# Charity Auctions vs GiveSmart Comparison | | Charity Auctions | GiveSmart | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 37 | 158 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (83.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free | Contact Us Per Year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Charity Auctions Pros: - Ease of Use (3 reviews) - Auction Management (1 reviews) ### GiveSmart Cons: - Expensive (1 reviews) - High Fees (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Charity Auctions | GiveSmart | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (31 reviews) | 9.0 (135 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (32 reviews) | 9.0 (133 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (27 reviews) | 8.5 (107 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 8.7 (106 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (30 reviews) | 8.8 (133 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (25 reviews) | 8.9 (106 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (30 reviews) | 8.7 (127 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Charity Auctions #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Auction Plan Unlimited Price: Free Key Features: - 3% Service Fee - Unlimited Bids - Unlimited Items [Learn more about Charity Auctions](https://www.g2.com/products/charity-auctions/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes ### GiveSmart #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Starter Price: Contact Us Per Year Description: Ideal for nonprofits who want to get started with quality online fundraising tools and room to grow. Key Features: - Customizable, embeddable donation forms - Unlimited peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns - Text and email messaging [Learn more about GiveSmart](https://www.g2.com/products/givesmart/reviews) #### Free Trial No --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Fundraising | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Charity Auctions** | N/A | N/A | | **GiveSmart** | 8.5/10 | 18 | #### Administration | Feature | Charity Auctions | GiveSmart | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | | **Interaction Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | | **Automation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Donor Profiles** | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | #### Fundraising | Feature | Charity Auctions | GiveSmart | |---|---|---| | **Campaign Management** | Not enough data | 8.4 (17 reviews) | | **Online Donation Portal** | Not enough data | 9.2 (18 reviews) | | **Event Planning** | Not enough data | 7.8 (13 reviews) | | **Recurring Donations** | Not enough data | 9.2 (15 reviews) | | **Peer-to-peer Fundraising** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | | **Mobile Capabilities** | Not enough data | 9.3 (14 reviews) | #### Marketing | Feature | Charity Auctions | GiveSmart | |---|---|---| | **Email Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Direct Mail Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Donor Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Charity Auctions** | N/A | N/A | | **GiveSmart** | 8.4/10 | 6 | #### Administration | Feature | Charity Auctions | GiveSmart | |---|---|---| | **User Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Donor Profiles** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | #### Donor Management | Feature | Charity Auctions | GiveSmart | |---|---|---| | **Moves Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pledge Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **E-Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Acknowledgments & Communications** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | #### Interoperability | Feature | Charity Auctions | GiveSmart | |---|---|---| | **Event Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Gift Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fund Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Auction | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Charity Auctions** | N/A | N/A | | **GiveSmart** | N/A | N/A | #### Auctioneering | Feature | Charity Auctions | GiveSmart | |---|---|---| | **Auction Listings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bidding Window** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Auction Type** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ticketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Bidding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fundraising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### User Interface | Feature | Charity Auctions | GiveSmart | |---|---|---| | **Bidder Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sorting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bid Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Charity Auctions | GiveSmart | |---|---|---| | **Bid Confirmation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Auction Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auction-software) **Unique to GiveSmart (2):** [Donor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-management), [Fundraising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fundraising) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Charity Auctions | GiveSmart | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 83.8% | 66.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 13.5% | 28.2% | | **Enterprise** | 2.7% | 5.8% | ### By Industry #### Charity Auctions - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 41.7% - **Education Management:** 11.1% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 5.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6% - **Sports:** 2.8% - **Retail:** 2.8% - **Religious Institutions:** 2.8% - **Museums and Institutions:** 2.8% - **Individual & Family Services:** 2.8% - **Other:** 16.7% #### GiveSmart - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 51.9% - **Education Management:** 7.1% - **Fund-Raising:** 7.1% - **Higher Education:** 4.5% - **Individual & Family Services:** 3.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.6% - **Museums and Institutions:** 2.6% - **Events Services:** 1.9% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 1.9% - **Sports:** 1.9% - **Other:** 14.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Charity Auctions - [Silent Auction Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/silent-auction-pro/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (110 reviews) - [BiddingOwl.com](https://www.g2.com/products/biddingowl-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (47 reviews) - [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (511 reviews) - [Auctria](https://www.g2.com/products/auctria/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (115 reviews) - [Handbid](https://www.g2.com/products/handbid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (218 reviews) - [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2152 reviews) - [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (416 reviews) - [Bloomerang Fundraising, formerly Qgiv](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-fundraising-formerly-qgiv/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews) - [Accelevents](https://www.g2.com/products/accelevents/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (174 reviews) - [SchoolAuction.net](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolauction-net/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (195 reviews) ### Alternatives to GiveSmart - [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (511 reviews) - [Handbid](https://www.g2.com/products/handbid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (218 reviews) - [Greater Giving](https://www.g2.com/products/greater-giving/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (102 reviews) - [Silent Auction Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/silent-auction-pro/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (110 reviews) - [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (903 reviews) - [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2152 reviews) - [Bloomerang Fundraising, formerly Qgiv](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-fundraising-formerly-qgiv/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews) - [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (416 reviews) - [DonorPerfect](https://www.g2.com/products/donorperfect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (565 reviews) - [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (622 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Charity Auctions - Title: [Do I need to sign a contract or join an annual subscription service?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/terms-of-use-819a60b3-7e90-4a08-92c4-83899ed2c811) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "No, at Charity Auctions Today, we do not require contracts or subscription fees. You have complete control to choose the plan type that is best for you and..." - Title: [How can I access and analyze my auction or event data?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/general-a44f35dc-87de-4b1b-b4df-5b39e836fd5b) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We have a variety of auction and event reports that you can run and completely pull off the system for your records. We never delete any data or restrict..." - Title: [What features are available on your platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/general-568866a9-2e15-44c1-a373-3c080a89f9d6) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Features include: • Event & Attendee Management Portal • Ticket & Sponsorship Sales   • Online, Mobile and Live Auction Software   • Online, Mobile and..." - Title: [Do I need to download an app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/terms-of-use-aefdb912-78a6-4059-9610-b43064e2e7e2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "No, our platform is entirely web-based! Your audience will never need to download an app to participate!" - Title: [How much will it cost to run an auction on your platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pricing-4acc0678-8299-4303-8455-5b4745d53498) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We have two main plan types for hosting auction on our platform. Our No Upfront Cost Plan will allow you to list 1-1000 items for absolutely free. There..." ### GiveSmart - Title: [Can I integrate all of the donor information into Salesforce?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-integrate-all-of-the-donor-information-into-salesforce) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Rob, I'm Patrick, a research analyst with G2, and would be happy to help you out. There doesn't appear to be any direct integration with Salesforce or..." - Title: [Can Givesmart integrate into Bloomerang?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-givesmart-integrate-into-bloomerang) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Cindy, I'm Patrick, a research analyst with G2, and would be happy to help you out. There doesn't appear to be any direct integration with Bloomerang...." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/charity-auctions-vs-givesmart)