32auctions VS Silent Auction Pro

32auctions and Silent Auction Pro help you run online silent auctions, but they charge fees that reduce what you raise for your cause. 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 Silent Auction Pro

32auctions VS Silent Auction Pro: 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

5% + card fees on winning bids

7.9% fees on winning bids

Processing fees

2.9% + $0.30.

per credit card transaction. Fees can be passed to donors.

2.9% + $0.30.

per transaction

Platform fees

5%.

platform fee on all winning bids. Optional features may incur additional costs.

5%.

of event proceeds (capped)

Monthly fees

$0/month.

No subscriptions or recurring fees.

$0.

No monthly fee

Value for money

4.0/5.

4.9/5.

Features

4.0/5.

Solid auction tool, but requires separate software for donors, email, and payments.

N/A.

Auction-focused platform. Limited beyond bidding; needs other tools for donors and outreach.

Donations

32auctions does not offer standalone donation functionality - it focuses specifically on auction-based fundraising only.

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

Ticketing

32auctions does not provide event ticketing features - it focuses solely on auction management and bidding.

Silent Auction Pro doesn't provide event ticketing features - it focuses on the auction bidding process rather than event registration.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

32auctions does not offer peer-to-peer fundraising tools - it's limited to organization-hosted auction events.

Silent Auction Pro doesn't offer peer-to-peer fundraising tools as it focuses exclusively on auction event management.

Auctions

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

Silent Auction Pro offers comprehensive auction management with mobile bidding, item tracking, and payment processing specifically designed for silent auctions.

Raffles

32auctions does not include raffle functionality - it's built specifically for auction-style bidding events.

Silent Auction Pro doesn't include raffle functionality - it's designed specifically for silent auction events.

Online store

32auctions does not provide online store capabilities - it's designed exclusively for auction events and bidding.

Silent Auction Pro doesn't include online store capabilities - it's built specifically for auction fundraising events.

Memberships

32auctions doesn't offer membership management features. You'd need separate software to track member data and renewals.

Silent Auction Pro focuses on auction events only - no ongoing membership management or recurring payment features for your organization.

Donor Management/CRM

Basic bidder tracking during auctions only. No ongoing donor relationship management or comprehensive contact database.

Limited to auction bidder data collection. Missing ongoing donor relationship management and comprehensive contact database features.

Emails & Newsletter

No built-in email marketing tools. You'd need to export bidder data and use separate software for follow-up campaigns.

Basic email notifications for auction updates only. No comprehensive email marketing tools for donor communication beyond events.

Payment Processing

Processes auction payments with standard credit card fees (2.9% + 30¢). No fee-free payment options for your organization.

Payment methods

Credit cards only for auction bids

Credit cards only through processors

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 methods

ACH / Bank Transfers

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

Not supported - Silent Auction Pro focuses on auction management, not direct payment processing

Tap to Pay App

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

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

Customer Support

4.0/5.

N/A.

Unlimited Support

32auctions limits support to business hours only

Silent Auction Pro limits support to business hours and paid plans

Phone Support / Office Hours

32auctions offers phone support during standard business hours

Silent Auction Pro offers phone support during standard business hours

Webinars

32auctions provides occasional training webinars for auction setup

Silent Auction Pro provides training webinars for auction setup and management

Help Center

32auctions has a basic help center with setup guides and FAQs

Silent Auction Pro has a knowledge base with auction guides and FAQs

32auctions offers email support during business hours

Silent Auction Pro offers email support during business hours

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

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

Support access depends on plan with business-hours help and auction-focused training resources

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Why Zeffy over 32auctions and Silent Auction Pro?

Why choose Zeffy over 32auctions and Silent Auction Pro if you're a nonprofit

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Keep 100% of your auction proceeds

32auctions takes 5% and Silent Auction Pro takes 7.9% of every winning bid. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala auction actually raises money for your mission.

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Get real support when you need it most

32auctions and Silent Auction Pro limit support to business hours only. Zeffy offers unlimited support whenever you need help setting up your event.

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Run more than just auctions

32auctions and Silent Auction Pro only handle auctions. Zeffy lets you sell tickets, run raffles, accept donations, and manage your auction all in one place.

Frequently asked questions

Why should I choose Zeffy over 32auctions for my nonprofit's fundraising?

Zeffy offers 100% free fundraising tools including auctions, donations, ticketing, and peer-to-peer campaigns. Unlike 32auctions' 5% fees plus card processing costs, you keep every dollar raised while getting a complete fundraising platform.

How does Zeffy compare to Silent Auction Pro for auction events?

While Silent Auction Pro charges 7.9% fees on winning bids, Zeffy's auction tools are completely free. Plus, you get donor management, email marketing, and other fundraising tools in one platform instead of needing separate software.

Can Zeffy handle more than just auctions like other platforms?

Yes! Unlike auction-only platforms, Zeffy provides donations, ticketing, memberships, peer-to-peer campaigns, and donor management tools. Run all your fundraising activities from one free platform instead of paying for multiple tools.

How much will I save by switching from auction platforms to Zeffy?

With auction platforms charging 5-7.9% fees plus card processing costs, a $10,000 auction could cost you $800+ in fees. Zeffy's zero-fee platform means you keep that money for your mission instead.

What happens to my donor data when I move from auction-only platforms to Zeffy?

Unlike auction-only platforms that limit your donor data, Zeffy gives you complete donor profiles and contact management. Build lasting relationships beyond single auction events with integrated email tools and donation tracking.

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Keep 100% of every dollar.

No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.

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Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.

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Fundraise from every device, anywhere.

From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.

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100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.

For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.

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“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”

Zeffy has been invaluable in helping me track our donors, sales, events, and revenue in one spot. The coolest thing about Zeffy is it really is free!

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We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.

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!