BiddingForGood vs GalaBid
BiddingForGood
auction.biddingforgood.com
GalaBid
galabid.comSide by side
| Figure | BiddingForGood | GalaBid |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Spec score · Auction Software | 7.1 (#23) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Auction tools | Auction management includes ticketing, live streaming, seating charts, mobile bidding, and text alerts. | Silent auction features include automatic closing, winner notifications, overtime bidding, sealed bids and reserve prices. |
| Payments | The new bidder interface supports credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay for ticket purchases and donations; bidding requires a credit card on file. | GalaBid uses Stripe for payment processing, and says campaign funds go directly from Stripe to the fundraiser’s bank account. |
| Security | FrontStream says its payment processing is Level 1 PCI compliant. | GalaBid says Stripe handles card processing and provides fraud controls, secure storage and PCI DSS compliance features. |
| Support | FrontStream lists a help center, email and phone support, onboarding assistance, training resources, campaign page help, and onsite event support. | GalaBid says real human fundraising support is available seven days a week. |
Plans
BiddingForGood
- FrontStream EngagePriced on request
- FrontStream StarterPriced on request
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
BiddingForGood
BiddingForGood 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.