GiveSmart
8.2#1 in donor management softwareFrom $3,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGiveSmart vs iBid
What both publish
| Fact | GiveSmart | iBid |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | GiveSmart provides fundraising and donor management tools for nonprofits, schools, and associations. | iBid is a mobile bidding and charity silent auction service with Auction AutoPilot™. |
| Security | GiveSmart states that its system is PCI and SOC 2 compliant and describes controls including encryption, restricted access, vulnerability testing, and independent audits. | The iBid site describes donor information as secure; Events.org says stored card information is protected using industry-standard encryption technology. |
| Support | GiveSmart advertises 24-hour, seven-day support by chat and email, with live agents reachable from the product Help button. | iBid advertises customer support availability even on event day and lists 866.513.7627 as its support number. |
GiveSmart plans
- Pay-As-You-GoFree
- Listed starting price$3,000 a year
- Annual Fee Subscription—
iBid plans
- iBidFree
Pick GiveSmart if…
GiveSmart suits nonprofits, schools, and associations running fundraising campaigns, auctions, ticketed events, or virtual and hybrid fundraisers. It may fit organizations seeking donor management and campaign reporting alongside fundraising tools.
Pick iBid if…
iBid suits charitable organizations that run fundraising auctions and want remote mobile bidding, guest messaging, and auction management in a web service.