PLATFORM COMPARISON
Overview
The choice between ClickBid and Qgiv, now part of Bloomerang Fundraising, often comes down to cost-efficiency versus features. While QGiv provides a wide range of tools for general year-round fundraising, its auction platform is locked behind a high-priced paywall that requires multiple active subscriptions. ClickBid offers a more streamlined, all-in-one approach, providing the professional fundraising power you need without the “nickel-and-dimed” experience of managing multiple software packages.
DEDICATED SUPPORT
What does ClickBid do?
ClickBid started in 2002 as an in-person event fundraising platform. Using computer based bidding, charities were able to increase the frequency of bids, shorten lines at check-in and check-out and give donors an exciting and competitive experience. Over the years, ClickBid has expanded to provide online auctions, mobile bidding, ticket sales and live video.
The key to ClickBid is the simplicity of using a single tool for unlimited events throughout the year. Backing up your simplified experience is a dedicated support representative who follows your account all year. They will help you setup all your events and guide you through all the fundraising opportunities.
CRM LOCKIN
What does Qgiv do?
Qgiv is an expansive digital fundraising suite that recently rebranded as Bloomerang Fundraising. It is designed to handle everything from recurring donation forms to peer-to-peer marathons, but its “everything-for-everyone” approach often makes the system feel disjointed for event-specific needs. While they offer robust CRM integrations, many users find the platform’s modular structure frustrating, as critical event tools like mobile bidding and guest management require expensive add-ons and higher-tier monthly fees.
