32auctions VS Charity Auctions Today

32auctions and CharityAuctionsToday help you run online silent auctions, but they charge fees that reduce what you raise. Zeffy gives you auction tools plus donation forms, event ticketing, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your mission.

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32auctions VS Charity Auctions Today

32auctions VS Charity Auctions Today: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Auctions Platforms Features

Easy Upload of Auction Items

Mobile & Online Bidding (Silent + Live)

Automatic Payment/Checkout for Winners

Real‑Time Outbid Notifications & Bid Tracking

Custom Branding & Auction Page Sharing

Reporting & Exportable Winner/Payment Data

In‑Person Event Support (QR codes, on‑site bidding, checkout)

Pricing

N/A.

Card fees + platform cut on winning bids

5%.

platform cut plus card fees

Processing fees

3.49% + $0.49.

per transaction; Stripe: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (or lower with non-profit discount)

3% + $0.30.

Platform fees

2.9% + $0.40.

per online payment or donation (32auctions transaction fee, in addition to Stripe or PayPal fees)

2.9% + $0.40.

for Flex Plan; Pre-Paid Plan: 3%; Subscription Plan: No Fee ($297–$1500 one-time)

Monthly fees

$0.

No monthly fees

$0.

No monthly fees

Value for money

4.0.

4.6.

Features

4.0/5.

Strong auction platform, but requires setup time and has features you may not need.

4.0/5.

Focused auction tool with straightforward bidding, but limited beyond auctions.

Donations

Basic donation processing available but limited compared to dedicated fundraising platforms

CharityAuctionsToday doesn't offer standalone donation functionality - their platform focuses specifically on auction-based fundraising rather than general donation collection.

Ticketing

Event ticketing available for auction events but limited general ticketing capabilities

CharityAuctionsToday doesn't provide event ticketing capabilities - their platform focuses on auction item bidding rather than event admission sales.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Limited peer-to-peer fundraising tools, primarily focused on auction-based fundraising events

CharityAuctionsToday doesn't support peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns - their focus is on centralized auction events managed by the organization.

Auctions

Strong auction platform with bidding tools, item management, and mobile bidding capabilities for fundraising events

CharityAuctionsToday offers online auction hosting with bidding management, item cataloging, and payment processing specifically designed for charity events.

Raffles

Basic raffle functionality available but not as robust as specialized raffle platforms

CharityAuctionsToday doesn't offer raffle functionality - their platform specializes in auction-style bidding rather than raffle ticket sales.

Online store

No dedicated online store functionality for selling nonprofit merchandise or products

CharityAuctionsToday doesn't offer online store functionality - their platform is designed for auction bidding rather than direct product sales.

Memberships

32auctions focuses on auction events rather than ongoing membership management. Limited member tracking beyond bidder registration.

CharityAuctionsToday focuses on auction events rather than ongoing membership management. Limited tools for tracking member engagement beyond auction participation.

Donor Management/CRM

Tracks bidder information and auction history. Basic donor data collection but limited CRM features for ongoing relationship management.

Basic bidder information tracking during auctions. Limited donor relationship management tools beyond auction participant data and bidding history.

Emails & Newsletter

Basic email notifications for auction updates and bidding alerts. Limited newsletter capabilities beyond auction communications.

Basic email notifications for auction updates and bidding alerts. Limited newsletter capabilities outside of auction-specific communications.

Payment Processing

Processes auction payments with credit cards and ACH. Charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus monthly fees.

Processes auction payments with credit cards and ACH. Charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus monthly fees.

Payment methods

Credit cards only for auction winners

Credit Card Payments

Supported - Bidders can pay for won auction items with credit cards through the platform

Supported - Accepts credit card payments through integrated payment processors for auction items

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Not specified - Payment methods for auction winners not detailed on main site

Not supported - Limited to traditional credit card processing methods

ACH / Bank Transfers

Not supported - 32auctions focuses on auction bidding, not direct payment processing

Not supported - CharityAuctionsToday focuses on auction management, not direct payment processing

Tap to Pay App

Not supported - 32auctions is web-based auction platform without mobile payment app

Not supported - No mobile tap-to-pay functionality available

Customer Support

4.0/5.

Unlimited Support

32auctions limits support to business hours with response times of 24-48 hours

CharityAuctionsToday offers limited support during standard business hours only

Phone Support / Office Hours

32auctions offers phone support during standard business hours for urgent issues

CharityAuctionsToday provides phone support during regular business hours

Webinars

32auctions offers occasional training webinars for auction setup and best practices

CharityAuctionsToday offers training webinars for auction setup and management

Help Center

32auctions has a basic help center with articles on auction creation and management

CharityAuctionsToday has a help center with guides and FAQs for auction platforms

32auctions provides email support during business hours for technical questions and account setup

CharityAuctionsToday provides email support during business hours

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Email and phone support during business hours with 24-48 hour response times for auction questions

Business hours support via email and phone for auction platform guidance and technical help

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Why Zeffy over 32auctions and CharityAuctionsToday?

Why choose Zeffy over 32auctions and CharityAuctionsToday if you're a nonprofit

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Keep 100% of your auction proceeds

32auctions and CharityAuctionsToday take 5% of every winning bid plus card fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your silent auction actually raises money for your mission.

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Get support when you need it, not just during business hours

32auctions and CharityAuctionsToday limit support to business hours with 24-48 hour response times. Zeffy offers unlimited support whenever you need help.

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Run all your fundraising from one place

32auctions and CharityAuctionsToday only handle auctions. Zeffy lets you run auctions, raffles, sell tickets, collect donations, and manage donors all in one platform.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose Zeffy over auction platforms like 32auctions?

Zeffy offers 100% free fundraising with no platform fees, unlike auction platforms that charge 2.9-5% plus card fees. You get auctions plus donations, events, and peer-to-peer campaigns all in one place.

Can Zeffy handle more than just auctions for our fundraising?

Yes! While auction platforms only do auctions, Zeffy gives you a complete fundraising toolkit: online donations, event ticketing, raffles, memberships, and peer-to-peer campaigns with zero fees.

How does Zeffy's support compare to auction platform support?

Zeffy provides unlimited email and chat support whenever you need help, not just business hours. Plus, you get access to our help center, webinars, and community resources at no extra cost.

How much will auction platforms actually cost our nonprofit?

Auction platforms like 32auctions and CharityAuctionsToday charge 2.9-5% platform fees plus card processing fees on every winning bid. With Zeffy, you keep 100% of what you raise with zero platform fees.

What happens when we need to do more than just auctions?

Most auction platforms only do auctions, leaving you scrambling for other tools when you need donations, events, or memberships. Zeffy gives you everything in one place with zero fees across all fundraising types.

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Since using Zeffy, our conversion rate of donations has skyrocketed. It's an easy platform to use. Plus customer support has always been responsive and helpful!