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# GalaBid

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> GalaBid is an online fundraising platform which is used by fundraisers to facilitate silent auctions, raffles and donation campaigns. &#10;&#10;GalaBid is optimized for live events and standalone, online-only campaigns. It’s available to everyone from individual fundraisers to organizations including non-pr
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> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 52 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of GalaBid

With a flexible solution that includes a choice of free or paid service, GalaBid is the ideal platform for small and large fundraisers. Packed with features, our platform is easy to use with no specific training or prior technical knowledge needed. And if you need any extra help we have a range of support services on hand, including extensive online video guides and a live chat team.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 52 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: CrowdComms
- **Founded**: 2011

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free version available)
- **Pricing Details**: Contact GalaBId for pricing details.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- Absentee Bidding
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Attendance Management
- Auction Management
- Bid Management
- Billing & Invoicing
- Buy Now Option
- CRM Software
- Campaign Management Software
- Contribution Tracking
- Credit Card Processing
- Customizable Branding
- Dashboard Software
- Donor Management
- Electronic Payments
- Email Management Software
- Event Management Software
- Event Scheduling
- Event Ticketing

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Fundraising Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/169/fundraising/software)

## Related Categories

- [Fundraising Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/169/fundraising/software)
- [Auction Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/185/auction/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Givebutter](https://www.getapp.ca/software/114523/givebutter) — 4.8/5 (871 reviews)
2. [Auctria](https://www.getapp.ca/software/106351/auctria) — 4.8/5 (533 reviews)
3. [WinningBidder.com](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2053632/travelpledge) — 4.8/5 (130 reviews)
4. [OneCause](https://www.getapp.ca/software/105813/fundraising-software) — 4.7/5 (379 reviews)
5. [HelloFund](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2058725/hellofund) — 4.8/5 (92 reviews)

## Reviews

### "GaladBid has to be a contender if you're running a silent auction" — 5.0/5

> **Sam** | *May 4, 2022* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: super easy to use with a professional, slick appearance on both the back end as well as customer facing.
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> **Cons**: No issues, we were very satisfied with our experience

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### "GalaBid makes it easy to raise money with fab customer service" — 5.0/5

> **Hayley** | *December 9, 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: No fees, exceptional customer service, very helpful staff always there to help, ability to customise the auction
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> **Cons**: Sometimes it was a bit tricky to navigate to the right sections that I needed but this was easily resolved by the fab customer service
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> Very good - the platform was easy to use, they had a very helpful team and solved any issues or confusions immediately. Would use again

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### "I enjoyed using this software" — 4.0/5

> **Danika** | *August 5, 2021* | Events Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
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> **Pros**: The software had all the features that we needed.  Some functionality was a bit clunky for our needs and integrating with live auctioning.
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> **Cons**: I found that various lists, items, etc were a bit "buried" and hard to navigate to.  We used this with a live element and it was a challenge to utilize it for live updates with the way it was set up for us.
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> I love that these kind of solutions exist\!  I'm sure it will be a good fit for many events.

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### "Streamlined payments which improved efficiencies at the end of the event" — 5.0/5

> **Kim** | *June 18, 2021* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: Having GalaBid set up to take payments for the Silent Auction truly simplified our payments at the end of the night, and although we quickly learnt that guests had to accept the invoice to pay it (or we could do it on their behalf) this definitely streamlined how the evening finished.  &#10;&#10;We also had to extend the closure time twice due to varying delays, but this was simple to do, and the texts that were sent to guests to advise them of this kept the process clean and effective. &#10;&#10;We also used Buy Now for the first time to get donations towards Bedding Packs, Beds and Bunk Beds that could be donated to kids.  This was very effective and people found the process very easy.&#10;&#10;\[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] was lovely to work with, she spent a lot of time going through all the benefits of the system with us before we loaded it and this helped us understand how to best use it for not only customer experience but efficiency.
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> **Cons**: We would like to of set an Auction Online date/time like you can to turn it off.  The reason being that we had shared this page with a few supporters and donators prior to it going to guests.  He had it turned off, but the message which could not be edited said the Auction had Closed.  Which was accurate.  Having the ability to put a message there saying 'Auction available from Date/Time' and automatically switch on would have been helpful.
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> Great service, great user-friendly system and great customer experience.

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### "Excellent Tool for Charity On-Line Auctions" — 5.0/5

> **John** | *November 4, 2020* | Fund-Raising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: The GalaBid software was very easy to use making it accessible for our group of inexperienced volunteers. This meant more people in our team were confident in using the site from the outset enabling us to spread tasks around the group.  Setting up the auction and loading lots was straightforward and intuitive.  The structures of the dashboard menus were logically laid out and the inputs required were self explanatory (albeit there are helpful prompts attached to each field).  The customer facing site was attractive and its ease of use resulted in excellent engagement and results.  The automated alerts to the bidders helped raise additional funds for our charity.  Managing the auction with the dashboard, KPIs and reports was made very easy.  In short, our expectations were exceeded at every level and we appreciated the support and contact from our account director who took a personal interest in how we were proceeding.
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> **Cons**: When registering as bidders, there is an option to use a landline or mobile (cellphone) number.  I would only offer the mobile option as the spoken instruction is not as clear as the text instructions - a very minor point in an otherwise excellent product.
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> Our expectations have been exceeded and we would wish to work with GalaBid again if and when we run another auction.

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