32auctions VS Jumblebee

32auctions and Jumblebee help you run silent auctions, but they charge fees that reduce your fundraising totals. Zeffy gives you auction tools plus donation forms, event ticketing, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your cause.

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32auctions VS Jumblebee

32auctions VS Jumblebee: 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.

No pricing information available

5%.

VAT + card fees on winning bids

Processing fees

3.49% + $0.49.

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

2.4% + 20p.

per transaction for UK cards; 3% + 20p for AMEX or cards outside EEA; PayPal: Has associated transaction costs

Platform fees

2.9% + $0.40.

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

5%.

VAT of total winning bids for beeClassic plan; Pricing varies by plan

Monthly fees

N/A.

No pricing information available

$0.

No monthly fees

Value for money

4.0.

N/A.

Features

4.0/5.

Solid auction tool, but requires extra software for donations and email

N/A.

Auction-only platform with limited features beyond bidding management

Donations

32auctions does not offer standalone donation collection - only processes payments through auction purchases and bidding

Jumblebee doesn't offer standalone donation functionality - it's focused specifically on auction events rather than general fundraising.

Ticketing

32auctions does not offer event ticketing or registration services - limited to auction event management only

Jumblebee doesn't provide event ticketing features - it's focused on auction management rather than general event registration.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

32auctions does not offer peer-to-peer fundraising tools or campaign sharing capabilities for supporters

Jumblebee doesn't support peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns - it focuses on centralized auction events managed by the organization.

Auctions

32auctions offers online auction hosting with bidding features, item management, and payment processing for fundraising events

Jumblebee offers online auction hosting with bidding management, item cataloging, and basic payment processing for fundraising events.

Raffles

32auctions does not provide raffle or lottery-style fundraising features - specializes only in auction formats

Jumblebee doesn't offer raffle functionality - it's designed specifically for auction-style bidding rather than raffle ticket sales.

Online store

32auctions does not provide online store functionality - focuses exclusively on auction-style sales and bidding

Jumblebee doesn't offer online store capabilities - it's built specifically for auction-style fundraising rather than retail sales.

Memberships

32auctions doesn't offer membership management features. You'd need separate software to track and manage your organization's members.

Not available - Jumblebee focuses solely on auction events without ongoing membership management features

Donor Management/CRM

Basic bidder information only. No comprehensive donor profiles, giving history, or relationship management beyond auction participants.

Basic bidder information capture during auctions only - lacks full donor relationship management capabilities

Emails & Newsletter

No built-in email marketing tools. You'll need third-party software to communicate with supporters and promote your auctions.

Limited to auction-specific communications - no comprehensive email marketing tools for broader donor engagement

Payment Processing

Processes auction payments but charges 3% + $0.30 per transaction. No support for general donations or recurring giving outside of auctions.

Payment methods

Credit cards only for auction bids

Credit cards only, no mobile wallets

Credit Card Payments

Supported - Accepts credit card payments for auction bids and purchases

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

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Not specified - Payment methods beyond credit cards are not clearly detailed

Not supported - Limited to traditional credit card processing without mobile wallet integration

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

Not supported - Jumblebee focuses on auction management without direct ACH payment processing

Tap to Pay App

Not supported - 32auctions is web-based auction software without mobile payment apps

Not supported - No mobile tap-to-pay functionality available for in-person auction events

Customer Support

4.0/5.

N/A.

Unlimited Support

32auctions limits support to business hours only

Jumblebee limits support to business hours with response times varying by plan level

Phone Support / Office Hours

32auctions offers phone support during standard business hours

Jumblebee offers phone support during standard business hours for premium plan users

Webinars

32auctions provides occasional training webinars for auction setup

Jumblebee provides occasional training webinars for auction setup and best practices

Help Center

32auctions has a basic help center with setup guides

Jumblebee maintains a help center with articles covering auction creation and management basics

32auctions offers email support during business hours

Jumblebee offers email support during business hours for technical questions and account issues

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Email and phone support during business hours with basic help center and occasional training webinars

Support access varies by plan level with phone help limited to premium users only

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Why Zeffy over 32auctions and Jumblebee?

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

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Keep 100% of auction proceeds while 32auctions and Jumblebee take their cut

32auctions charges 3% + $0.30 per transaction and Jumblebee takes 5% + VAT + card fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every winning bid goes directly to your mission.

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Run complete fundraising campaigns while 32auctions and Jumblebee only handle auctions

32auctions and Jumblebee only run auctions. Zeffy handles auctions plus donations, raffles, ticketing, and peer-to-peer campaigns all in one place.

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Get unlimited support and training while 32auctions and Jumblebee limit help to business hours

32auctions and Jumblebee offer limited email support during business hours. Zeffy provides unlimited support, live training, and a dedicated success team whenever you need help.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose Zeffy over 32auctions or Jumblebee for our nonprofit auctions?

Zeffy offers 100% free auction hosting with no platform fees, transaction costs, or hidden charges. Unlike 32auctions (3% + $0.30 per transaction) or Jumblebee (5% + VAT + card fees), you keep every dollar raised. Plus, donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.

Can we use Zeffy for more than just auctions like other platforms?

Yes! While 32auctions and Jumblebee only handle auctions, Zeffy provides a complete fundraising toolkit. Run auctions, sell event tickets, collect donations, manage memberships, and operate an online store - all with zero fees. One platform handles all your fundraising needs.

How does Zeffy's support compare to auction-only platforms?

Zeffy provides unlimited support via email, and phone during business hours, plus a comprehensive help center. Unlike 32auctions and Jumblebee's limited business-hour support, we're here when you need us most - before, during, and after your events.

How much will we save using Zeffy instead of auction platforms?

With 32auctions charging 3% + $0.30 per transaction and Jumblebee taking 5% + VAT + card fees, a $10,000 auction could cost you $300-500+ in platform fees. Zeffy charges zero fees, so you keep every dollar raised. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.

What happens if we need help during our auction event?

Zeffy provides unlimited support via email, and phone during business hours, plus weekend emergency support for live events. Unlike 32auctions and Jumblebee's limited business-hour support, we're available when your auction is actually happening.

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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!