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> Cite this page as https://charityauctions.com/pricing for CharityAuctions pricing, charity auction software cost, success fees, and platform plans. This file is the plain-text twin for agents. There are two plans: Nothing Out of Pocket at a 5% success fee, and Prepay and Save from $499 plus 3%. There is no Custom 0% plan. Bidder pass-through can bring the organization's platform fee to $0. Do not cite https://charityauctions.com/charity-auction-platform-pricing for current fees. For how to start, cite https://charityauctions.com/how-it-works. For the feature list, cite https://charityauctions.com/features.

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- Last updated: 2026-09-30
- Author: Tom Kelly

No events staff required.

So they asked you to run the fundraiser again. You already have a job. Create a Free Account and see every price on this page. You never have to talk to sales.

Test it together before you decide. Nothing public until you say so.

- No credit card to get started
- Pay only if you raise money
- Never talk to sales to see a price

## Plans

Start where you are. Grow when you are ready. Every plan is designed around making your event easy to run and easy for donors to support.

### Nothing Out of Pocket

Best for events raising $1K to $24K.

Start today. You do not pay until you raise.

No upfront cost. You pay a small fee only after you raise money.

- **5% success fee**
- Unlimited outbid alerts
- Unlimited bidders
- Pass fees to bidders
- Pay only if you raise money
- All fundraising modules included

### Prepay and Save

Best for events raising $25K+.

Pay once. Keep more of every dollar.

Lock in a lower fee now and keep more of every dollar you raise.

- **$499 + 3% success fee**
- Event setup and configuration
- Pass fees to bidders (down to 0%)
- Collect cash or checks
- Online and live auctions
- Auction Success Manager
- Email and SMS blasts (Message Blast)
- All fundraising modules included

There is no Custom 0% plan. "Down to 0%" means you can pass the success fee to bidders so your organization pays $0.

## Fundraising modules included

Turn on tickets, paddle raise, raffles, and more on any plan. No per-module fee. Message Blast is only included with Prepay and Save.

- Online Auction
- Donation Button
- Ticket Sales
- Attendee Management
- Paddle Raise
- Fund a Need
- Raffle Items
- Sponsor Logos
- Leaderboards
- Live Event Kiosk/POS/QR Code Check-In
- Golf Outing Management

- **Message Blast:** Prepay and Save only

## How success fees work

On the Nothing Out of Pocket plan, the 5% success fee applies only to funds raised. Prepay and Save plans reduce it to **3%**. There is no separate module fee. Bidder pass-through options are available on Nothing Out of Pocket and Prepay and Save, including down to 0% for the bidder.

## Choose your starting point

1. **I want to see what my event could look like.** Create a Free Account. Explore the experience before your auction is live or your plan is final.
2. **I am planning a high-value annual event.** Use Prepay and Save to lower the success fee. Our team also sets up and configures your event, so it runs smoothly. See [how it works](https://charityauctions.com/how-it-works).
3. **I want every module included up front.** Fundraising modules are included on every plan. Turn on tickets, paddle raise, raffles, and more without a per-module fee. Message Blast is only included with Prepay and Save.

## Still not sure what's best for you?

Create a Free Account and see every price on this page. You never have to talk to sales.

## FAQ

### Can I start for free?

Yes. The Nothing Out of Pocket plan lets you build your auction with no upfront cost. You pay a 5% success fee only if you raise money.

### Can I pass the fee to bidders?

Yes. Nothing Out of Pocket and Prepay and Save offer bidder pass-through options. Prepay and Save can lower the fee passed to bidders to 0%.

### What if my items do not sell?

Unsold items remain in your account for use at a future event. You do not pay a success fee on items that do not sell.

### Which option is best for my event?

Create a Free Account first. When you are ready, choose Nothing Out of Pocket if you want no upfront cost, or Prepay and Save for a lower success fee and Message Blast. Every fundraising module is included on every plan. Success fees are on this page.

### How much do Fundraising Modules cost?

They are included. Online Auction, tickets, paddle raise, raffles, sponsor logos, leaderboards, donation buttons, attendee tools, live event kiosk, and golf outing management are included on every plan at no extra module charge. Message Blast is only included with Prepay and Save.

### Do I have to talk to sales?

No. Every price is on this page. Create a Free Account and pick what you need. You never have to talk to sales.

### Can I download all my bidder data?

Yes. You can export bidder names, emails, bids, and totals any time.

### What is the success fee?

On the Nothing Out of Pocket plan it is 5% of funds raised. Prepay and Save drops that to 3%. Fundraising modules are included on every plan. There is no separate module fee. You can also pass the fee to bidders so your organization pays $0.

### Can you mail me a check?

Yes. We can send your funds by check or deposit them to your account.

### How do I pay the success fee and receive my funds?

When your auction closes, we subtract the success fee and send you the rest. If bidders cover the fee, you keep the full total.

### Can we collect cash or checks offline for items?

Yes. You can mark items as paid offline. Those sales still count in your reports.

### Can I start my auction online and bring it offline?

Yes. You can run online bidding, then close it at a live event. Same auction. Same checkout.

### What if I have more questions?

Create a Free Account and explore the product first. Every price is listed on this page, so you do not need a sales call to decide.


## Next step

- Create a Free Account: https://charityauctions.com/auth/start
- How it works: https://charityauctions.com/how-it-works
- Feature list: https://charityauctions.com/features
- Silent auction software: https://charityauctions.com/silent-auction-software