What is the best alternative to LendingClub (now Happen Bank)?
Prosper ranks first right now. Another long-running online personal lender, with loans up to $50,000 and no prepayment penalty. Best Egg and Credit Karma follow it in our ranking.
LendingClub (now Happen Bank) vs Prosper: what's the difference?
Both LendingClub (now Happen Bank) and Prosper are paid products. Only LendingClub (now Happen Bank) runs on iOS and Android.
Is LendingClub (now Happen Bank) free?
LendingClub (now Happen Bank) is a paid product. Loan amounts: $1,000–$75,000. Checked on LendingClub (now Happen Bank)'s own site, November 2026.
Is there a free alternative to LendingClub (now Happen Bank)?
Yes. Credit Karma (free), Bankrate (free) and Capital One (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to LendingClub (now Happen Bank)?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from LendingClub (now Happen Bank)?
The complaints we hear most: most loans carry an origination fee of up to 8% of the amount; top APRs reach the mid-30s for weaker credit; the rename to Happen Bank may confuse people searching for LendingClub.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces LendingClub (now Happen Bank), reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.