Why URKA
Everything in one place. Compared honestly.
See what comes included, how we stack up against the other platforms and what you get from a team that has run charity auctions since 2016.
Free to start. No set up fee, no monthly charge, no contract.URKA versus Everyone Else
How & Why We Stand Out
Zeffy, Emma and Givergy are online fundraising platforms, with many charities using them. If all you want is software, any of them could work for you.
We at URKA are different because you not only get our free software, but unlike everyone else, we uniquely offer all of our fundraising customers interactive games, free staffing solutions for all attended events plus most importantly, our flagship second chance offers service.
| Feature | URKA | Zeffy | Emma | Givergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free to set up | Yes | Yes | Yes on the Essential plan | No custom quote for every event |
| How it is paid for | 4% per sale, and you choose who pays it | Supporters are asked for an optional tip at checkout | 4% on the free Essential plan, plus optional donor tips. Paid plans start at £1,295 per event | A quote per event based on guests, features and support. No percentage of funds raised |
| Every feature on the free plan | Yes Gift Aid, monthly giving, CRM exports, team logins and our support | Yes | No extra users, support and CRM on paid plans | No features depend on the package you buy |
| Tickets, auctions, raffles, donations & games | Yes | No | No | No |
| Gift Aid built in | Yes with the HMRC schedule ready to file | Yes | Yes through Swiftaid | Not listed |
| Event site built for you by our team | Yes whenever you want it | No you build it yourself | Partly set up wizard, support hours on paid plans | Yes on their managed service package |
| Prizes supplied for your auction | Yes from our collection, nothing upfront | No donated prizes only | Yes curated catalogue at cost price | Yes sourced on consignment, quoted as an add on |
| Auctioneer and team on the night | Yes with full service | No software only | No | Partly |
| Second Chance Offers | Yes | No | No | No |
Based on the UK websites of Zeffy, Emma and Givergy as published in October 2026, including Emma's published pricing. Zeffy, Emma, Givergy are trademarks of their owners and are not connected with URKA. Check their websites for their latest features and prices.
ALSO INCLUDED
Whatever you've chosen, no hidden or extra costs.
All of the features and services below are included free of charge (The 4% service charge applies to all valid transactions).
Before the fundraiser
Planning toolkitTasks with due dates, a running budget and somewhere to keep contracts and menus.
Messages to guestsEmail all your guests, one table, or just the people who still need to pay. Templates included.
Codes and invitesDiscount codes, invite only tickets, extras and your own questions at checkout.
Invoices for tablesCompanies can book a table now and pay by invoice. We send the reminders.
Sponsors and videoShow your sponsors' logos, a video and the running order on your event page.
Donate an itemSupporters can offer prizes online, and AI will write the lot description for you.
Sponsor packagesSell gold, silver or named sponsorships. Sponsors upload their own logo once they've paid.
Gift Aid and monthly givingDonors can add Gift Aid or give monthly, and the HMRC schedule downloads in one click.
At the fundraiser
One tap guest passGuests save their card once when they book. After that, bidding and pledging is one tap.
Big screenShow the totals, the lots and the leaderboard on any screen in the room.
Control roomSee arrivals, pledges and the auction total as they happen.
Volunteer door linkVolunteers check guests in, record live auction winners and sell draw entries from a link on their phone.
VIP alertsYou and your host get a message as soon as a VIP arrives.
Smarter biddingSealed bids for the big lots, and second chance offers so underbidders on our prizes can still buy.
Apple Pay and Google PayGuests can pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay as well as by card.
Match momentsA supporter matches every pledge up to a limit, and the match goes up on the big screen.
After the fundraiser
Thank you surveyAsk guests how it went the next morning and see all the answers in one place.
Reports to shareA printable report for your trustees, showing where every pound came from.
CRM exportsDownload files ready for Raiser's Edge NXT, Salesforce, or a simple spreadsheet.
Live connectionSend every payment to your own system as soon as it comes in.
Supporter opt inGuests choose whether they want to hear from you, and that goes into your CRM.
Peer to peer givingFundraising pages keep raising money long after the night is over.
Personal thank yousSee who your biggest supporters were, with a thank you drafted for each one.
On your own websitePut your tickets, donations or auction on your own website with a short piece of code.
WHY URKA FOR YOUR FUNDRAISER
We don't just make the software. We can manage everything.
We've been running auctions at charity events & fundraisers across the UK since 2016. URKA is a system we built from our own experience listening to charities and event organisers like yourself
1Event Manager, Presenter, Auctioneer & fundraising staff for your eventOur staff help support whatever you have planned at your event, allowing a seamless transition from ideas to execution.
2Easy access to all the services you needWhether your event is online, or guests attending in person we have you covered with our exciting array of proven fundraising tools.
3Unique selection of fundraising prizesAdd prizes from our vast selection on a sale or return basis with nothing to pay upfront.
4Losers & UnderbiddersWe encourage all participants to support your cause by inviting them to revisit and honour their unsuccessful bids* in order to secure extra funds towards your fundraising target.
* In some instances, we are able to offer up to 5 of the same prize.
* In some instances, we are able to offer up to 5 of the same prize.
5Fundraising GamesAll games used to help raise funds are legally compliant with full transparent rules, terms and conditions available to all participants over 18 before play.
6Bespoke Fundraising PlatformYour unique platform comes with your very own URL customised to your cause. Here you can promote all of the very important things that you feel strongly about, such as sponsors, supporters and fundraising messages, allowing you to showcase the bespoke auctions, games and tickets you created.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Our reputation speaks for itself
Rated 5 stars on GoogleRead every review from the charities we work with
Can’t recommend them enough, helped us raise a lot more than we could’ve imagined. The prizes were great and everyone had a good opportunity as they varied in price. The staff attending went above and beyond on the night and were lovely. Thank you so much once again. We would love to work together again in the future!
Globexpert were amazing for our event. They handled all the stress and did it excellently. Our guests enjoyed this experience and we appreciated working with them. I would highly recommend using them again!
Can’t recommended highly enough, helped us raise way more than we ever could’ve imagined without their help. Fab prizes and a varied selection, staff go above and beyond. Thank you so much once again. Wouldn’t hesitate to use again!
Ready to plan your next event?
You can start for free in a couple of minutes, or hand it over to us and we'll build it, fill it with prizes and help you run it on the night.