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Free
Perfect for trying out Aucly or running a small fundraiser. Host one auction with up to 15 items - ideal for first-time organisers.
- Up to 15 items
- 1 auction at a time
Standard
Most PopularOur most popular option. Ideal for PTAs and community groups running a full auction with plenty of donated lots. Simple pricing, no hidden fees.
- Unlimited items
- Unlimited concurrent auctions
Unlimited
Best for larger schools, charities or multi-event organisers. Run as many auctions as you like, with as many items as you need, for a whole year — complete flexibility with no limits.
- Unlimited items
- Unlimited concurrent auctions
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| Feature |
Free
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Most Popular
Standard
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Unlimited
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|---|---|---|---|
| Max items | 15 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Auctions at once | 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Price | £0 one-off | £40 one-off | £90 /year |
| Auction creation & management | |||
| Duplicate items & duplicate auctions | Included | Included | Included |
| Image upload with cropping & focal point | Included | Included | Included |
| Archive and rescheduling safeguards | Included | Included | Included |
| Bidding experience | |||
| Proxy bidding (auto-increment, tie-break rules) | Included | Included | Included |
| Reserve price & bid increment enforcement | Included | Included | Included |
| Anonymous bidding option | Included | Included | Included |
| Organiser dashboard & insights | |||
| Fundraising totals & payment tracking | Included | Included | Included |
| Unique bidder counts | Included | Included | Included |
| Leaderboards & detailed metrics modal | Included | Included | Included |
| Payments & follow-up | |||
| Collect payments workflow | Included | Included | Included |
| Bulk chaser email templates | Included | Included | Included |
| Thank-you emails & audit trail | Included | Included | Included |
| CSV export (results + history) | Included | Included | Included |
| Customisation & branding | |||
| Organiser-branded auction hub | Included | Included | Included |
| Self-serve colour themes | Included | Included | Included |
| Editable organiser profile & banner | Included | Included | Included |
Total Cost Comparison for a £5,000 Auction
See how different fundraising platforms stack up once all fees, commissions, and tips are accounted for.
| Platform | Platform Fee / Commission | Payment Processing Fee | Fixed Plan Cost | Estimated Total Deductions | Net to PTA / School | Notes & Assumptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aucly (£40 one-off plan) | None | None (you collect payments directly) | £40 | £40 total | £4,960 | No card or transaction fees. 100% of bids go straight to your organisation's account. |
| Givergy | 4% commission (£200) | ~3% card fees (£150) | – | £350 total | £4,650 | Optional “donor tips” can reduce organiser cost, but not guaranteed. |
| PTA Events | 5% platform fee (£250) | ~1.5% Stripe (£75) | – | £325 total | £4,675 | Fees deducted automatically; organisers receive reduced net total. |
| Jumblebee | 5% + VAT = 6% (£300) | ~2.4% + £0.20 ≈ (£120) | – | £420 total | £4,580 | Commission + VAT + card fees combined. |
| Zeffy | None (relies on optional donor tips) | None (they cover fees) | – | ~ £333 lost as tips | £4,667 | Assumes ⅔ donors tip 10% each → 66% × 10% × £5,000 = £333 effectively diverted to Zeffy. |
- Platform Fee / Commission
- None
- Payment Processing Fee
- None (you collect payments directly)
- Fixed Plan Cost
- £40
- Estimated Total Deductions
- £40 total
- Net to PTA / School
- £4,960
- Notes & Assumptions
- No card or transaction fees. 100% of bids go straight to your organisation's account.
- Platform Fee / Commission
- 4% commission (£200)
- Payment Processing Fee
- ~3% card fees (£150)
- Fixed Plan Cost
- –
- Estimated Total Deductions
- £350 total
- Net to PTA / School
- £4,650
- Notes & Assumptions
- Optional “donor tips” can reduce organiser cost, but not guaranteed.
- Platform Fee / Commission
- 5% platform fee (£250)
- Payment Processing Fee
- ~1.5% Stripe (£75)
- Fixed Plan Cost
- –
- Estimated Total Deductions
- £325 total
- Net to PTA / School
- £4,675
- Notes & Assumptions
- Fees deducted automatically; organisers receive reduced net total.
- Platform Fee / Commission
- 5% + VAT = 6% (£300)
- Payment Processing Fee
- ~2.4% + £0.20 ≈ (£120)
- Fixed Plan Cost
- –
- Estimated Total Deductions
- £420 total
- Net to PTA / School
- £4,580
- Notes & Assumptions
- Commission + VAT + card fees combined.
- Platform Fee / Commission
- None (relies on optional donor tips)
- Payment Processing Fee
- None (they cover fees)
- Fixed Plan Cost
- –
- Estimated Total Deductions
- ~ £333 lost as tips
- Net to PTA / School
- £4,667
- Notes & Assumptions
- Assumes ⅔ donors tip 10% each → 66% × 10% × £5,000 = £333 effectively diverted to Zeffy.
What This Means for Schools & PTAs
Key takeaways to share with your committee and treasurer.
Keep the most from every bid
When your auction raises £5,000, Aucly lets you keep around £4,960 — the highest net return of any major PTA auction platform.
No sliding-scale fees
Givergy, Jumblebee, and PTA Events all take a percentage of your fundraising total, meaning the more successful you are, the more you pay.
Tips still reduce your pot
Zeffy’s “free” model depends on donor tips — which in reality still come out of the same fundraising pot.
Funds stay under your control
With Aucly’s direct payment approach, PTAs keep full control of funds, avoid card and platform deductions, and maintain transparency for treasurers and auditors.