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Head-to-head · Fundraising Event Software

Handbid vs Givebutter

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Handbid #1 in Fundraising Event Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Handbid
Givebutter #7 in Fundraising Event Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Givebutter

Handbid leads on 0 checks, Givebutter on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHandbid · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Givebutter
  • Free trialonly Givebutter

Handbid scores higher on our rubric for fundraising event software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Handbid is the better fit for full-service nonprofit auctions. Givebutter is the better fit for affordable fundraising ecosystems.

  • Handbid fits best

    Full-service nonprofit auctions

  • Givebutter fits best

    Affordable fundraising ecosystems

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Side by side

Feature Handbid 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Givebutter 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Fundraising Event Software #7 in Fundraising Event Software
Best for Full-service nonprofit auctions Affordable fundraising ecosystems
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $29/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 9 integrations 16 integrations
Features Handbid 1/7 · Givebutter 1/7
Event registration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Online donations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Auction tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Raffle tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Peer-to-peer fundraising Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Donor reporting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile bidding ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports live, silent, hybrid, sealed, timed, and other auction formats
  • Combines ticketing, QR check-in, bidding, payments, and reporting
  • Offers native iOS and Android apps, API access, and nine integrations
  • Free plan includes forms, events, auctions, CRM, and engagement tools
  • Supports virtual, in-person, and hybrid fundraising with recurring gifts
  • Native iOS and Android apps, API, and broad third-party integrations
Cons
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan
  • There is no free trial
  • The broad workflow may be more than simple auction events require
  • Payment-processing charges depend on donor-tip settings
  • Auction functionality is less deep than auction-specialist platforms
  • Advanced automation and reporting require the Plus tier
Our verdict

Handbid is a fundraising event platform for nonprofits, enterprise foundations, professional sports teams, and other organizations running fundraising events. It brings together ticketing, registration, QR check-in, live and silent…

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Givebutter is a web-based fundraising platform for nonprofits and other organizations that need donation collection, campaign management, events, auctions, and donor engagement in one system. Its feature set covers customizable donation…

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  1. HandbidFundraising Event Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. GivebutterFundraising Event Software 8.7Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Handbid — where it wins

    • Supports live, silent, hybrid, sealed, timed, and other auction formats
    • Combines ticketing, QR check-in, bidding, payments, and reporting
    • Offers native iOS and Android apps, API access, and nine integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan
    • There is no free trial
    • The broad workflow may be more than simple auction events require

  • Givebutter — where it wins

    • Free plan includes forms, events, auctions, CRM, and engagement tools
    • Supports virtual, in-person, and hybrid fundraising with recurring gifts
    • Native iOS and Android apps, API, and broad third-party integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Payment-processing charges depend on donor-tip settings
    • Auction functionality is less deep than auction-specialist platforms
    • Advanced automation and reporting require the Plus tier
  • Handbid9.4/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit HandbidFull verdict →
  • Givebutter8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

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

    Visit GivebutterFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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