GalaBid's Pro Plan Takes 4.9%. Zeffy Is Free — Always.
GalaBid is built for auctions. Zeffy gives you auctions, donations, ticketing and a built-in CRM — with no fees.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Run your auction and your year-round fundraising in one place
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Run your auction and your year-round fundraising in one place
GalaBid is built for one-off events. Zeffy gives you auctions, donations, ticketing and donor tools with no platform fees, so you can fundraise all year round.
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Three GalaBid tiers, all with a catch
GalaBid's free tier keeps 90% of voluntary donor tips, its Pro plan charges 4.9% per transaction, and its flat-fee plan is a paid per-campaign option. Zeffy charges no platform fee, no transaction fee and no card fee. Ever.
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A full fundraising suite, not just auctions
GalaBid is auction-led. Zeffy gives you donation forms, ticketing, memberships, raffles and peer-to-peer campaigns in one place, so you can fundraise between events.
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Get help from people who understand charities
Zeffy's team includes charity fundraising specialists who respond in 2–6 business hours and genuinely get your cause — not just your auction.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zeffy cost compared to GalaBid?
Zeffy has no platform fee, no transaction fee and no card fee — ever. GalaBid runs three tiers: a free tier where GalaBid keeps 90% of voluntary donor tips, a Pro tier charging 4.9% per transaction, and a paid flat-fee plan per campaign. Stripe processing fees apply on every GalaBid tier.
Is GalaBid's free tier actually free?
Not for your donors. GalaBid's free tier is funded by voluntary tips at checkout, and GalaBid keeps 90% of those tips, sharing only 10% with your cause. Some features are also gated, and Stripe processing fees still apply. Zeffy is genuinely free for charities, with optional donor contributions that go towards Zeffy's platform.
Can I use Zeffy for fundraising beyond my auction event?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, ticketing, memberships, raffles and peer-to-peer campaigns in one platform. GalaBid is auction-led, so you'd need separate tools for year-round fundraising.
Does Zeffy support the same auction features as GalaBid?
Yes. Zeffy includes mobile bidding, item management, real-time bid tracking and automatic winner invoicing. GalaBid's auctions are its core strength — silent, live, buy-it-now and paddle-raise — and Zeffy matches the essentials without taking a platform fee.
What payment options does Zeffy offer for auction bidders?
Zeffy accepts all major credit and debit cards, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay for faster checkout. GalaBid also supports cards and digital wallets via Stripe, but does not offer bank transfer for bidding.
Is there a genuinely free alternative to GalaBid for charity silent auctions?
Yes. Zeffy offers mobile bidding, item management, real-time tracking and automatic winner invoicing with no platform fee. Where GalaBid's Pro tier takes 4.9% per transaction, Zeffy lets you keep 100% of what you raise.
How does Zeffy stay free if there are no platform fees?
Zeffy is supported by optional contributions from donors at checkout. The contribution is never required, and your charity always keeps 100% of what it raises — no platform, transaction or card fees.
Does Zeffy have a CRM to track donors after my auction ends?
Yes. Zeffy includes a built-in CRM that tracks every contact, donation and interaction across all your campaigns. GalaBid keeps basic bidder contact data and auction history only, with no donor management once your auction closes.
Can I run a gala raffle and auction together on Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy lets you run auctions, raffles, ticketing and donations from one platform, so you can manage your whole gala without juggling multiple tools or paying extra fees.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
focus on what matters
Built for small teams with big missions.
Zeffy is the fundraising platform that cuts out the fees, clears up your tech mess, and puts your cause first — so your team, even if you're a small team wearing many hats or a one-person show, can focus on what really matters.
ZERO-FEE
Keep 100% of every dollar.
No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.
ALL-IN-ONE PLatform
Ditch the tech mess.
Stop bouncing between MailChimp, Eventbrite, and all those spreadsheets. Now you can handle donations, ticket sales, memberships, raffles, and all your donor info in one spot.
plug-and-play
Get going, fast.
Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.
mobile-first
Fundraise from every device, anywhere.
From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.
No turnover
Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.
For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.
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As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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