OneCause pricing is built around annual packages. Its Professional Auction & Event package costs $2,995 a year, OneCause also lists a Pay-As-You-Go plan, and its payment processing rates start from 2.0%. GalaBid prices per campaign instead, with published pricing and 100+ features on every plan: a Free plan with no platform fee, a Pro plan at 4.9% with no tip prompts, or a $1,250 flat fee.
So which costs less depends on how often you fundraise. From about three campaigns a year, OneCause's $2,995 annual package is cheaper than GalaBid's $1,250-per-campaign flat fee. If you run fewer campaigns, want to set up yourself without a sales process, or want payments going to your own Stripe account, GalaBid is likely the better fit. Plus, GalaBid's Free plan has no platform fee.
Note: Pricing was last checked October 2026.
OneCause pricing vs GalaBid pricing
From about three campaigns a year, OneCause's annual package is cheaper than GalaBid's flat fee. Below that, GalaBid's flat fee costs less, and its Free plan has no platform fee. That compares software costs only, before card processing; confirm with OneCause what its annual package covers for your fundraisers.
A Free plan that shares tips with your cause
On GalaBid's Free plan, a default tip to GalaBid is added at checkout. Supporters can change it, including to zero, and GalaBid shares 10% of tips with your cause. If supporters opt out of the tip, there's no financial penalty for your fundraiser.
Card processing at your own Stripe rate
OneCause's payment processing rates start from 2.0%. On GalaBid, payments go through your own Stripe account at your own Stripe rate, so if your Stripe rate is lower than the processing rate OneCause quotes you, GalaBid lets you keep it.
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Full control of your funds
With GalaBid, payments go to your own Stripe account, and you set your payout schedule in Stripe.
OneCause vs GalaBid: nonprofit fundraising software comparison
When OneCause might be the better fit
OneCause may be the best fit if:
- You run several fundraisers a year. OneCause's $2,995 annual Professional Auction & Event package is cheaper than GalaBid's $1,250-per-campaign flat fee from about three campaigns a year. GalaBid's Free plan has no platform fee.
- You need direct integrations with your donor database or other tools. OneCause names Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, Luminate, Mailchimp, Double the Donation, Amply and DAFpay by Chariot.
- You want personalized consultation and on-site support at your event.
- You want year-round giving and event fundraising on the same platform, including recurring donations, donation forms you can embed on your own website, and Text2Give keyword giving.
- You run peer-to-peer campaigns such as runs, walks and rides, with team and family fundraising pages, fitness tracking and livestreaming.
- Your supporters want more ways to pay, such as ACH bank transfer, Venmo, PayPal or donor-advised funds.
- You need a drag-and-drop seating chart to manage your guest list.
- You manage chapters or affiliates and need combined reporting across them (OneCause's Nationals plan).
- You want card capture at check-in by tapping a guest's card on a phone, plus ticket sales at the door.
When GalaBid might be the better fit
GalaBid may be the best fit if:
- You want the full set of event features at a lower cost. That's 100+ features on every plan, with published pricing: Free (no platform fee), Pro (4.9%, no tip prompts) or a flat fee.
- You want to raise more with the Free plan. A default tip to GalaBid is added at checkout, supporters can change it (including to zero), and GalaBid shares 10% of tips with your cause.
- You want full control of your funds. Payments go to your own Stripe account, and you set your payout schedule in Stripe.
- Your own Stripe rate is lower than the processing rate OneCause quotes you.
- You want to choose whether supporters must add a card before bidding. Card pre-confirmation is optional on GalaBid.
- You want to set up your campaign yourself, today, without going through a sales process.
- You want instant access to a dashboard that's easy to pick up, for online-only campaigns or in-person events.
- You want to add as many large, high-quality images as you like to each item, shown in an enlargeable carousel.
- You'd like as many free Zoom calls as you need while you set up your campaign.
- Your own team will run the event, with GalaBid live chat support throughout, plus volunteer and personal-shopper accounts so helpers can register guests and place bids for them.
