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The Best Fundraising Event Software in 2026

We researched fundraising event software from official websites, including pricing pages, plan tables and product documentation. Products are ranked on the category’s core job, value for money and verified features, helping charities compare tools for registrations, donations, auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer fundraising and donor reporting.

Our top picks

  1. Top ranked

    Handbid#1 of 31
    9.4/10

    A full-service fundraising event platform spanning auctions, ticketing, payments, and reporting.

    Pricing on request

  2. Runner-up

    Auctria#2 of 31
    9.2/10

    A flexible auction platform with a free plan, broad event tools, and limited integrations.

    Free plan

  3. Top-ranked free plan

    GalaBid#5 of 31
    8.9/10

    A flexible web-based fundraising toolkit with free entry and broad event features.

    Free plan

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The full ranking 31 tools, best first

31 tools
  1. Handbid

    Best forFull-service nonprofit auctions

    A full-service fundraising event platform spanning auctions, ticketing, payments, and reporting.

    • Mobile bidding
    9.4/10★★★★★
    Visit Handbid
  2. Auctria

    Best forBudget-conscious auction organizers

    A flexible auction platform with a free plan, broad event tools, and limited integrations.

    • Mobile bidding
    9.2/10★★★★★
    Visit Auctria
  3. Best forSchools running recurring auctions

    A web-based platform for auctions, ticketed events, donations, bidding, checkout, and reporting.

    • Mobile bidding
    9.1/10★★★★★
    View SchoolAuction
  4. Best forMature, complex fundraising events

    A mature event platform for complex auctions, donations, registration, and reporting.

    • Mobile bidding
    9.0/10★★★★☆
    Visit Greater Giving
  5. GalaBid

    Best forFlexible campaigns with free entry

    A flexible web-based fundraising toolkit with free entry and broad event features.

    • Mobile bidding
    8.9/10★★★★☆
    Visit GalaBid
  6. GiveSmart

    Best forEstablished donor and auction teams

    A broad fundraising and event platform for established donor and auction teams.

    Pricing on request Our GiveSmart verdict → Visit GiveSmart
    8.8/10★★★★☆
    Visit GiveSmart
  7. Best forAffordable fundraising ecosystems

    A broad, affordable fundraising suite with auctions, events, CRM, and mobile access.

    • Peer-to-peer fundraising
    Free plan · 30-day trial Our Givebutter verdict → Visit Givebutter
    8.7/10★★★★☆
    Visit Givebutter
  8. Best forNonprofits combining events and donor management

    A broad fundraising toolkit with a free plan and paid options for fee and support needs.

    • Peer-to-peer fundraising
    8.6/10★★★★☆
    Visit BetterWorld
  9. GiveGrove

    Best forFree all-in-one fundraising events

    A free web platform covering ticketed events, auctions, donations, and peer-to-peer campaigns.

    • Raffle tools
    • Auction tools
    • Donor reporting
    8.5/10★★★★☆
    Visit GiveGrove
  10. RallyUp

    Best forMulti-channel fundraising programs

    A broad fundraising toolkit for organizations running multi-channel campaigns and events.

    • Peer-to-peer fundraising
    8.4/10★★★★☆
    Visit RallyUp
  11. ClickBid

    Best forIntegrated auction and event operations

    An integrated platform for auctions, donations, events, and peer-to-peer fundraising.

    • Raffle tools
    • Auction tools
    • Donor reporting
    8.3/10★★★★☆
    Visit ClickBid
  12. OneCause

    Best forProfessional auction and giving programs

    A broad fundraising suite for organizations running auctions, events, and giving campaigns.

    • Peer-to-peer fundraising
    8.2/10★★★★☆
    Visit OneCause
  13. Best forTraditional nonprofit event teams

    A broad web-based toolkit for traditional nonprofit fundraising events.

    • Raffle tools
    • Auction tools
    • Donor reporting
    8.1/10★★★★☆
    Visit Sunrise
  14. Best forAuction-first organizations without apps

    A web-based auction platform covering bidding, giving, ticketing, checkout, and reporting.

    • Mobile bidding
    8.0/10★★★★☆
    See CharityAuctions
  15. BidPal

    Best forAuction teams needing checkout and event logistics

    A broad web-based auction toolkit for nonprofits that need bidding through checkout.

    • Mobile bidding
    7.9/10★★★★☆
    Visit BidPal
  16. Best forFree fundraising with auctions and raffles

    A broad fundraising platform with free tip pricing, auctions, raffles, and peer-to-peer tools.

    • Raffle tools
    • Auction tools
    • Donor reporting
    7.8/10★★★★☆
    Visit Eventgroove
  17. Best forSmall online and in-person auctions

    A focused auction platform with free entry and practical tools for hybrid events.

    • Raffle tools
    • Auction tools
    • Online donations
    7.7/10★★★★☆
    Visit Bid Beacon
  18. Best forSimple low-cost online auctions

    A low-cost online auction tool with bidding, checkout, payments, and reporting.

