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BiddingOwl vs GalaBid:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, GalaBid had more branded searches than BiddingOwl among charity auction software worldwide. GalaBid had about 4,400 branded searches, while BiddingOwl had 1,600. GalaBid made up 3.9% of all charity auction software searches we track, and BiddingOwl accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about charity auction software, GalaBid appeared in four of the five answers and BiddingOwl in two. GalaBid was mentioned before BiddingOwl in four out of five answers.

Among charity auction software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

GalaBid, about 3 searches for every 1 for BiddingOwl

GalaBid 4.4K searchesBiddingOwl 1.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

GalaBid, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, BiddingOwl in 2

GalaBid in 4 of 5BiddingOwl in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

GalaBid, named ahead of BiddingOwl in 4 of 5 answers

GalaBid first in 4BiddingOwl first in 1

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Top charity auction software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, GalaBid was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. BiddingOwl was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. GalaBid was listed before BiddingOwl in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Givebutter1st
  2. Auctria2nd
  3. OneCause3rd
  4. RallyUp4th
  5. 32auctions5th
  6. GalaBid6th
  7. Handbid7th
  8. BiddingOwl8th
  9. GiveSmart9th
  10. Greater Giving–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Givebutter5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • 32auctions4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Auctria4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • GalaBid4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • OneCause3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Handbid3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • RallyUp2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • BiddingOwl2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • GiveSmart1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Greater Giving0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.

Is BiddingOwl or GalaBid more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for BiddingOwl and GalaBid by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten charity auction software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

BiddingOwl and GalaBid among charity auction software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for GalaBid, BiddingOwl. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthGivebutterOneCauseGiveSmart32auctionsAuctriaRallyUpGalaBidGreater GivingBiddingOwlHandbid
Oct 202547.9%11.7%9.6%5.2%6.4%6.4%4.3%4.3%2.9%1.3%
Nov 202546.2%9.2%9.2%9.2%6.2%6.2%5%3.4%4.1%1.2%
Dec 202556.6%7.5%7.5%7.5%4.1%6.2%3.3%2.7%3.3%1.1%
Jan 202650.8%10.2%10.2%5.5%6.8%5.5%3%4.5%1.9%1.6%
Feb 202646.6%11.4%9.3%6.2%7.6%6.2%3.4%5.1%2.7%1.5%
Mar 202646.5%11.4%9.3%6.2%7.6%6.2%3.4%5.1%2.8%1.5%
Apr 202647.5%11.6%7.8%7.8%7.8%5.2%3.5%5.2%2.3%1.5%
May 202651%10.2%8.3%6.8%5.6%5.6%4.5%4.5%2.5%1%
Jun 202658.6%9.6%6.4%5.2%4.3%5.2%4.3%3.4%2.2%0.85%
Jul 202656.4%9.2%7.5%6.1%4%6.1%4%3.3%2.2%1%
Aug 202654.9%11%7.3%6%4.9%6%4%3.2%1.8%0.98%
Sep 202654.1%10.8%7.2%5.9%5.9%5.9%3.9%3.9%1.4%0.89%

How has the BiddingOwl and GalaBid comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • GalaBid was ahead of BiddingOwl in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BiddingOwl’s share of searches among charity auction software worldwide moved from 2.9% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 1.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GalaBid’s share of searches among charity auction software worldwide moved from 4.3% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.

How did search popularity change for charity auction software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. BiddingOwl’s share of searches among charity auction software worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.2% to 1.4% in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for GalaBid worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BiddingOwl’s and GalaBid’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

BiddingOwl

1 branded search term

  • biddingowl

GalaBid

1 branded search term

  • galabid

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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