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BiddingForGood vs GiveSmart
Both stand on charity auction software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
Choose BiddingForGood if your school or nonprofit needs tools for auctions across virtual and in-person formats, along with event support and payment processing. Its community and partner marketplace add fundraising options. Review the quoted price and transaction fees before choosing it.
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Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1
GiveSmart brings fundraising campaigns, auctions, events, and donor management into one platform. Organizations should compare its two pricing models and request pricing before choosing a plan.
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| BiddingForGood | GiveSmart | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Listed starting price: $3,000 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | frontstream.com | givesmart.com |
| On charity auction software | #18 of 27 | #14 of 27 |
BiddingForGood: what it does well
- Supports virtual, in-person, and hybrid charity auctions.
- Includes mobile bidding with instant text updates.
- Offers auction pages, ticketing, seating charts, and live streaming.
- Partner marketplace provides consignment items with no upfront cost.
- Includes onboarding, training, and onsite event support.
What to know first
- Paid product with pricing available on request.
- Transaction fees apply, though donors can cover the fee.
- Nonprofits are verified using a U.S. EIN or Canadian registration number.
GiveSmart: what it does well
- Supports recurring giving and peer-to-peer campaigns.
- Auction tools include outbid notifications and self-checkout.
- Event tools include contactless check-in and tax receipts.
- Both plans include unlimited events and campaigns.
- 24/7 customer support is advertised.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Pricing is on request.
- Pay-As-You-Go charges a disclosed transaction rate.
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