# Greater Giving vs Handbid Comparison

| | Greater Giving | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 102 | 218 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (62.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | $1,396.00 Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Greater Giving

Pros:
- Ease of Use (22 reviews)
- Customer Support (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (7 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (6 reviews)

### Handbid

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- Customer Support (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Confusion (3 reviews)
- Image Handling (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Greater Giving | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (90 reviews) | 9.4 (133 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (92 reviews) | 9.1 (160 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.5 (61 reviews) | 8.9 (146 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.8 (62 reviews) | 9.2 (117 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (87 reviews) | 9.5 (135 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (59 reviews) | 9.6 (119 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.6 (89 reviews) | 9.4 (127 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Greater Giving

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Express Package

Price: Contact Us

Description: Greater Giving Express is a simple solution from one secure platform to manage the most crucial steps of your auction or fundraiser. This is our most basic package, combining Greater Giving Event Software and Auctionpay. These solutions will get you started streamlining your event management, and can be built upon with other Greater Giving products. 

Key Features:
- Manage fundraiser details and tasks online
- Track procured items and create packages
- Create bid sheets, labels, catalogs and certificates

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/greater-giving/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Handbid

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: The Big Event

Price: $1,396.00 Per Year

Description: Our Do-It-Yourself package is perfect for solo event planners who need premium night-of-event software support for one event

Key Features:
- Custom Theme Tool 
- Text-2-Give Included
- Unlimited Items

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/handbid/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Fundraising

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Greater Giving** | 7.7/10 | 33 |
| **Handbid** | 8.7/10 | 47 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Greater Giving | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.5 (29 reviews) | 9.3 (41 reviews) | 
| **Interaction Tracking** | 7.5 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | 7.2 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 
| **Donor Profiles** | 7.2 (23 reviews) | 8.0 (34 reviews) | 

#### Fundraising

| Feature | Greater Giving | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|
| **Campaign Management** | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (36 reviews) | 
| **Online Donation Portal** | 8.7 (30 reviews) | 8.9 (40 reviews) | 
| **Event Planning** | 8.6 (30 reviews) | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 
| **Recurring Donations** | 6.8 (19 reviews) | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Peer-to-peer Fundraising** | 7.0 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Capabilities** | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 9.0 (32 reviews) | 

#### Marketing

| Feature | Greater Giving | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email Marketing** | 6.8 (20 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Direct Mail Tools** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (16 reviews) | 

### Auction

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Greater Giving** | 8.4/10 | 12 |
| **Handbid** | 9.5/10 | 33 |

#### Auctioneering

| Feature | Greater Giving | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|
| **Auction Listings** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 9.8 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Bidding Window** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 9.8 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Auction Type** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 9.7 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Ticketing** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 9.2 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile Bidding** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 9.4 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Fundraising** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 9.4 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### User Interface

| Feature | Greater Giving | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bidder Profiles** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 9.3 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Sorting** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 9.4 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Bid Alerts** | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 9.6 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Greater Giving | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bid Confirmation** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 9.6 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payment Processing** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 9.5 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reporting** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 9.3 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Auction Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auction-software), [Fundraising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fundraising)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Greater Giving | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 62.4% | 72.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.7% | 25.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 7.9% | 2.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Greater Giving

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 46.5%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 13.9%
- **Education Management:** 6.9%
- **Fund-Raising:** 5.0%
- **Religious Institutions:** 4.0%
- **Events Services:** 4.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.0%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 2.0%
- **Accounting:** 1.0%
- **Other:** 11.9%

#### Handbid

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 42.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 10.0%
- **Education Management:** 7.6%
- **Sports:** 5.7%
- **Fund-Raising:** 5.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Hospitality:** 2.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.9%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 16.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Greater Giving

- [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [GiveSmart](https://www.g2.com/products/givesmart/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (158 reviews)
- [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (622 reviews)
- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2140 reviews)
- [GoFundMe Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/gofundme-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (147 reviews)
- [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (898 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 (410 reviews)
- [Bloomerang Fundraising, formerly Qgiv](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-fundraising-formerly-qgiv/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews)
- [Neon CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/neon-one-llc-neon-crm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (426 reviews)

### Alternatives to Handbid

- [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [GiveSmart](https://www.g2.com/products/givesmart/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (158 reviews)
- [Silent Auction Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/silent-auction-pro/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (110 reviews)
- [Bloomerang Fundraising, formerly Qgiv](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-fundraising-formerly-qgiv/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews)
- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2140 reviews)
- [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (410 reviews)
- [SchoolAuction.net](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolauction-net/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (898 reviews)
- [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (622 reviews)
- [DonorPerfect](https://www.g2.com/products/donorperfect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (565 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Greater Giving

No discussions available for this product.

### Handbid

- Title: [Does anyone else think that customer service is outstanding?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37145-does-anyone-else-think-that-customer-service-is-outstanding) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Thank you for your kind compliments! We will pass this along to our Client Services team! "
- Title: [Equipment Rentals](https://www.g2.com/discussions/equipment-rentals) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, we can rent you iPads and Chrome Books or you can borrow them from Friends or Family. It is entirely up to you. We don’t require you use our equipment...."
- Title: [Do you have onsite support available for our event?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/event-staff-and-onsite-support) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, we can be onSite. Remember that we designed Handbid to be self-service which means that we don’t REQUIRE you to hire us. However, we know that a..."
- Title: [Do you offer multi-year discounts?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/multi-year-discounts) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. We have 1, 3 and 5-year contracts with the multi-year agreements having rather substantial upfront discounts. Moreover, these contracts are rather..."
- Title: [Do my guest or bidders need a smartphone?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ways-to-bid) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No, they can bid from the Handbid iPad App. It is really easy to use and your guests can create their account, place bids, get notified (via SMS) when..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/greater-giving-vs-handbid)