    • Mobile bidding
    7.6/10★★★★☆
    Visit 32auctions
  19. iConnectX

    Best forFree auction and ticketing events

    A free fundraising platform for ticketing, auctions, donations and mobile bidding.

    • Auction tools
    • Donor reporting
    • Online donations
    7.5/10★★★★☆
    Visit iConnectX
  20. GiveBid

    Best forAuction teams wanting AI assistance

    AI-assisted auction management covering bidding, checkout, payments, and reporting.

    • Mobile bidding
    Pricing on request Our GiveBid verdict → Visit GiveBid
    7.4/10★★★★☆
    Visit GiveBid
  21. RunSignup

    Best forRace and participant fundraising events

    A strong fit for race fundraising, with usage-based pricing and no auction workflows.

    • Event registration
    7.3/10★★★★☆
    Visit RunSignup
  22. Best forPeer-to-peer event fundraising

    A strong fit for peer-to-peer fundraising, team campaigns, and nonprofit events.

    • Event registration
    Free plan · pricing on request Our GoFundMe Pro verdict → Visit GoFundMe Pro
    7.2/10★★★★☆
    Visit GoFundMe Pro
  23. Best forMobile-first peer-to-peer events

    A mobile-first fundraising suite for nonprofits running peer-to-peer events.

    • Event registration
    Pricing on request Our DonorDrive verdict → Visit DonorDrive
    7.1/10★★★★☆
    Visit DonorDrive
  24. Enthuse

    Best forParticipation and peer-to-peer campaigns

    A broad charity fundraising platform with strong peer-to-peer and event tools.

    • Event registration
    7.0/10★★★★☆
    Visit Enthuse
  25. Best forVirtual and peer-to-peer fundraising events

    A broad event and peer-to-peer fundraising platform for nonprofits, with flexible virtual support.

    • Donor reporting
    • Online donations
    • Peer-to-peer fundraising
    Pricing on request Our Swell Fundraising verdict → Visit site
    6.9/10★★★☆☆
    Visit site
  26. Pledge It

    Best forPledge-based fundraising events

    A focused platform for pledge-based campaigns, events, teams, and donor communications.

    • Event registration
    6.8/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Pledge It
  27. Best forOrganizations needing ticketing and auctions

    A web-based nonprofit platform covering ticketing, donations, auctions, and campaign management.

    • Peer-to-peer fundraising
    6.7/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Events.org
  28. Best forUK-style auction fundraising events

    A full-featured choice for UK-style auction events, with a high annual starting price.

    • Raffle tools
    • Auction tools
    • Donor reporting
    6.6/10★★★☆☆
    Try Generosity Works
  29. GivePanel

    Best forCross-platform fundraiser management

    A cross-platform fundraising platform with campaign, event and team tools.

    • Event registration
    6.5/10★★★☆☆
    Visit GivePanel
  30. Best forLarge peer-to-peer participation events

    A focused platform for registration, participant engagement, and peer-to-peer fundraising.

    • Donor reporting
    • Online donations
    • Peer-to-peer fundraising
    6.4/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Blackbaud
  31. Best forProgram and case-management organizations

    A program-focused nonprofit platform with fundraising event tools in its Pro plan.

    6.3/10★★★☆☆
    Visit LiveImpact

No tools match those filters.

Compare at a glance

#ToolFree planPaid fromScore
1Handbid9.4
2AuctriaYes9.2
3SchoolAuction.netNo$1,000/yr9.1
4Greater Giving9.0
5GalaBidYes8.9
6GiveSmartNo8.8
7GivebutterYes$29/mo8.7
8BetterWorldYes$1,550/yr8.6
9GiveGroveYesFree8.5
10RallyUpYes8.4
11ClickBidNo8.3
12OneCauseNo8.2
13Sunrise Fundraising8.1
14CharityAuctionsNo8.0
15BidPalNo7.9
16Eventgroove FundraisingYes7.8
17Bid BeaconYes7.7
1832auctionsYes7.6
19iConnectXYesFree7.5
20GiveBid7.4
21RunSignupYes7.3
22GoFundMe ProYes7.2
23DonorDrive7.1
24EnthuseYes7.0
25Swell Fundraising6.9
26Pledge ItNo$1,200/yr6.8
27Events.orgYes$100/user/mo6.7
28Generosity WorksNo6.6
29GivePanelNo6.5
30Blackbaud TeamRaiser6.4
31LiveImpactNo$150/mo6.3

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How we rank fundraising event software

Every tool on this page was researched by iTechGuides Editors from its official website — pricing pages, plan tables and product documentation. We rank on how well each one does this category's core job, what the free or entry plan includes, and where it falls short. Where we have enough verified facts, the score out of 10 is a rubric — job fit, value and how much we could verify — shown with its breakdown on every tool's page; a tool we have not verified enough to score yet shows its rank without a number. Scores are re-checked when a product changes its plans. Read the full editorial policy, or submit a tool we missed.

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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