GalaBid
8.1#3 in auction software$4.90 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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SchoolAuction.net
7.7#2 in school fundraising softwareFrom $1,000 a yearAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | GalaBid | SchoolAuction.net |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | Support resources include a Help Hub, FAQs, how-to articles, videos, live chat, email and phone assistance. | The feature matrix lists comprehensive illustrated online help documentation as a support capability. |
| Donations | Donation campaigns provide instant payment, receipts, progress-to-target displays, pledges and live pledge totalizers. | Organizations can collect one-time and recurring donations and monitor campaign progress in real time. |
| Founded | LinkedIn and GalaBid's About page state that the business was founded in 2011. | 2004 |
| Intended users | GalaBid describes its platform as serving charities, nonprofits, community groups and individual fundraisers. | The service is used by nonprofits as well as schools, and Acorn and Essentials are available to US organizations with a business or nonprofit tax ID. |
| Mobile access | Participants use a campaign link in a browser on any device, and no app store download is required. | Guests can register, bid, donate and check out from phones, tablets or computers through a browser without downloading an app. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.8 out of 5 from 58 reviews. | 4.7 out of 5 from 236 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. | 4.6 out of 5 from 195 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.8 out of 5 from 48 reviews. | 4.7 out of 5 from 236 reviews |
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
SchoolAuction.net plans
- Acorn (Non-Profit)$79, paid once
- Acorn$79, paid once
- Acorn (Corporate)$199, paid once
- Essentials (Non-Profit)$1,000 a year
- Essentials$1,000 a year
- Plus$1,500 a year
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.
Pick SchoolAuction.net if…
It suits schools and nonprofits organizing fundraising events, auctions, campaigns, tickets, and donations. Organizations should match their needs to the listed event-site, campaign-page, and support limits.