The online auction platform for Canadian charities, non-profits and schools

GalaBid is the auction platform behind thousands of charity auctions each year, online and in person. Over 100 features come as standard on every plan, with no platform fee on the free plan for Canadian fundraisers. Add raffles, donation items and buy-nows alongside your auction.

free fundraising website ready to be set up and run

Bidding supporters enjoy, from any device

No app, no paper. Supporters bid on any browser, and get a text with one tap back to the item when they are outbid. Overtime and max bidding keep the momentum going till the final second.

Built to raise more, from ballroom to browser

In-person events

Mobile bidding at the table

Guests bid from their phones. No waiting, no paper.

Leaderboards on the big screen

Top bids and new-bid pop-ups in real time during your event.

Ticketing and checkout included

Sell tickets and tables, check guests in, and clear the room with the checkout console.

Online auctions

Live in minutes

A branded auction site with no technical skills needed.

Reach supporters anywhere

Shareable, mobile-first auctions, raffles and donations for supporters across Canada and beyond.

Real-time reporting

Track bids, revenue and activity as they happen.

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An auction platform built for Canadian events

Running a gala, golf tournament or community dinner? GalaBid has run auctions at fundraising events for over a decade.

Personal shopper for guests

Volunteer mode on a tablet or phone lets your team register bidders, place bids on their behalf and help with payment. Ideal for guests who would rather not use their phone.

Auction leaderboard

Projector displays with new-bid pop-ups and the highest bidder's name on screen.

Pledge leaderboard

Run your fund-a-need or paddle raise alongside the auction and track progress to target on screen in real time.

Raffle leaderboard

Draw your raffle live and let the room watch winners appear, prize by prize.

Auctioneer-led items

Display live auction items with or without online pre-bidding, and record winning bids and payments on the night.

Fast checkout

Search by bidder, item number or item name to see payment status instantly, mark items as collected or shipped, and wrap up without a lineup.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Canadian Auction Platform

Is GalaBid’s online auction platform free to use in Canada?

Yes. GalaBid’s Free plan has no platform fee. Participants can leave an optional tip to GalaBid at checkout, change the amount or choose zero. Your campaign isn’t charged if they don’t tip. Standard Stripe payment processing fees still apply. See our pricing options.

Is GalaBid only for registered charities?

No. Individuals, businesses, non-profits, schools and community groups can also use GalaBid. Run a fundraising or commercial auction with your own branding and auction items.

How do I set up an online auction?

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.

Can I run an auction entirely online or alongside an event?

Both. Run an entirely online auction or combine online bidding with a gala, golf tournament, school fundraiser or other event. Guests at your venue and people joining remotely can bid on the same items. Explore our silent auction software.

How do people register and bid?

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.

What bidding options does GalaBid offer?

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.

Where does the auction money go?

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. Learn more about payments and funds safety.

Can winners pay by cash, cheque or our own card terminal?

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.

Can we remove the optional tipping prompt?

Yes. Choose a paid plan if you prefer checkout without tip prompts. GalaBid offers percentage-based and flat-fee options. Compare them on our pricing page.

Is help available while we set up and run our auction?

Yes. Our support team provides help through online chat, and our Help Centre includes step-by-step instructions and video tutorials for setting up and running your auction.

How is the auction platform free in Canada?

On the Free plan there is no platform fee. When winners pay for their items they see a suggested tip to GalaBid, which they can change to any amount including zero, and 10% of tips are shared back to your cause. If your winners do not tip, your campaign is not charged. If you would rather supporters never see a tip prompt, the Pro plan charges 4.9%, and a flat fee option is available for larger campaigns. Stripe's Canadian card fees, 2.9% + C$0.30 for domestic cards, apply on every plan and are passed through without markup.

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