# Best Auction Software - Page 2 *By [Emma Stein](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/emma-stein)* Auction software provides auctioneers and event organizers with a digital platform to organize, manage, and conduct auctions. These products allow users to create listings for inventory, usually via a web page, and streamline the bidding and payment collection process. The [best auction software](https://learn.g2.com/best-auction-software) enables mobile or paperless bidding, but some allow users to create bid sheets if needed. Auction attendees can receive real-time notifications when they are outbid or win, with instructions on how to pay for and collect their items. Users can also generate reports to display profits, remaining inventory, sales and donation figures, and other metrics. Some products provide greater event management features like ticketing, guest check-in, and basic marketing tools. Products in the auction category cater to either commercial business or nonprofit users, with the latter product type offering more features to support [fundraising](https://www.g2.com/categories/fundraising) efforts during auctions. Furthermore, products in this category must support one or more of three auction types: in-person, online, and hybrid. To qualify for inclusion in the Auction category, a product must: - Create auction listings, bid sheets, online auctions, or auction catalogs - Provide features to manage inventory and pricing - Produce reports on purchases, donations, profits, and remaining inventory - Manage payments natively or via integrated software ## Category Overview **Total Products under this Category:** 101 ## Trust & Credibility Stats **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 4,800+ Authentic Reviews - 101+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category. ## Best Auction Software At A Glance - **Leader:** [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) - **Highest Performer:** [RallyUp](https://www.g2.com/products/rallyup/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) --- **Sponsored** ### Auctria Auctria makes live, silent or online auction fundraisers easy & affordable for groups large and small. Handle ticket sales, bids, purchases & donations.Track donors & items. Produce printed forms as needed, or put your catalog online & share on social media. Integrated credit card processing optional & accept online donations. Mobile and text based bidding available. 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[GalaBid](https://www.g2.com/products/galabid/reviews) GalaBid is a comprehensive fundraising platform, trusted by nonprofits and individual fundraisers across the globe since 2011. Use GalaBid to run online silent auctions, online raffles, sell event tickets, support live auctions, collect donations and run paddle raises. Support is second to none. There are pricing options to suit all shapes and sizes of fundraiser. GalaBid's free version is funded by donor tips and 10% of tips are shared with the cause. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 3 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Auction Listings:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Bid Confirmation:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Ticketing:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [GalaBid](https://www.g2.com/sellers/galabid) - **Year Founded:** 2011 - **HQ Location:** Blandford Forum, GB - **Twitter:** @crowdcomms (1,179 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowdcomms (93 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 133% Small-Business #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Staff Helpfulness (1 reviews) ### 2. [PayBee](https://www.g2.com/products/paybee/reviews) All-in-one charity fundraising events platform, specializing in live Virtual/Hybrid galas and events. We collect donations online at every touchpoint with live auctions, silent auctions, donations, pledge drives, live virtual events and more! **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 4 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [PayBee](https://www.g2.com/sellers/paybee) - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** Menlo Park, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/18872987 (12 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 75% Small-Business, 25% Mid-Market ### 3. [32 Auctions](https://www.g2.com/products/32-auctions/reviews) 32 Auctions is a fundrasing tool designed to host silent auctions **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [32auctions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/32auctions) - **Year Founded:** 2009 - **HQ Location:** Mansfield, US - **Twitter:** @32auctions (26,402 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/32auctions/ (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business ### 4. [Bidddy](https://www.g2.com/products/bidddy/reviews) Bidddy allows you to run auctions on Instagram. Save time, boost engagement & grow your company by combining marketing and selling all into one! **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Bidddy](https://www.g2.com/sellers/bidddy) - **Year Founded:** 2020 - **HQ Location:** Victoria, CA - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/getbidddy (3 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business ### 5. [DoJiggy](https://www.g2.com/products/dojiggy-2022-11-06/reviews) DoJiggy