Host an auction for free. No fees. No catch.

Name: Free Auction Software for Nonprofits
Rating: 4.8 (415 reviews)
Author: Zeffy

Provide a seamless auction experience for both your team and participants. Keep 100% of the funds you raise.

100% free forever.

Host an auction in just a few clicks.

Sell tickets in a breeze.

Step 1

Create your auction form.

List your items, add images and descriptions, determine the minimum price and bidding increment.

Step 2

Share your auction with participants.

Share your link online or print a QR code for in-person auction. Participants can simply click or scan to start bidding—no app needed!

Step 3

Build the hype with outbid notifications.

If they get outbid, participants will receive an notification email and will be prompted to bid more on the auction form.

Step 4

Collect payments automatically.

Once your auction closes, winners’ credit cards are charged automatically—no need to chase down payments.

Step 5

Collect payments automatically.

Once your auction closes, winners’ credit cards are charged automatically—no need to chase down payments.

Step 1

Create your auction form.

List your items, add images and descriptions, determine the minimum price and bidding increment.

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Step 2

Share your auction with participants.

Share your link online or print a QR code for in-person auction. Participants can simply click or scan to start bidding—no app needed!

Start your nonprofit

Step 3

Build the hype with outbid notifications.

If they get outbid, participants will receive an notification email and will be prompted to bid more on the auction form.

Start your nonprofit

Step 4

Collect payments automatically.

Once your auction closes, winners’ credit cards are charged automatically—no need to chase down payments.

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Step 5

Receive 100% of the money raised.

You will receive all the funds you raise through your auction. We’ve never charged charities a penny, and we never will.

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More 100% free features

Offer a mobile friendly experience for in-person events.

Our forms are mobile-optimized, making it easy to bid anytime, anywhere.
Display your auction's QR code at your event to direct guests to your online form.

Keep track of your bids and sales.

Monitor who is bidding on which items during the event.
View items that have no bids.
Easily follow how much your auction has raised.
View the winners of each item and their information.

Keep your supporters engaged with your auction

Let bidders browse and bid, no sign-up required.
Automate thank-you emails to winners and losing bidders and encourage them to donate to your cause.

A streamlined auctioning experience for you and your supporters

100% free

Add minimum bid increments

View amount of money raised

Track bids and sales

Mobile-friendly forms

Accept all payment methods

Add fulfillment details

Automate reminder emails

Customize your forms

... and more!

50,000 charities fundraise with Zeffy

Zeffy has been supporting charities for the last 7 years. Providing 100% free and user friendly fundraising tools.

“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”

Amy R

Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago

Zeffy has been invaluable in helping me track our donors, sales, events, and revenue in one spot. The coolest thing about Zeffy is it really is free!

Debra B

Glory to Glory Women's Mentoring Ministry

Everything about Zeffy suits us starting with (of course, NO fees) but also the ease of use and customer experience as well as their client support!!

Carmen M

DIVINA World Foundation

Zeffy is very easy to use and ensures that every dollar quickly gets into our account.. A huge help to our work!

Nathan C

Jiwa International

Zeffy is very simple, allows for a lot of customization and seamlessly integrates into our website. The fact that all of this is free is still wild to me.

Ryan S

Jesters Theatre: Youth Unlimited

We couldn't believe there was a free payment platform for our Girl Scout group. Zeffy took ZERO fees from us, which is huge when you run on very small amounts of money.

Jennifer H

GSCB Troop 144

We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.

Mark B

Theta Mu Lambda Charitable Foundation

Since using Zeffy, our conversion rate of donations has skyrocketed. It's an easy platform to use. Plus customer support has always been responsive and helpful!

Stevie C

We Are HER

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Zeffy for silent auctions?

Yes, Zeffy works for both live and silent auctions. You can set up items with minimum bids, share a link or QR code for mobile bidding, and bidders get automatic outbid notifications by email.

How does mobile bidding work at in-person events?

Display a QR code at your event so guests can scan and bid from their phones without downloading an app. All bids happen in real-time, and bidders get notified if they're outbid.

Is Zeffy really free for auction software?

Yes—100% free with no platform, transaction, or credit card fees. Zeffy is funded by optional tips that donors can choose to leave at checkout. Nonprofits always keep every dollar raised.

What happens if no one bids on an auction item?

If an item receives no bids by the time your auction closes, no payment is collected and the item simply doesn't sell. You can relist it in a future auction if you'd like.

Can I run multiple auctions at the same time?

Yes, you can create and run as many auctions as you need simultaneously. Each auction gets its own link and can have different items, end times, and settings.

Online & silent auction software for nonprofits— no fees attached.

Zeffy provides an easy and secure way to run silent auctions, online auctions, live auctions, and more, with zero fees.

Host your auction for free

No platform fees.
No add-on fees.
No credit card fees.
No transaction fees.
No fees. Period.

Customize your online or silent auction.

Quickly add images, starting prices, and descriptions of what you’re auctioning
Add minimum bid increments to each item
Make your online or silent auction yours by adding logos, colors, and images
Customize fulfillment detail and add a pick-up location for your items

Automatically collect payments once auction has closed.

Accepts all major credit cards
You won’t have to run after your bidders, we collect it right away

Keep track of your bids and sales

Monitor who is bidding on items during your silent auction
View items that have no bids
Easily follow how much your online auction has raised
View the winners of each item and their information

Keep your supporters engaged with your auction

Allow your bidders to browse and bid without sign-up required
Automate thank-you emails to the winners and losing bidders and encourage them to donate to your cause

Offer a mobile friendly experience for in-person events

Our online or silent auction forms are mobile-firendly, making it simple to bid anytime, anywhere.
Display your auctions QR code at your event, leading directly to your online auction form

A streamlined auctioning experience for you and your supporters

100% free

Add minimum bid increments

View amount of money raised

Track bids and sales

Mobile-friendly forms

Accept all payment methods

Add a fulfillment details

Automate reminder emails

Customize your forms

... and more!