds and crypto - plus Shopify and API-based embedded giving.
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, Pledge delivers $1.00 more to the recipient than Yapla.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Pledge | Yapla |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $96.80★ winner | $95.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner | 3.9% + $0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 2.3 (6)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 5 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 1 | 3★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs $95.80 reaches the recipient.
— vs 2.3 on Trustpilot.
5 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
US-based individuals, nonprofits and purpose-driven companies that want a free-to-start fundraiser with a wide range of giving methods - cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, stock, donor-advised funds and crypto - plus Shopify and API-based embedded giving.
- ✓No mandatory platform fee - funded by optional donor tipping, with most donors choosing to cover the fees.
- ✓Exceptionally broad giving methods: cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, stock, donor-advised funds and cryptocurrency.
- ✓Donations are regranted through the Pledgeling Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) public charity, with multi-state US fundraising compliance.
- ✓Shopify "Give & Grow" app and embedded-giving APIs and widgets for e-commerce and product integrations.
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, Pledge or Yapla?
On a $100 donation, Pledge delivers approximately $96.80 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?
Pledge operates in 1 countries; Yapla operates in 5.
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