- You want expert advice instantly via live chat, with the team online 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends.
- You want tried-and-tested consignment items added to your campaign in a couple of clicks, straight from your dashboard, only paying for items that sell.
- Online payments through your own Stripe account meet your needs. On the flat-fee plan you can also mark invoices paid by cash, check or card terminal.
- Assigning guests to tables without a visual seating plan is enough for your event.
- You run raffles and want fair-draw tools: a certified random number generator, numbered e-tickets, downloadable raffle reports, and a live draw display for your projector screen.
- You want sealed bids, plus automatic overtime that extends an item when a late bid lands, so nothing closes while two people are still bidding.
- You want supporters to bid from their phone's browser with no app to download.
- You prefer an independent, founder-led company. OneCause has been part of Bonterra, a private-equity-backed software group, since October 2025.
How a four-person nonprofit turned an online silent auction into twice the funds
At a glance
- Organization: Women's Empowerment Coalition (WECO), which supports local, community-based projects for gender equity in five countries, mostly women's social enterprise and girls' education programs
- Team: four people, with co-founders in Portland and Austin
- Used GalaBid for: a virtual silent auction, run over four or five days
- Result: a follow-up appeal about a month later doubled the amount raised through GalaBid
The challenge
WECO's team was tired of crowdfunding. As co-founder Jenny Clark put it, they needed something different, something more fun for the team and for the people they were asking for support. With a few donated items in hand, they decided to try a silent auction. A virtual event felt more manageable than an in-person one, and they wanted it to be engaging and interactive without overburdening anyone.
The other platforms they looked at had fees and a lot of technical complexity. For a team of four, they didn't need all the extra features and subscriptions. They wanted something that fit their budget, was practical to use, wouldn't add up fees, and wouldn't give them a lot to learn.
How they used GalaBid
Jenny found GalaBid approachable, both for her team and for supporters. WECO already had a Stripe account on its website, so linking it was easy. Setting up the auction took her maybe three or four hours, partly because she enjoyed doing the branding and writing the item descriptions. She didn't run into any problems and never felt she needed someone to walk her through it.
To fill the catalog, the co-founders went to businesses they knew in their cities. A mid-range ask, a $50 or $100 gift certificate, got a good reception, so they could put together baskets. A board member offered an experience at their apartment in Paris. After the auction, the team followed up with winners and coordinated delivery of their items.
The results
- Easy and fun for supporters. WECO got a lot of feedback that the auction was easy and fun, and that people enjoyed seeing others bidding.
- More for their programs. Jenny says the lack of fees meant all of the proceeds could go directly to their programming.
- Twice the funds. The team used the auction as the springboard for a follow-up appeal about a month later, thanking everyone who took part and inviting anyone who missed out to donate. That doubled the amount raised through GalaBid.
- Ready to do it again. WECO hasn't needed to run one this year, as other fundraising streams have taken priority, but Jenny would absolutely do it again and prefers it to crowdfunding.
How a 400-guest research gala raised over $96,000 in its first year on GalaBid
At a glance
- Organization: Dravet Syndrome Foundation, a small US nonprofit that funds research specific to Dravet syndrome, a rare seizure disorder
- Event: Its largest gala, held in St. Louis for eight years and hosted by a local family, with more than 400 guests
- Used GalaBid for: The gala, for the first time, after trying two other platforms
- Result: Over $96,000 raised at the one event
The challenge
The St. Louis gala is a big night: silent and live auctions, a paddle raise the foundation calls Bid for a Cure, and a local band to dance the night away. Its guests span a wide range of ages.
GalaBid was the third platform the foundation had used for the event. Many older guests had found the previous two very difficult to use, so the team went looking for something more user-friendly and easier.
How they used GalaBid
Two things stood out when the team found GalaBid. First, guests didn’t need an account just to look at the auction items. On the previous platform, they had to create one even to browse. The foundation wanted guests to see the items and descriptions first, and only create an account once they wanted to place a bid.
