Charity Auctions Today VS Galabid

CharityAuctionsToday and GalaBid help you run 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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Charity Auctions Today VS Galabid

Charity Auctions Today VS Galabid: 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%.

platform cut plus card fees

5%.

card fees on winning bids

Processing fees

3% + $0.30.

N/A.

Payments powered by Stripe. GalaBid does not mark up Stripe fees. Option to pass on Stripe fees to participants. Registered nonprofits may be eligible for discounted Stripe rates.

Platform fees

5%.

Pricing varies by plan.

$0.

Pricing varies by plan.

Monthly fees

$0.

No monthly fees

$0.

Value for money

4.6.

4.7.

Features

4.0/5.

Auction-focused platform with solid bidding tools, but requires time to learn all features.

5.0/5.

Intuitive auction management with mobile bidding and integrated donations. Easy to launch.

Donations

Limited donation capabilities - primarily focused on auction-related payments rather than comprehensive donation management and processing.

Galabid includes donation collection features integrated with their auction platform, allowing supporters to give beyond bidding.

Ticketing

Event ticketing available as part of auction event management but limited to auction-related events rather than general event ticketing.

Galabid includes event ticketing as part of their auction platform, helping you sell tickets to your fundraising events seamlessly.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

No peer-to-peer fundraising tools available - platform is designed specifically for organization-hosted auction events only.

Galabid doesn't support peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns - their focus is specifically on auction events and direct donations.

Auctions

CharityAuctionsToday specializes in silent and live auction management with mobile bidding, catalog creation, and checkout processing for fundraising events.

Galabid offers comprehensive auction management with mobile bidding, live auctioneer tools, and real-time bid tracking for events of all sizes.

Raffles

Basic raffle support may be available through auction platform but not a primary feature - limited raffle-specific tools and management.

Galabid doesn't offer raffle management features - you'd need separate software to run raffles alongside your auction events.

Online store

No dedicated online store functionality - focuses exclusively on auction item sales rather than ongoing merchandise or product sales.

Galabid doesn't provide online store functionality - you'd need additional tools to sell merchandise or other items outside of auctions.

Memberships

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

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

Donor Management/CRM

Tracks bidder information and auction history but lacks robust donor relationship management features for ongoing stewardship and cultivation.

Limited donor data from auction participants, but lacks full CRM features for ongoing relationship management

Emails & Newsletter

Basic email capabilities for auction announcements and winner notifications. Limited segmentation and automation compared to dedicated email platforms.

Basic email notifications for auction updates and bidding alerts, but no comprehensive newsletter tools

Payment Processing

Processes auction payments with credit card fees typically ranging 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Additional fees may apply for premium features.

Processes auction payments with credit card fees typically ranging 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Additional fees may apply for premium features.

Payment methods

Credit cards only for auction bidding

Credit cards with limited digital wallet options

Credit Card Payments

Supported - Bidders can pay with credit cards through their auction platform

Supported - Processes credit card payments for auction bids and purchases through integrated payment systems

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Not specified - Digital wallet support not mentioned in their auction platform features

Limited support - May be available through third-party payment processors but not a core feature

ACH / Bank Transfers

Not supported - CharityAuctionsToday focuses on auction bidding, not ACH bank transfers

Not supported - Galabid focuses on auction bidding technology, not direct payment processing

Tap to Pay App

Not supported - CharityAuctionsToday is web-based auction software, not a mobile payment app

Not supported - Galabid is web-based auction software without mobile point-of-sale capabilities

Customer Support

4.0/5.

5.0/5.

Unlimited Support

CharityAuctionsToday limits support to business hours only

Galabid's support is limited by business hours and response times based on your plan level

Phone Support / Office Hours

CharityAuctionsToday offers phone support during standard business hours

Galabid offers phone support during standard business hours for premium plan customers

Webinars

CharityAuctionsToday offers occasional training webinars for auction setup

Galabid provides training webinars and educational sessions for auction setup and best practices

Help Center

CharityAuctionsToday has a basic help center with auction guides

Galabid maintains a knowledge base with articles, guides, and FAQs for auction management

CharityAuctionsToday provides email support during business hours

Galabid offers email support during business hours with response times varying by support tier

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 customers only

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over CharityAuctionsToday and Galabid?

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

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Keep 100% of your auction proceeds

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

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Get support when you need it most

CharityAuctionsToday and Galabid limit support to business hours only. Zeffy offers unlimited support whenever you need help setting up your event.

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Run all your fundraising from one place

CharityAuctionsToday and Galabid only handle auctions. Zeffy lets you run auctions, raffles, ticket sales, and donation campaigns all in one platform.

Frequently asked questions

Why should I choose Zeffy over auction platforms like CharityAuctionsToday or Galabid?

Zeffy offers 100% free fundraising tools with no platform fees, while auction platforms charge 5% plus card fees. You get auctions, donations, ticketing, and more in one place without losing money to fees.

Can Zeffy handle more than just auctions for my nonprofit?

Yes. Unlike auction-only platforms, Zeffy provides a complete fundraising suite including peer-to-peer campaigns, memberships, online stores, and donor management. Run all your fundraising from one platform.

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

Zeffy offers unlimited support via email and phone during business hours at no extra cost. Most auction platforms limit support by business hours or charge extra for premium assistance.

How much money will I save by choosing Zeffy over auction platforms?

Auction platforms like CharityAuctionsToday and Galabid charge 5% platform fees plus card processing fees on every bid. With Zeffy's 100% free platform, you keep every dollar raised for your cause.

What happens if I need help setting up my auction on Zeffy?

Zeffy provides unlimited support through email and phone during business hours at no extra cost. Our team helps you set up auctions, troubleshoot issues, and maximize your fundraising success.

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