GalaBid vs Kanonu Events
GalaBid
galabid.comKanonu Events
kanonuevents.comSide by side
| Figure | GalaBid | Kanonu Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Charity Auction Software | 8.9 (#3) | 7.4 (#18) |
| Payments | GalaBid uses Stripe for payment processing, and says campaign funds go directly from Stripe to the fundraiser’s bank account. | Payments run through Stripe, and the maker says card data never touches Kanonu Events' servers. |
| Security | GalaBid says Stripe handles card processing and provides fraud controls, secure storage and PCI DSS compliance features. | The maker says prices, inventory holds, bids, and admissions are decided server-side, and that each QR pass admits exactly once. |
| Support | GalaBid says real human fundraising support is available seven days a week. | The maker says it replies to inquiries within a day and lists email support at [email protected]. |
| What it does | GalaBid is a web fundraising platform for auctions, raffles, donations and event ticketing. | Kanonu Events provides ticketing, guest check-in, payments, digital passes, and reporting for nonprofit fundraisers and events. |
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
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.
Kanonu Events
Kanonu Events has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.