Pennsylvania is home to 16 correctional facilities on YardLink — the second-largest network in the country behind Texas. From Philadelphia and Pittsburgh state prisons to county jails across the Commonwealth, PA families are switching from JPay's $0.25–$0.50 stamps to YardLink's free messaging and photo sharing. One account covers every PA facility your loved one may move through.
See how YardLink compares to JPay on the JPay alternatives blog, or get the step-by-step in our free messaging guide.
| 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 SCI Frackville → | ||