California is home to 14 correctional facilities on YardLink — from San Quentin to the LA County jail system, families across the state stay connected without paying JPay's $0.25–$0.50 per-message markup. YardLink keeps every message free, whether your loved one is at a state prison, county jail, or federal facility in CA.
Learn how free inmate messaging works in our messaging guide, or read California's specific rules in our family resources hub.
| Feature | YardLink | JPay | Securus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per-message fee | $0.00 | $0.25–$0.50+ | $0.25–$1.00+ |
| Account creation | ✓ Free | ✗ Paid stamps | ✗ Paid credits |
| Photo sharing | ✓ Included | ✗ Extra fee | ✗ Extra fee |
| Profile pages | ✓ Full profiles | ✗ None | ✗ None |
| Community features | ✓ Included | ✗ None | ✗ None |
| Hidden fees | ✓ None ever | ✗ Multiple | ✗ Multiple |
| JPay cost comparison | See full JPay vs. GTL vs. YardLink comparison for Lompoc Federal Correctional Complex → | ||