Galabid Charges 4.9% on Every Bid. Here's a Zero-Fee Alternative.
Galabid is built for one-time auctions. Zeffy gives you auctions, donations, ticketing, and CRM in one place.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Run your auction and your year-round fundraising in one place
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Run your auction and your year-round fundraising in one place
Galabid is built for one-time events. Zeffy gives you auctions, donations, ticketing, and donor tools with zero platform fees, so you can fundraise all year.
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Your auction shouldn't cost more than your tools
Galabid charges 4.9% platform fees plus processing fees on every bid. Zeffy charges $0 in platform fees, so more of every dollar raised goes to your mission.
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Run fundraising year-round, not just at events
Galabid is built for auctions. Zeffy gives you donation forms, ticketing, memberships, raffles, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one place, so you can fundraise between events.
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Get help from people who understand nonprofits
Galabid's support is built for commercial auctioneers. Zeffy's team includes nonprofit fundraising experts who respond in 2–6 business hours and actually get your mission.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy cost compared to Galabid?
Zeffy charges $0 in platform fees. Galabid charges 4.9% on every bid plus processing fees, or a flat upfront fee starting at $1,250. With Zeffy, donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support our platform.
Can I use Zeffy for fundraising beyond my auction event?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, ticketing, memberships, raffles, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one platform. Galabid is built for auctions only, so you'll need separate tools for year-round fundraising.
Does Zeffy support the same auction features as Galabid?
Yes. Zeffy includes mobile bidding, item management, real-time bid tracking, and automatic winner invoicing. You get the same auction capabilities without platform fees cutting into what you raise.
What payment options does Zeffy offer for auction bidders?
Zeffy accepts all major credit and debit cards, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay for faster checkout. Galabid only accepts traditional card payments, which can slow down bidding and checkout.
Is there a free alternative to Galabid for nonprofit silent auctions?
Yes. Zeffy offers the same auction features as Galabid — mobile bidding, item management, real-time tracking, and automatic winner invoicing — with zero platform fees. On a $10,000 auction, you'd keep an extra $500 compared to Galabid's 4.9% fee.
How does Zeffy stay free if there are no platform fees?
Zeffy is funded by optional tips from donors at checkout. The tip is never required, and nonprofits always keep 100% of what they raise — no platform, transaction, or credit card fees.
Does Zeffy have a CRM to track donors after my auction ends?
Yes. Zeffy includes a built-in CRM that tracks every contact, donation, and interaction across all your campaigns. Galabid doesn't offer donor management tools after your auction closes.
Can I run a gala raffle and auction together on Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy lets you run auctions, raffles, ticketing, and donations from one platform — so you can manage your entire gala event without juggling multiple tools or paying extra fees.
What's the best low-fee alternative to Handbid for virtual silent auctions?
Zeffy is a zero-fee alternative that includes mobile bidding, real-time bid tracking, and automatic winner invoicing. Unlike platforms that charge per-bid fees or flat rates, Zeffy lets you keep every dollar raised.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
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.
ZERO-FEE
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.
ALL-IN-ONE PLatform
Ditch the tech mess.
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.
plug-and-play
Get going, fast.
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.
mobile-first
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.
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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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.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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