delivers a free fundraising platform for nonprofit, school, and charity campaigns. Find donor-friendly websites for peer-to-peer and crowdfunding campaigns, raffles and sweepstakes, online auctions, event ticketing, and more. Our unique fundraising experiences allow your organization to raise more money than ever before. We have special features to support virtual fundraising campaigns, including a live stream platform, Text do Donate fundraising and more. **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 14 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [DoJiggy](https://www.g2.com/sellers/dojiggy) - **Year Founded:** 2003 - **HQ Location:** Beaverton, OR - **Twitter:** @dojiggy (580 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/521029/ (9 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 71% Small-Business, 21% Mid-Market #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Customer Support (1 reviews) - Features (1 reviews) - Options Variety (1 reviews) - Payment Processing (1 reviews) - Security (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Difficult Learning (1 reviews) - Learning Curve (1 reviews) - Learning Difficulty (1 reviews) - Navigation Difficulty (1 reviews) ### 6. [E-Multitech Auction](https://www.g2.com/products/e-multitech-auction/reviews) Auction software for all industries. Complete auction software package that includes 1. Penny Auction Software 2. Reverse Auction Software 3. Dutch Auction Software 4. Lowest Unique Bid Software 5. Highest Unique Bid Software 6. Price Reveal Auction Software 7. eBay Clone 8. Multi buyer Multi-Seller software 9. Real Estate Auction Software Our Auction Software is useful for all types of business from Electronic, cars, business, services, tenders and all. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [E-Multitech Solution](https://www.g2.com/sellers/e-multitech-solution) - **HQ Location:** Patan, Nepal - **Twitter:** @emultisolution (20 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 7. [liveauctiongroup](https://www.g2.com/products/liveauctiongroup/reviews) Live Auction Software is a personalized auction service that allows you to bring your live auctionsonline, with features like online catalogue listings, absentee & live bidding online, live real-time audio/video streaming, and more. **Average Rating:** 2.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Auction Listings:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Bid Confirmation:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Ticketing:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Live Auction Group](https://www.g2.com/sellers/live-auction-group) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/live-auction-group/about/ (5 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 8. [MaxanetNEXT](https://www.g2.com/products/maxanetnext/reviews) Maxanet offers a seamless, turnkey solution that gives you everything you need to host a successful and efficient online auction from start to finish! Our user-friendly and intuitive platform allows you to manage your auctions, inventory, images, contacts, invoicing, payment processing, reporting and much more. Our Mobile App lets you create an entire auction on the go, right from your mobile device. Live Chat support is built directly in the admin panel to help answer any questions as you work within the software. Schedule a demo to see how Maxanet will work best for your auction business. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Maxanet Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/maxanet-software) - **Year Founded:** 1997 - **HQ Location:** Auburn, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/maxanet (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business ### 9. [NextLot Auction](https://www.g2.com/products/nextlot-auction/reviews) Easy-to-use, customizable software for hosting online auctions on a webpage that looks exactly like your own corporate website **Average Rating:** 2.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Auction Listings:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Bid Confirmation:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Ticketing:** 0.0/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [NextLot](https://www.g2.com/sellers/nextlot) - **Year Founded:** 2007 - **HQ Location:** Raleigh, US - **Twitter:** @nextlot (108 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/nextlot-inc- (33 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 10. [Auction Flex](https://www.g2.com/products/auction-flex/reviews) Auction Flex is the market-leader in auction software for live auctions. Auction Flex's capabilities include cataloging, clerking, cashiering, accounting, mailing list management, inventory management, multi-parcel, and much, much, more. Auction Flex also provides a seamless solution to upload your auction catalogs to your website and accept internet absentee bids, conduct internet-only auctions, or offer webcast live internet bidding. **Total Reviews:** 1 **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Auction Flex](https://www.g2.com/sellers/auction-flex) - **HQ Location:** Ocala, US - **Twitter:** @auctionflex (376 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/16099560 (7 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 11. [Auction Marketer](https://www.g2.com/products/auction-marketer/reviews) AUCTION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Bringing