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32auctions vs Events.org

Both stand on fundraising event software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

32auctions

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

32auctions combines bidding, notifications, checkout, payment connections, and reporting for fundraising auctions. Its free tier has item and image limits, while higher tiers are priced per auction.

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Events.org

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Events.org if your nonprofit needs event registration alongside fundraising, donor records, and auction tools. The free plan covers free events and promotion; organizations selling tickets or using the full fundraising suite should account for the stated transaction charges or per-user monthly fee.

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The facts

32auctionsEvents.org
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, WebAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planSee the plansNon-profit fundraising suite: $100 per user a month
Plans published43
MakerNot publishedNot published
Website32auctions.comevents.org
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32auctions: what it does well

  • Bidders use phones, tablets, or computers without an app.
  • Supports proxy bidding and soft close.
  • Winners are identified automatically at auction close.
  • Exports auction results and payment details to CSV.
  • Free plan allows unlimited bidders.

What to know first

  • Free plan is limited to 20 items.
  • Free plan allows one image per item.
  • Free plan includes third-party ads.
  • Free plan uses standard styling.

Events.org: what it does well

  • Free plan supports event promotion, free events, and registration tracking.
  • Registration pages include QR check-in and group registration.
  • Donor tools include recurring donations, campaigns, and reminders.
  • iBid supports mobile bidding and auction catalogs.
  • Integrates with Raiser's Edge and QuickBooks.

What to know first

  • Ticket sales carry a transaction fee of 3.5% plus $1.
  • Business events carry a 5% plus $1 transaction fee.
  • The fundraising suite is billed per admin user.
  • Payment processing is separate.

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