Bid Beacon vs GalaBid
Bid Beacon
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GalaBid
galabid.comSide by side
| Figure | Bid Beacon | GalaBid |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · Fundraising Event Software | 7.7 (#16) | 8.9 (#3) |
| Founded | 2018 | LinkedIn and GalaBid's About page state that the business was founded in 2011. |
| Payments | Full auctions use Express Banking through Stripe Connect, with automatic winner charging when items close. | GalaBid uses Stripe for payment processing, and says campaign funds go directly from Stripe to the fundraiser’s bank account. |
| Security | Bid Beacon says it does not store credit-card or banking information; payment information is handled by PCI-compliant Stripe. | GalaBid says Stripe handles card processing and provides fraud controls, secure storage and PCI DSS compliance features. |
| Support | Email customer support and live Bid Beacon 101 group sessions are available. | GalaBid says real human fundraising support is available seven days a week. |
Plans
GalaBid
- 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
- Flat Fee$1,250, paid once
In their own words
Bid Beacon
Bid Beacon has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
GalaBid
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.