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GiveSmart vs WinningBidder.com Comparison (2026)

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GiveSmart

WinningBidder.com

Overview

GiveSmart is a mobile bidding and event management solution for fundraisers of all sizes, including foundations, nonprofits, and schools. GiveSmart’s key features include a ticketing portal, guest and event management, as well as online donations and silent auction tools.

WinningBidder.com provides low cost online auction software for nonprofits. Our software is simple to use, allowing organizers to launch an auction in minutes.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

3000

Per year

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

Free

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

211

127

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

81%

would recommend this app

4.8

134

113

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

93%

would recommend this app

Pros

“One of the easiest parts is the way the system closes out at the end of the auction and provides us with separate sheets for each bidder listing all the items they "won" and also automatically processing their card payments if they have one on file. ”

Vicki L.

VP DESK

Vicki L.

VP DESK

“We have a lot of repeat donors, so we can keep their same spot in the auction list and just change out the new image and description. ”

Vicki L.

VP DESK

Pros

“I also liked the printable flyers, clear fee breakdowns, total raised, and variety of travel packages.”

Micah K.

Project Coordinator

“there were no cons specifically, we did note the option to pay cash or check via donated items but automatically invoices so most people just paid with their card.”

Felicia G.

president

“From the initial call to the ease of management of winners, our organization had a great experience with TravelPledge and WinningBidder!”

Susan G.

Vincentian

Cons

“I don't like how we can't better distinguish between a company buying tickets from a person. If Jane Doe is the main contact for Company A, her name shows up instead of the company.”

Christina S.

Grants and Special Events Director

“My challenge with GiveSmart was my own inability to use it effectively in soliciting online donations.”

Ken S.

grant writer

“GiveSmart has been unreliable, poorly supported, difficult to integrate, slow to resolve critical issues, and has forced us to create our own workarounds despite paying thousands for their platform.”

Stephanie T.

President of Friends of Atlantic Beach Elementary

Cons

“I also didn't like if we wanted to close out and then open back up for the things that didn't sell, we would have to start a brand new auction versus opening it back up.”

Keturah O.

Health and Outreach Manager

“There were no tutorial videos to help with learning the platform.”

Micah K.

Project Coordinator

“As a small 501c3 we thought the expenses from using the site were a little drastic, especially with the percentage taken out for any of the TravelPledge items we sold.”

Criston K.

Tournament Director