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VenueFuze vs Greater Giving
Both run auction galas with event registration and check-in. Greater Giving is a long-tenured fundraising-event suite with its own in-person card processing; VenueFuze keeps your funds on your own Stripe/PayPal/Square and bills ~3% after.
Greater Giving is nonprofit event-fundraising software with auctions, in-person card processing, and online payments.
How they differ
| VenueFuze | Greater Giving | |
|---|---|---|
| Who holds the money | Money settles to your own Stripe, PayPal, or Square — you're paid directly, no platform wallet or payout hold. | Uses its own in-person/online payment processing; confirm the payout flow with the provider. |
| Pricing model | Free to start. Attendees pay face value (no booking fee); VenueFuze bills ~3% of what you raise, after the event. | Bundled packages; pricing provided on request rather than published. |
| What's included | Tickets, silent auction, raffle/50-50, memberships, class registration, donations, and merch — one cart, one dashboard. | Auctions, event registration, in-person card processing, and online payments. |
| Event check-in | Offline-capable QR check-in from any phone; no hardware to rent. | In-person check-in / card-processing tooling; verify offline specifics. |
| Lock-in | No monthly SaaS contract; you bring and keep your own payment processor. | Package-based; review current terms with the provider. |
Last reviewed October 2026. The Greater Giving column reflects our reading of its publicly-described model (not sourced feature-by-feature); the VenueFuze column is what we implement.Greater Giving is not affiliated with VenueFuze; product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Pricing and features change — confirm the current details on Greater Giving's own site.
When Greater Giving might fit better
Organizations that want a long-established gala suite with dedicated in-person card-processing hardware and bundled packages may prefer Greater Giving. VenueFuze fits when you'd rather run from any phone, keep your own processor, and avoid bundled licensing.
Already using Greater Giving? Switching is easy.
Bring your existing attendee or guest list with you — import a CSV export (names, emails, meals, dietary needs) straight into your event's guest list in minutes, ready to RSVP and seat. Keep your own payment processor, too.