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Spec score 8.9 #3 of 31 in Fundraising Event Software

What it is

GalaBid combines auctions, raffles, event ticketing and donations in a single fundraising campaign. Participants open a campaign link in a browser on any device, without downloading an app. Silent auction options include automatic closing, winner notifications, overtime bidding, sealed bids and reserve prices. Raffles support electronic tickets, automated notifications and a certified random number generator for draws. Stripe processes payments, and GalaBid says campaign funds go directly from Stripe to the fundraiser’s bank account. Apple Pay and Google Pay are listed as participant payment options. The platform is intended for charities, nonprofits, community groups and individual fundraisers, with human fundraising support available seven days a week. The free plan allows optional participant tips, with 10% of tips shared with the cause. Pro (no tips) costs $4.90, paid once; Flat Fee costs $1,250 as a one-time purchase. Both have no tip prompts or revenue share. Displayed pricing varies by region, and uploaded files can be up to 8MB.

Spec sheet

What it does
GalaBid is a web fundraising platform for auctions, raffles, donations and event ticketing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Intended users
GalaBid describes its platform as serving charities, nonprofits, community groups and individual fundraisers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Security
GalaBid says Stripe handles card processing and provides fraud controls, secure storage and PCI DSS compliance features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Privacy
The company says campaign data is used to facilitate campaigns and is not sold or shared for marketing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Support
GalaBid says real human fundraising support is available seven days a week.Read 2 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Founded
LinkedIn and GalaBid's About page state that the business was founded in 2011.Read 15 Oct 2026 · au.linkedin.com
Account security
Organizations can use individual administrator accounts, authenticator-based MFA and separate volunteer accounts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
API availability
GetApp reports that GalaBid does not offer an API.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Auction tools
Silent auction features include automatic closing, winner notifications, overtime bidding, sealed bids and reserve prices.Read 2 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Browser access
Participants use campaign links in a browser on phones, tablets or computers and do not need to install an app.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Company locations
GalaBid lists offices or operations in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Singapore.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Company size and HQ
LinkedIn lists GalaBid Fundraising as an 11–50 employee public company headquartered in Brookvale, New South Wales.Read 15 Oct 2026 · au.linkedin.com
CRM data export
GalaBid provides spreadsheet exports containing ticket sales, supporter details and transactions for CRM import.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Data retention
GalaBid's published policy hides campaigns two years after closing, deletes them one year later and retains invoices for seven years.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Documentation
Support resources include a Help Hub, FAQs, how-to articles, videos, live chat, email and phone assistance.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Donations
Donation campaigns provide instant payment, receipts, progress-to-target displays, pledges and live pledge totalizers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Extensibility
The features page states that campaign designers can add custom CSS, but no SDK or self-hosting option is identified on the public pages reviewed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Feature limit
The platform features page says uploaded files can be up to 8MB.Read 2 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Fundraising platform
GalaBid combines auctions, raffles, event ticketing and donations in a single fundraising campaign.Read 2 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Item loading
The platform provides spreadsheet bulk upload and recommends up to 300 items with images or 1,000 without images for loading speed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
January 2026 feature update
A July 3, 2026 update announced Bulk Invite and a guided Setup Wizard, with Max Bidding and Bulk Draw described as coming soon.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Licence
Public GalaBid pages present a hosted service and do not state an open-source licence or provide source code.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Limit: bidder privacy controls
A Capterra reviewer wanted stronger options to hide or anonymize bidder names in the item gallery.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: dated appearance
A Capterra reviewer said the auction platform looked visually dated when configured.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: post-auction reporting
A Capterra reviewer requested separate screens for unsold items and purchasers after an auction.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: Stripe fit
A Capterra reviewer reported that using Stripe for transactions was not ideal for their organization.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Live-event tools
Live-event functionality includes projected leaderboards, auctioneer-led auctions, checkout console and volunteer personal-shopper accounts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Mobile access
Participants use a campaign link in a browser on any device, and no app store download is required.Read 2 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Payment integration
Payments use Stripe, with campaign proceeds paid directly into the fundraiser's Stripe account.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Payment methods
Participants can pay by cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and organizers can pass processing fees to participants.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Payments
GalaBid uses Stripe for payment processing, and says campaign funds go directly from Stripe to the fundraiser’s bank account.Read 2 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Praise: automation
Capterra reviewers praise automated checkout, bidding alerts, payment reminders, reports and the ability to manage auctions in one place.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: ease and support
GetApp reviewers give ease of use 4.8 and customer support 4.9, repeatedly describing the interface and event-management tools as clear and easy.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Raffle tools
Raffle features include electronic tickets, automated notifications and a certified random number generator for draws.Read 2 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Raffles
Raffle campaigns support ticket packages, electronic tickets, automated winner notices, reports and a certified random-number generator.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Rating on Capterra
4.8 out of 5 from 58 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.8 out of 5 from 48 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.9 out of 5 from 162 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Regional pricing
The pricing page says displayed pricing does not apply in all countries and names region-specific pricing for AU, NZ, SG and IE customers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Shipping limitation
GalaBid states that shipping charges cannot currently be added to items inside the platform.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Silent auctions
Silent-auction tools include outbid alerts, leaderboards, overtime, sealed bids and checkout controls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Ticketing and check-in
The platform sells individual or table tickets, collects custom guest information and supports QR check-in.Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com

Plans and prices

Free with tipping Free Suggested participant tips are optional · 10% of tips shared with the cause · 100+ features included Read 2 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Free with Tip Revenue Share Free No platform fee; optional supporter tips, with 10% of tips returned to the fundraiser 100+ fundraising features · tips optional · available in supported regions Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Pro $4.90, paid once 4.9% fee on every transaction Tips disabled · Stripe fees remain separate Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Pro (no tips) $4.90, paid once No tip prompts or revenue share · 100+ features included Read 2 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Flat Fee $1,250, paid once Upfront fee · No tip prompts or revenue share · 100+ features included Read 2 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Flat Fee $1,250, paid once US$1,250 per campaign Upfront campaign fee · tips disabled Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Combines auctions, raffles, ticketing and donations.
  • Campaigns work through a browser link on any device.
  • Supports silent auction tools and electronic raffles.
  • Stripe sends campaign funds to the fundraiser’s bank account, according to GalaBid.
  • Human fundraising support is available seven days a week.

Limits

  • Free-plan tips share 10% with the cause.
  • Uploaded files can be up to 8MB.
  • Displayed pricing does not apply in all countries.

Who it suits

GalaBid suits charities, nonprofits, community groups and individual fundraisers that want auctions, raffles, ticketing and donations in one campaign. Participants can join through a browser on any device.

Verdict

GalaBid brings several fundraising formats into one campaign and provides browser access for participants. Compare the free plan’s tip sharing with the one-time plans, and check region-specific pricing.

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