Second, invoices. If a guest didn’t want to enter a credit card right away, the team could send an invoice after the event, which made it easy for them to pay afterwards.
When the team needed help, Meredith Bankston used GalaBid’s live chat and found it very helpful, quick and responsive.
The results
- Over $96,000 raised at the gala, with more than 400 guests.
- “A game changer.” That’s how Meredith described the foundation’s first year with GalaBid.
- Fewer barriers to bidding. Guests could browse every item without an account, and pay by invoice after the event if they preferred not to enter a card.
- Planning ahead. A few guests asked how to place a bid, so this year the foundation plans to have a volunteer or staff member dedicated to the silent auction room to answer questions. Meredith is also interested in using GalaBid for ticketing too.
Watch Dravet Foundation’s Case Study Video
How to switch from OneCause to GalaBid
- Check your OneCause agreement. Note when your annual package ends, so you can plan your first GalaBid campaign around it.
- Choose your GalaBid plan. Pick Free (no platform fee), Pro (4.9%, no tip prompts) or the $1,250 flat fee, depending on how you want to fund the platform.
- Set up your campaign yourself. Sign up and get instant access to the dashboard, with no sales process. Book as many free Zoom calls as you need while you set up.
- Connect your own Stripe account. Payments go straight to it, and you set your payout schedule in Stripe.
- Add your items and features. Upload your items with as many large images as you like, add tried-and-tested consignment items in a couple of clicks, and set up raffles, tables and volunteer accounts for the event.
Frequently asked questions
How much does OneCause cost?
OneCause's Professional Auction & Event package costs $2,995 a year. OneCause also lists a Pay-As-You-Go plan, and a Nationals plan for organizations with chapters or affiliates.
Does OneCause have a pay-as-you-go plan?
Yes. OneCause lists a Pay-As-You-Go plan alongside its annual packages.
What are OneCause's payment processing fees?
OneCause's payment processing rates start from 2.0%. Supporters can pay by ACH bank transfer, Venmo, PayPal or donor-advised funds.
Is OneCause cheaper than GalaBid?
It depends on how many campaigns you run. From about three campaigns a year, OneCause's $2,995 annual package is cheaper than GalaBid's $1,250-per-campaign flat fee. For fewer campaigns, GalaBid's flat fee costs less, and its Free plan has no platform fee.
How much does GalaBid cost?
GalaBid published pricing and 100+ features on every plan: Free (no platform fee), Pro (4.9%, no tip prompts) or a $1,250 flat fee per campaign.
How does GalaBid's Free plan work?
A default tip to GalaBid is added at checkout. Supporters can change it, including to zero, and GalaBid shares 10% of tips with your cause. If supporters opt out of the tip, there's no financial penalty for your fundraiser.
Who controls the funds on GalaBid?
You do. Payments go to your own Stripe account, and you set your payout schedule in Stripe.
Does OneCause require a card to bid?
Some OneCause reviewers report guests had to enter a card to RSVP or bid (Capterra, Sept and Nov 2025). On GalaBid, card pre-confirmation is optional, so you choose whether supporters must add a card before bidding.
Can I set up GalaBid without a sales call?
Yes. You can set up your campaign yourself, today, with instant access to the dashboard and no sales process.
Does OneCause integrate with Salesforce and Raiser's Edge?
Yes. OneCause names integrations with Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, Luminate, Mailchimp, Double the Donation, Amply and DAFpay by Chariot.
Does GalaBid have a seating chart?
GalaBid lets you assign guests to tables without a visual seating plan. If you need a drag-and-drop seating chart, OneCause offers one.
Do supporters need an app to bid on GalaBid?
No. Supporters bid from their phone's browser, with no app to download.
Is OneCause part of Bonterra?
Yes. OneCause has been part of Bonterra, a private-equity-backed software group, since October 2025.
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