Auctioneer Software vs GalaBid

Auctioneer Software provides online auction, live simulcast, multi-parcel real estate, and live clerking tools for auction companies. Online bidding includes registration, watchlists, bidder approval settings, refreshed bidding information, invoices, and reporting. Simulcast features include YouTube Live Stream integration, pre-bidding, messaging, live registration, and immediate invoices; events can be live-only or accept in-person and online bids together, with audio or video streaming. Staff can load items, print clerking sheets, and clerk from a computer or iPad or tablet. Its iOS and Android cataloging app supports barcode scanning, photos and media, and editing auctions and lots, and is included at no additional cost. AScribe can use item photos to suggest lot titles, descriptions, and details for user review and editing. Auction companies can use custom themes and their own site and domain. Hosting is included, and pricing is available on request. The company describes the platform as commission-free and says customers keep 100% of auction profits without hidden fees.

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.