Galabid VS Handbid
Galabid and Handbid both offer mobile bidding for your silent auctions, but they charge fees that reduce what you raise. Zeffy gives you auction tools, donation forms, event ticketing, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar stays with your mission.
Zeffy is trusted by 50,000+ nonprofits
Why choose Zeffy over Galabid and Handbid if you're a nonprofit
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Keep 100% of your auction proceeds
Galabid takes 4.9% and Handbid takes 5% of every winning bid. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your silent auction actually raises money for your mission.
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Get support when you need it most
While Galabid and Handbid limit support to business hours and paid tiers, Zeffy offers unlimited email support to every organization at no cost.
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Run all your fundraisers in one place
Unlike Galabid and Handbid that only handle auctions, Zeffy manages your raffles, donations, ticketing, and memberships without switching platforms.
Frequently asked questions
Why should I choose Zeffy over auction platforms like Galabid or Handbid?
Zeffy offers everything you need for fundraising without the high fees. While auction platforms charge 4.9-5% plus card fees on winning bids, Zeffy is completely free. You get auctions, raffles, donations, ticketing, and more in one platform.
Can Zeffy handle more than just auctions like other platforms?
Yes! Unlike auction-only platforms, Zeffy supports your entire fundraising strategy. Run auctions, sell raffle tickets, collect donations, manage memberships, and sell event tickets all in one place without switching between different tools.
How much money will I save by switching from auction platforms to Zeffy?
You'll keep 100% of what you raise. If you raise $10,000 through auctions, platforms like Galabid or Handbid would take $490-500 plus card fees. With Zeffy, donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
How does Zeffy's support compare to auction platforms like Galabid and Handbid?
Zeffy provides unlimited email and phone support at no extra cost. While auction platforms limit support to business hours and charge more for priority help, our team is here whenever you need us without hidden fees or tiers.
Why choose Zeffy over specialized auction platforms for my nonprofit's fundraising?
Auction platforms lock you into one fundraising method and charge 4.9-5% plus card fees. Zeffy gives you auctions plus donations, ticketing, raffles, and memberships in one free platform, so you can diversify your fundraising without paying multiple fees.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
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focus on what matters
Built for small teams with big missions.
Zeffy is the fundraising platform that cuts out the fees, clears up your tech mess, and puts your cause first — so your team, even if you're a small team wearing many hats or a one-person show, can focus on what really matters.
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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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Stop bouncing between MailChimp, Eventbrite, and all those spreadsheets. Now you can handle donations, ticket sales, memberships, raffles, and all your donor info in one spot.
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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.
No turnover
Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
50,000+ 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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As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.
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