GiveSmart
8.2#1 in donor management softwareFrom $3,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGiveSmart vs ReadySetAuction
ReadySetAuction
7.6#6 in charity auction softwareFrom $1,099 a yearAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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| Fact | GiveSmart | ReadySetAuction |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | LinkedIn lists the Gesture organization, now GiveSmart, as founded in 2011. | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Momentive Software lists its headquarters at 360 Central Ave, Suite 1120, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. | Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Integrations | Officially listed connections include Salesforce, Google Analytics, YouTube and Vimeo, plus report exporting. | Official documentation describes integrations with DonorPerfect and PayPal, plus SafeSave merchant processing. |
| Limit: customization | G2 reviewers say description pages and visual elements have limited design customization, and some displays such as thermometers lack broader calculation options. | Reviewers report dated or limited website design, limited customization and restrictions on organizing or uploading information. |
| Mobile bidding | The platform supports mobile bidding for silent and live auctions, including max bids, buy-now items and self-checkout. | Bidders use smartphone, tablet or computer browsers without downloading an app, provided the venue has adequate Wi-Fi or cellular service. |
| Purpose | GiveSmart provides fundraising and donor management tools for nonprofits, schools, and associations. | ReadySetAuction is cloud-based auction management software for nonprofit organizations running silent, live, mobile, and online fundraising auctions. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 158 reviews. | 4.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.5 out of 5 from 211 reviews. | 4.6 out of 5 from 17 reviews |
GiveSmart plans
- Pay-As-You-GoFree
- Listed starting price$3,000 a year
- Annual Fee Subscription—
ReadySetAuction plans
- Essentials$1,099 a year
- Select$1,499 a year
- Complete$1,999 a year
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 ReadySetAuction if…
It suits nonprofit teams coordinating fundraising auctions and the records, printed materials, and guest logistics around them. Organizations should check plan features if online or mobile bidding is essential.