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GiveSmart vs Snowball Fundraising
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.
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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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Free plan APIWeb
Snowball Fundraising combines auction support with mobile bidding, payments, and reporting. Compare the one-campaign Essential plan with the New Nonprofit Special’s annual cost and listed fees.
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| GiveSmart | Snowball Fundraising | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Listed starting price: $3,000 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | givesmart.com | snowballfundraising.com |
| On charity auction software | #14 of 27 | #10 of 27 |
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.
Snowball Fundraising: what it does well
- Supports live, silent, and online auctions.
- Mobile bidding is listed.
- Includes payment processing and event reporting.
- Essential allows one campaign at no cost.
What to know first
- Essential is limited to one campaign.
- New Nonprofit Special costs $399 a year, billed annually and renewing.
- New Nonprofit Special lists transaction and bucket fees.
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