Compare GiveSmart and Handbid 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (72.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
$1,396.00 Per Year
GiveSmart
Star Rating
(156)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
Learn more about GiveSmartHandbid
Star Rating
(216)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,396.00 Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that GiveSmart excels in its Bid Confirmation feature, scoring a remarkable 9.6, which reviewers say provides a seamless experience for confirming bids during auctions. In contrast, Handbid, while still strong, has a slightly lower score of 9.2 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Handbid shines in Quality of Support, achieving a score of 9.5, with users on G2 highlighting the responsiveness and helpfulness of their support team. GiveSmart, while also good, has a lower score of 8.9, indicating room for improvement in customer service.
- G2 users note that Handbid's Event Planning capabilities are superior, scoring 9.2, with many reviewers praising its intuitive interface and comprehensive tools for managing events. GiveSmart, on the other hand, received a score of 7.9, suggesting that users find it less effective in this area.
- Users say that GiveSmart's Online Donation Portal is highly rated at 9.3, with reviewers mentioning its user-friendly design and ease of use for donors. Handbid's score of 8.9 indicates it may not be as straightforward for users looking to make donations online.
- Reviewers mention that GiveSmart's Automation features are particularly strong, scoring 9.0, which users appreciate for streamlining their fundraising processes. Handbid, with a score of 8.9, offers automation but may not be as robust in this area according to user feedback.
- Users on G2 report that Handbid's Campaign Management features are effective, scoring 8.8, with many highlighting its ability to manage multiple campaigns easily. GiveSmart's score of 8.4 suggests it may not provide the same level of functionality for users managing various fundraising efforts.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GiveSmart
Starter
Contact Us
Per Year
Ideal for nonprofits who want to get started with quality online fundraising tools and room to grow.
- Customizable, embeddable donation forms
- Unlimited peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns
- Text and email messaging
Handbid
The Big Event
$1,396.00
Per Year
Our Do-It-Yourself package is perfect for solo event planners who need premium night-of-event software support for one event
- Custom Theme Tool
- Text-2-Give Included
- Unlimited Items
Free Trial
GiveSmart
No trial information availableHandbid
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
133
9.4
133
Ease of Use
9.1
131
9.1
158
Ease of Setup
8.6
105
8.9
146
Ease of Admin
8.8
105
9.2
117
Quality of Support
8.9
131
9.5
135
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
105
9.6
119
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
125
9.4
127
Features by Category
Administration
8.8
15
9.3
41
8.3
12
8.9
38
9.0
5
8.9
34
8.0
14
8.0
34
Fundraising
8.4
17
8.8
36
9.3
17
8.9
40
7.9
12
9.2
33
9.2
15
8.1
13
8.3
10
8.8
13
9.3
14
9.0
32
Marketing
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.0
16
Administration
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Donor Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Interoperability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Auctioneering
Not enough data
9.8
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.8
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.7
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
27
|
Verified
User Interface
Not enough data
9.3
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
28
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
9.6
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
30
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GiveSmart and Handbid are categorized as Fundraising and Auction
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GiveSmart
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Handbid
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
52.6%
Fund-Raising
7.1%
Education Management
7.1%
Individual & Family Services
3.9%
Higher Education
3.9%
Other
25.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
42.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
10.0%
Education Management
7.7%
Sports
5.7%
Fund-Raising
5.3%
Other
29.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
GiveSmart
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
Easy to manage and have got higher bids on silent auction
Most Helpful Critical Review
Erin R.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
It is not as simple as it seems. Very complex just to set up and requires hours of tutorials to get the basic information. Takes too much time when I thought it was going to take less.
Handbid
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kim S.
Verified User in Sports
Loved how fast the service reps would reply to my emails. Always very kind and patient with me on what I asked. I will say we will never return to the individual bid sheets again. Our parents enjoyed bidding from their phones and told us how much they loved...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Music
The price was the biggest dislike for us. We only held auctions three times a year so the pricing did not seem worth it for us. In addition, we found that there was some lagging depending on how active the app was. Because of that, it made it more difficult...
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
Easy to manage and have got higher bids on silent auction
Kim S.
Verified User in Sports
Loved how fast the service reps would reply to my emails. Always very kind and patient with me on what I asked. I will say we will never return to the individual bid sheets again. Our parents enjoyed bidding from their phones and told us how much they loved...
Erin R.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
It is not as simple as it seems. Very complex just to set up and requires hours of tutorials to get the basic information. Takes too much time when I thought it was going to take less.
Verified User in Music
The price was the biggest dislike for us. We only held auctions three times a year so the pricing did not seem worth it for us. In addition, we found that there was some lagging depending on how active the app was. Because of that, it made it more difficult...
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Discussions
Can Givesmart integrate into Bloomerang?
1 comment
PS
Hi Cindy, I'm Patrick, a research analyst with G2, and would be happy to help you out. There doesn't appear to be any direct integration with Bloomerang....Read more
Can I integrate all of the donor information into Salesforce?
1 comment
PS
Hi Rob,
I'm Patrick, a research analyst with G2, and would be happy to help you out. There doesn't appear to be any direct integration with Salesforce or...Read more
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WHAT ARE YOUR CREDIT CARD FEES?
1 comment
Official Response from Handbid
If you use our CC system, our fees are a flat 3.5% and a 30 cent per transaction fee. We don’t charge differently for Amex vs. MC/Visa/Discover. We offer...Read more
Are the apps free?
1 comment
Official Response from Handbid
Yes, they are free to download and available for both iPhone and Android devices. Want to see a preview of them? You can download the iPhone app directly...Read more
What about hidden fees? Are there any?
1 comment
Official Response from Handbid
Nope. All of our fees are here on this page and available for you to review. There is no fine print that you are pointed to in the contract after you receive...Read more
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