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GalaBid
What it is
GalaBid combines auctions, raffles, event ticketing, and donations in one fundraising campaign. Participants open a campaign link in a browser on any device, without an app store download. Silent auction tools include automatic closing, winner notifications, overtime bidding, sealed bids, and reserve prices. Raffles can use electronic tickets, automated notifications, and a certified random number generator for draws. Stripe handles payment processing, and GalaBid says campaign funds go from Stripe to the fundraiser's bank account. Apple Pay and Google Pay are listed as participant payment options. The platform is aimed at charities, nonprofits, community groups, and individual fundraisers, with human fundraising support available seven days a week. The free plan includes optional participant tips, with 10% of tips shared with the cause. The one-time Pro (no tips) plan is $4.90, paid once; Flat Fee is $1,250, paid once. Both list no tip prompts or revenue share. Displayed pricing varies by region, and uploaded files can be up to 8MB.
For and against
For
- Combines auctions, raffles, ticketing, and donations.
- Participants can join through a browser on any device.
- Raffles include electronic tickets and automated notifications.
- Human fundraising support is available seven days a week.
- Apple Pay and Google Pay are listed payment options.
Against
- Uploaded files are limited to 8MB.
- 10% of optional tips are shared with the cause on the free plan.
- Displayed pricing does not apply in all countries.
The verdict
GalaBid brings multiple fundraising formats together and lets participants access campaigns in a browser. Consider the listed plan terms, regional pricing note, and file-size limit when choosing it.
Who it suits
GalaBid may suit charities, nonprofits, community groups, and individual fundraisers combining several fundraising activities in a campaign. Browser access may fit participants who do not want to download an app.
Plans and prices
Free with Tip Revenue Share
100+ fundraising features · tips optional · available in supported regions
Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Pro
Tips disabled · Stripe fees remain separate
Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Flat Fee
Upfront campaign fee · tips disabled
Read 15 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Free with tipping
Suggested participant tips are optional · 10% of tips shared with the cause · 100+ features included
Read 2 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
Pro (no tips)
No tip prompts or revenue share · 100+ features included
Read 2 Oct 2026 · galabid.com
On the record
- Account security
- Organizations can use individual administrator accounts, authenticator-based MFA and separate volunteer accounts.galabid.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- API availability
- GetApp reports that GalaBid does not offer an API.getapp.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Auction tools
- Silent auction features include automatic closing, winner notifications, overtime bidding, sealed bids and reserve prices.galabid.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Browser access
- Participants use campaign links in a browser on phones, tablets or computers and do not need to install an app.galabid.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company locations
- GalaBid lists offices or operations in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Singapore.galabid.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company size and HQ
- LinkedIn lists GalaBid Fundraising as an 11–50 employee public company headquartered in Brookvale, New South Wales.au.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- CRM data export
- GalaBid provides spreadsheet exports containing ticket sales, supporter details and transactions for CRM import.galabid.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Data retention
- GalaBid's published policy hides campaigns two years after closing, deletes them one year later and retains invoices for seven years.galabid.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- Support resources include a Help Hub, FAQs, how-to articles, videos, live chat, email and phone assistance.galabid.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Donations
- Donation campaigns provide instant payment, receipts, progress-to-target displays, pledges and live pledge totalizers.galabid.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- The features page states that campaign designers can add custom CSS, but no SDK or self-hosting option is identified on the public pages reviewed.galabid.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Feature limit
- The platform features page says uploaded files can be up to 8MB.galabid.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Fundraising platform
- GalaBid combines auctions, raffles, event ticketing and donations in a single fundraising campaign.galabid.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- GalaBid describes its platform as serving charities, nonprofits, community groups and individual fundraisers.galabid.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Item loading
- The platform provides spreadsheet bulk upload and recommends up to 300 items with images or 1,000 without images for loading speed.galabid.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- January 2026 feature update
- A July 3, 2026 update announced Bulk Invite and a guided Setup Wizard, with Max Bidding and Bulk Draw described as coming soon.galabid.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- Public GalaBid pages present a hosted service and do not state an open-source licence or provide source code.galabid.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: bidder privacy controls
- A Capterra reviewer wanted stronger options to hide or anonymize bidder names in the item gallery.capterra.com · read 15 Oct 2026
