Auctria VS Charity Auctions Today

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

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Auctria VS Charity Auctions Today

Auctria 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

$0.30 + 3.9%.

per transaction for Explorer plan; Emerald: $0.30 + 3.4% per transaction; Diamond: $0.30 + 3.15% per transaction. This includes Stripe's base fee of $0.30 + 2.9% plus Auctria's fee (Explorer: 1%, Emerald: 0.5%, Diamond: 0.25%).

3% + $0.30.

Platform fees

$0.

No platform fees or performance fees on any plan. Auctria does not charge a percentage of what the event raises.

5%.

Starting at 5% for Flex Plan; other plans have lower fees or no fee but may require a one-time license payment.

Monthly fees

$0.

Explorer plan is free per year; Emerald is $375 per year; Diamond is $750 per year. Licenses are annual, not monthly.

$0.

No monthly fees.

Value for money

4.8.

4.6.

Features

4.8/5.

Intuitive auction platform. Minimal setup, strong bidding tools, and smooth checkout for events.

4.0/5.

Auction-focused tool. Requires more configuration; limited features beyond bidding and payment processing.

Donations

Basic donation collection through auction platform, but limited standalone donation features

Limited donation capabilities - primarily focused on auction payments rather than standalone donation forms or campaigns.

Ticketing

Event ticketing available for auction events, but limited general ticketing features

No event ticketing capabilities - focused solely on auction management rather than broader event needs.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Limited peer-to-peer fundraising capabilities, mainly through auction event sharing

No peer-to-peer fundraising tools - supporters can't create their own fundraising pages or campaigns.

Auctions

Strong auction management with bidding tools, catalog creation, and checkout processing for fundraising events

CharityAuctionsToday offers auction management with bidding, item tracking, and payment processing, but charges processing fees on transactions.

Raffles

Basic raffle management within auction events, but not a standalone raffle platform

No dedicated raffle functionality - would need to structure as auction items or use separate raffle software.

Online store

No dedicated online store functionality - focuses primarily on auction-based sales

Basic item sales through auction format only - no traditional online store functionality for ongoing merchandise sales.

Memberships

Auctria doesn't offer membership management features. You'd need separate software to track member renewals and benefits.

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

Donor Management/CRM

Basic bidder tracking during auctions only. Limited donor relationship management beyond event participation data.

Tracks bidder information and auction history. Limited CRM features beyond auction-specific donor data and basic contact management.

Emails & Newsletter

No built-in email marketing tools. You'll need third-party software like Mailchimp to communicate with donors and bidders.

Basic email capabilities for auction announcements and winner notifications. Limited segmentation and automation features for broader donor communication.

Payment Processing

Processes payments through Stripe with standard processing fees. Additional transaction costs apply on top of monthly subscription.

Processes payments through Stripe with standard processing fees. Additional transaction costs apply on top of monthly subscription.

Payment methods

Credit cards only for auction bids

Basic credit card processing for auctions

Credit Card Payments

Supported - Processes credit card payments for auction bids and event registrations

Supported - Accepts major credit cards through integrated payment processing for auction bidding

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Limited support - May accept through integrated payment processors for auction transactions

Not supported - Limited to traditional credit card processing methods for auction payments

ACH / Bank Transfers

Not supported - Auctria focuses on auction events, not direct payment processing

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

Tap to Pay App

Not supported - Auctria 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

4.8/5.

4.0/5.

Unlimited Support

Auctria does not offer unlimited support - assistance is limited to business hours and specific channels

CharityAuctionsToday limits support to business hours only

Phone Support / Office Hours

Auctria provides phone support during standard business hours for technical assistance and setup guidance

CharityAuctionsToday offers phone support during standard business hours

Webinars

Auctria provides occasional training webinars and educational sessions for auction setup and management

CharityAuctionsToday offers occasional training webinars for auction setup

Help Center

Auctria maintains a knowledge base with articles, guides, and FAQs for auction platform features

CharityAuctionsToday has a basic help center with setup guides

Auctria offers email support during business hours with response times typically within 24 hours

CharityAuctionsToday provides email support during business hours

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Phone and email support during business hours with 24-hour response times

Phone and email support limited to business hours only

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Why Zeffy over Auctria and CharityAuctionsToday?

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

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Keep 100% of your auction proceeds

Auctria and CharityAuctionsToday take 5% plus card fees from every winning bid. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala auction actually raises money for your mission.

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Get support when you need it most

Auctria and CharityAuctionsToday limit support to business hours only. Zeffy offers unlimited support whenever you're working on your fundraising.

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Run more than just auctions

Auctria and CharityAuctionsToday only handle auctions. Zeffy runs auctions, raffles, donations, memberships, and events all in one place.

Frequently asked questions

Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over auction platforms like Auctria?

Zeffy offers 100% free fundraising tools with no platform fees, while auction platforms charge 5% cuts plus card fees. You keep every dollar raised and get comprehensive tools beyond just auctions.

Can Zeffy handle more than just auctions for our fundraising needs?

Yes! Unlike auction-only platforms, Zeffy provides donations, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, and online stores all in one place. No need for multiple expensive tools.

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

Zeffy offers unlimited support via email, and phone during business hours, plus extensive help resources. Most auction platforms limit support to business hours only.

How does Zeffy's pricing compare to auction platforms like Auctria and CharityAuctionsToday?

Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees or cuts from your fundraising. Auction platforms charge 5% platform cuts plus card processing fees on every bid. With Zeffy, you keep every dollar raised.

What happens when our nonprofit outgrows just running auctions?

Zeffy grows with you beyond auctions. Add donation forms, event ticketing, memberships, peer-to-peer campaigns, and online stores without switching platforms or paying extra fees.

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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!