Fish Auctions vs GalaBid

Fish Auctions is a free web service for clubs running auctions for fish, reptiles, amphibians, food cultures and other pet-keeping supplies. Clubs can hold traditional in-person auctions or run them online. Online bidding supports proxy bids, and an auction can extend when bids arrive in its final 15 minutes. Organizers can manage lots, set reserve and buy-now prices, add labels, and project lot pictures during in-person events. Auction creators can give other users admin permissions to add users, edit lots, and view or export invoices. The site generates invoices automatically, but clubs handle payment collection themselves. Square payments are available to approved accounts, and invoices can be exported for PayPal import. CSV exports include breeder-point information, and lot images can include YouTube links. The site says online auctions can accommodate 200–300 simultaneous users without slowdowns in practice; larger use may slow it. Direct person-to-person sales outside a club auction are not permitted.

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.