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OneCause is built for big galas with annual contracts. 32auctions is built for organizers who just want to run an online silent auction — start free, no contract, no app for bidders.
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If you're weighing OneCause, you're probably running a serious fundraiser and want to know whether you actually need an enterprise platform — and an enterprise price — to do it well. Often you don't. OneCause is genuinely strong for large, staffed galas. But if your event is an online or hybrid silent auction, most of what you're paying for is infrastructure you won't use.
32auctions covers the core of a silent auction — catalog, mobile browser bidding, outbid alerts, reporting — free to start, with no contract.
32auctions vs. OneCause, side by side
Every OneCause figure comes from OneCause's own pricing pages. Where they don't publish a number, we say so rather than guess.
| 32auctions | OneCause | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free — up to 20 items, unlimited bidders | Pay-as-you-go from $200; no free tier |
| Annual subscription | None. Pay per event, only if you upgrade | Professional Auction & Event package listed at $2,995/year |
| Contract required | No contract, no minimums | Annual plans; higher tiers quote-based |
| Platform fee on funds raised | None — no commission | Processing/transaction fees apply; full schedule not published — quote required |
| Bidder app | No app — bid in the browser | Mobile bidding via OneCause app experience |
| On-site event staffing | Not offered — self-run | Available (a real OneCause strength for large galas) |
| Best fit | Schools, churches, teams & nonprofits running online/hybrid auctions | Large nonprofits running staffed, ticketed galas |
Sources: OneCause public pricing pages (onecause.com/plans). 32auctions figures from 32auctions.com. Pricing changes — verify with each vendor before purchase.
Which one is actually right for you?
They're built for different jobs — including where OneCause is the better call.
Choose OneCause if…
- Your gala is a staffed, in-person production and you want a team on-site event night
- You need ticketing, table & seating management, and paddle raises in one system
- You run multiple large events a year and want a connected donor CRM
- A five- or six-figure event justifies a $2,995+ annual platform
Choose 32auctions if…
- You want to launch an online silent auction today, free, without a sales call
- You'd rather pay per event than sign an annual contract
- You don't want bidders forced to download an app
- You want to keep 100% of what you raise (no platform commission)
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OneCause alternative — common questions
Is 32auctions really free?
Yes. You can run a full silent auction with unlimited bidders and up to 20 items at no cost, with no credit card required. Paid upgrades are per-event and optional.
How much does OneCause cost by comparison?
Per OneCause's own pricing pages, their Professional Auction & Event package is listed at $2,995/year, with a pay-as-you-go entry starting at $200. Enterprise and Nationals tiers are quote-based. Always confirm current pricing directly with OneCause.
Does 32auctions take a percentage of what we raise?
No. There's no platform fee or commission on funds raised. The only optional charge is 2.9% + $0.40 per online payment if you collect payments through the platform.
Is OneCause ever the better choice?
Yes — for large, staffed, ticketed galas needing on-site event-night support, seating management and a connected donor CRM, OneCause is purpose-built for that. 32auctions is built for self-run online and hybrid silent auctions.
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