# GoFundMe Pro vs Silent Auction Pro Comparison

| | GoFundMe Pro | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 147 | 110 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (75.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $99.00 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### GoFundMe Pro

Pros:
- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Customizability (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Excessive Fees (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

### Silent Auction Pro

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | GoFundMe Pro | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (120 reviews) | 9.3 (92 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (120 reviews) | 9.1 (92 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (82 reviews) | 9.0 (81 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (89 reviews) | 9.4 (81 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (117 reviews) | 10.0 (91 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 9.9 (81 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (113 reviews) | 9.7 (92 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### GoFundMe Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Silent Auction Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Giving Campaign

Price: Starting at $99.00

Description: Allow your supporters to donate all year long from a mobile device or desktop! Giving Campaigns provide an easy way to collect one-time and recurrent donations. Create a personalized domain name, and encourage your supporters to participate with Text to Give.

Key Features:
- Unlimited Donors
- Custom landing page
- Custom domain name

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/silent-auction-pro/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Fundraising

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GoFundMe Pro** | 8.5/10 | 70 |
| **Silent Auction Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | GoFundMe Pro | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interaction Tracking** | 8.1 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 8.3 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Profiles** | 8.0 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Fundraising

| Feature | GoFundMe Pro | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Campaign Management** | 9.2 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Online Donation Portal** | 9.4 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Event Planning** | 8.2 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Donations** | 9.0 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Peer-to-peer Fundraising** | 9.1 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Capabilities** | 8.5 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing

| Feature | GoFundMe Pro | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email Marketing** | 7.2 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Direct Mail Tools** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Donor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GoFundMe Pro** | 8.8/10 | 12 |
| **Silent Auction Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | GoFundMe Pro | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **User Dashboard** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Profiles** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Donor Management

| Feature | GoFundMe Pro | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Moves Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Pledge Tracking** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **E-Document Storage** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Acknowledgments & Communications** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Interoperability

| Feature | GoFundMe Pro | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event Tracking** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Gift Tracking** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fund Accounting** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Auction

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GoFundMe Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Silent Auction Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Auctioneering

| Feature | GoFundMe Pro | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | GoFundMe Pro | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | GoFundMe Pro | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bid Confirmation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Fundraising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fundraising)

**Unique to GoFundMe Pro (1):** [Donor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-management)

**Unique to Silent Auction Pro (1):** [Auction Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auction-software)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | GoFundMe Pro | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 75.0% | 80.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 20.1% | 18.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.9% | 1.8% | 

### By Industry

#### GoFundMe Pro

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 64.6%
- **Fund-Raising:** 4.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.5%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 2.8%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 2.8%
- **Philanthropy:** 2.8%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.1%
- **Law Enforcement:** 1.4%
- **Human Resources:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 12.5%

#### Silent Auction Pro

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 25.5%
- **Education Management:** 15.5%
- **Fund-Raising:** 10.9%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.4%
- **Accounting:** 2.7%
- **Religious Institutions:** 2.7%
- **Philanthropy:** 2.7%
- **Design:** 1.8%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 1.8%
- **Law Practice:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 28.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to GoFundMe Pro

- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2132 reviews)
- [Donorbox](https://www.g2.com/products/donorbox/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1455 reviews)
- [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [DonorPerfect](https://www.g2.com/products/donorperfect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (565 reviews)
- [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (409 reviews)
- [Neon CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/neon-one-llc-neon-crm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (425 reviews)
- [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (622 reviews)
- [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews)
- [Bloomerang Fundraising, formerly Qgiv](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-fundraising-formerly-qgiv/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews)
- [Bonterra DonorDrive](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-donordrive/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (266 reviews)

### Alternatives to Silent Auction Pro

- [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews)
- [Handbid](https://www.g2.com/products/handbid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (218 reviews)
- [GiveSmart](https://www.g2.com/products/givesmart/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (158 reviews)
- [SchoolAuction.net](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolauction-net/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2132 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 (409 reviews)
- [BiddingOwl.com](https://www.g2.com/products/biddingowl-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [Auctria](https://www.g2.com/products/auctria/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (115 reviews)
- [Accelevents](https://www.g2.com/products/accelevents/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (173 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### GoFundMe Pro

- Title: [What is classy software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-classy-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "3rd party fundraising software for nonprofits looking to grow their individual giving revenue stream."
- Title: [Is Classy org legit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-classy-org-legit) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "They have created a very user friendly platform, and the management and processing gets the funds from donors to your cause in a way that meets the needs of..."

### Silent Auction Pro

- Title: [Third Party Payment](https://www.g2.com/discussions/third-party-payment) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Medlee, thank you for your question. We recommend against processing outside of the software, as it is best practice to provide your supporters with a..."
- Title: [Several Questions](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50254-several-questions) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Credit Card readers are easily ordered through our website, once you have established your group within the software. Yes, you do have the option to pass the..."
- Title: [Do you charge for technical support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/support-bb877a95-de8b-4ac3-9026-27814bcff391) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No! We provide technical support free of charge. We want you to be successful. We also staff appropriately on the weekends, based upon the number of events...."
- Title: [What are the hours of your technical support? Do you have night of event technical support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/support-ef2e7ec2-4d88-4f59-856c-4a6f97a7c91c) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The support desk is available from 8am to 9pm Pacific - 7 days a week and is free to customers who have purchased the AuctionDay component. If you have..."
- Title: [What happens if we lose the Internet connection or your server crashes? Is the data backed up?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/data-2f713c6e-0eee-4fde-baea-783bf35ce93a) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "With respect to the integrity of our servers, we have two servers and databases running in a master/slave configuration running on separate networks. Every..."

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