BiddingOwl
7.3#6 in auction software$5 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitBiddingOwl vs GalaBid
What both publish
| Fact | BiddingOwl | GalaBid |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | LinkedIn and GalaBid's About page state that the business was founded in 2011. |
| Payments | BiddingOwl integrates with Stripe and PayPal and also supports cash or check payments recorded by manually marking invoices paid. | GalaBid uses Stripe for payment processing, and says campaign funds go directly from Stripe to the fundraiser’s bank account. |
| Security | The payment integrations page says Stripe and PayPal use SSL encryption and are PCI compliant. | GalaBid says Stripe handles card processing and provides fraud controls, secure storage and PCI DSS compliance features. |
BiddingOwl plans
- Traditional silent/live auction and related servicesFree
- Online/mobile auction$5, paid once
GalaBid plans
- Free with tippingFree
- Free with Tip Revenue ShareFree
- Pro$4.90, paid once
- Pro (no tips)$4.90, paid once
- Flat Fee$1,250, paid once
Pick BiddingOwl if…
It suits organizations running fundraising auctions, including nonprofits, schools, and charities. Organizers who manage multiple organizations can use one login for separate auctions.
Pick GalaBid if…
GalaBid may suit charities, nonprofits, community groups and individuals organizing a fundraising campaign. Browser access may be useful for participants who do not want to download an app.