Run your auction entirely online, bring it to your event, or combine both. Bidders can join from any device, compete for their favorite items and pay online when they win.
Create your account and auction. Add your branding to make it your own. Upload your items, adding photos, descriptions and bidding options. Connect Stripe to accept online payments through your own account. Share your auction link by email, social media or QR code.
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Need help? Our Australian team answers by live chat, and the help centre has step-by-step guides and videos.
Silent auction
Runs with scheduled open and close times and automatic overtime.
Live auction
Lots held for the stage, with optional pre-bidding so your auctioneer opens on a real number.
Sealed bidding
Bids stay hidden until close. Set minimum bids and increments, and sell to one or more winners.
Buy it now
Fixed price items for supporters who would rather pay a premium than keep competing.
Fund-a-need and paddle raise
Suggested giving levels with a live tally, run straight after the live auction.
Online raffles
Individual tickets or bundles, sent by email or text. The live drawing and winner reveal on screen.
Help guests bid, bring the action to your event screens and keep checkout running smoothly.
GalaBid is available to individuals, businesses, nonprofits, schools and community groups across Australia. Run a fundraising or commercial auction online, at an event, or both.
Ask our Australian team for pricing for your auction and the support you need. We will explain the software costs, payment processing and any optional services.
GalaBid is available to individuals, businesses, nonprofits, schools and community groups. You can run a fundraising or commercial auction, with your own branding and auction items.
Create your account, add your branding and upload your items with photos, descriptions and bidding settings. Connect your Stripe account for online payments, then share your auction link by email, social media or QR code.
Both. Run an online-only auction or combine online bidding with an in-person event. People can participate from your venue or remotely, using the same auction site.
Bidders open your auction link, register and bid from any device through their web browser. They can browse items, place bids and receive outbid notifications to help them follow the competition.
GalaBid supports silent auctions, sealed bids, Buy Now items and pre-bidding for live auctions. You can also enable max bidding, which bids automatically up to a participant’s chosen limit, and extended bidding, which gives bidders time to respond when late bids arrive.
Online payments are processed through your own connected Stripe account. GalaBid does not hold your auction proceeds. Stripe pays funds into your linked bank account according to its payout schedule. Processing fees apply.
Yes. You can accept payments outside GalaBid and mark the corresponding invoices as paid. This helps your team track outstanding payments and manage item collection.
Our Australian team can take you through the pricing options that suit your auction, including percentage-based and flat-fee options, and explain the payment processing costs for each.
Yes. Our support team provides help through online chat, and our Help Center includes step-by-step instructions and video tutorials for setting up and running your auction.
Pricing is confirmed by our Australian team. We will explain the software costs, payment processing and any optional services for your auction.
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