Eventgroove Fundraising vs GalaBid

Eventgroove Fundraising is a web platform for nonprofits and other organizations running online, in-person, or hybrid fundraisers. Organizers can use it for raffles, auctions, crowdfunding, sales, A-thons, and sweepstakes, with peer-to-peer fundraising pages that participants can customize. Built-in promotion options include text-to-give, social sharing, email integration, and QR codes. For hybrid events, organizers can livestream in-person events while remote supporters bid or donate by text. Donation pages, including recurring-gift pages, have no service fee, though Stripe processing fees apply. Payments pass through the nonprofit’s Stripe account, with funds deposited within a few days. The platform accepts donations in 36+ currencies from donors in over 135 locations, and pages are optimized for mobile donors. It connects with Eventgroove Events for registration and membership data, and Eventgroove Products for printed fundraiser materials and merchandise. Its free Tip Pricing plan charges no service fee when donors skip the optional tip; auction items carry a 4.9% fee capped at $100. Campaign pricing is locked once a campaign goes live.

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.