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CharityAuctionsToday vs GiveGrove
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.
Nonprofits, schools, and PTOs seeking auction and event tools in one web workspace should consider CharityAuctionsToday. Nothing Out of Pocket avoids an upfront charge but bills a 5% success fee; Prepay and Save costs $499, paid once and bills $499 plus a 3% success fee. Message Blast is available only with Prepay and Save.
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Choose GiveGrove if your nonprofit needs web-based fundraising event tools, including auctions, ticketing, and donations. The free plan avoids platform fees, though card processing still applies. Look elsewhere if donor CRM or database functionality is essential.
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| CharityAuctionsToday | GiveGrove | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Prepay and Save: $499, paid once | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | charityauctions.com | givegrove.com |
| On fundraising event software | #10 of 31 | #14 of 31 |
CharityAuctionsToday: what it does well
- Guests bid and pay in a phone browser without an app download.
- Ticketing, auctions, donations, raffles, and reporting share an event workspace.
- Organizers can assign seating and check in guests by QR code.
- A free account provides an event preview without a credit card.
- Both plans include fundraising modules.
What to know first
- Nothing Out of Pocket charges a 5% success fee on funds raised.
- Prepay and Save charges a 3% success fee in addition to $499.
- Message Blast is included only with Prepay and Save.
GiveGrove: what it does well
- Free plan has no platform fee.
- Supports live and silent auctions, ticketing, and raffles.
- Donation pages can accept gifts outside events.
- Organizations can choose who covers card processing fees.
- GiveBack funds are deposited every two business days.
What to know first
- Card processing costs 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.
- Classic has a 4% platform fee, capped at $4,000 per event.
- Does not provide CRM or donor database functionality.
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