It All Together For a Better Client Experience Designed with a clean back office user interface and fully responsive easy to use mobile web content management solution, our all in one inclusive package reduces your operational overhead and improves client service and brand experience… **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Auction Marketer](https://www.g2.com/sellers/auction-marketer) - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** Northampton, GB - **Twitter:** @DigitalAuctions (1,165 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/auction-marketer/ (9 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Auction Management (1 reviews) - User Interface (1 reviews) ### 12. [AuctionMethod](https://www.g2.com/products/auctionmethod/reviews) AuctionMethod helps auctioneers run professional, scalable, and efficient online auctions on their terms. Our robust, flexible auction software is purpose-built to give auctioneers complete control over their online sales. Created by industry veterans, our easy-to-use platform supports multiple auction types including timed auctions, live/simulcast bidding, fixed-price formats, blind bidding, and catalog-only listings on your own fully branded website. The system streamlines every part of the process, from event creation and lot management to bidder onboarding, communication, payments, and reporting. Powerful tools help you batch upload inventory, edit listings quickly, run auctions the way you want, and generate detailed post-auction reports. With advanced bidder management, mobile tools for cataloging in the field, flexible user roles, and automated workflows, AuctionMethod simplifies operations while offering maximum flexibility. Tailor the software to your unique workflows and business needs. You retain full data ownership and have control over the entire user experience with zero commissions and no forced platform branding. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Auction Listings:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Bid Confirmation:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Ticketing:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [AuctionMethod](https://www.g2.com/sellers/auctionmethod) - **Year Founded:** 2012 - **HQ Location:** Shelburne Falls, US - **Twitter:** @AuctionMethod (1,206 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/auctionmethod-llc (7 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 13. [Bid Beacon](https://www.g2.com/products/bid-beacon/reviews) Bid Beacon is a powerful yet easy-to-use silent auction platform built for nonprofits, schools, charities, and event organizers. It works seamlessly across mobile and desktop, with a downloadable app available for guests to bid anytime, anywhere. With flexible tools like custom branding, sponsor management, merchandise sales, and integrated donations, organizations can deliver a fully branded fundraising experience. The platform supports unlimited auction sizes, multiple administrators, and advanced bidding features including proxy and max bidding. Organizers can set fundraising goals, promote live items, integrate raffles, and streamline payments, invoices, and tax collection. Whether hosting a single auction or managing multiple events, Bid Beacon makes fundraising seamless, scalable, and engaging. **Average Rating:** 3.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Launch57](https://www.g2.com/sellers/launch57) - **Year Founded:** 2018 - **HQ Location:** Edmonton, CA - **Twitter:** @Launch57Inc (22 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch57/ (4 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 14. [Bidr](https://www.g2.com/products/bidr/reviews) Increases attendee/ donor engagement and makes it easier to give. Host unlimited events of any size. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Event.Gives](https://www.g2.com/sellers/event-gives) - **Year Founded:** 2013 - **HQ Location:** Mount Pleasant, South Carolina - **Twitter:** @EventGives (3,790 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/eventgives/ (15 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 15. [BidStation](https://www.g2.com/products/bidstation/reviews) Auction Database Software **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [AuctionZoom](https://www.g2.com/sellers/auctionzoom) - **HQ Location:** Vancouver, CA - **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/auctionzoom-ltd. (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 16. [Easy.Auction](https://www.g2.com/products/easy-auction/reviews) Easy.Auction is an Online Auction Site Builder. No investment needed, Easy.Auction only charges a monthly subscription, no hidden fees. Lifetime 0% Commission. Online set-up in only 5 minutes. Use your Own Domain Name. All important features are there: sniper protection, auto bidding and more. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Auction Listings:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Easy.Auction](https://www.g2.com/sellers/easy-auction) - **Year Founded:** 2000 - **HQ Location:** Enschede, NL - **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/easyauction (2 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Easy Setup (1 reviews) - Simple (1 reviews) ### 17. [Fundraising Auction](https://www.g2.com/products/fundraising-auction/reviews) Our auction solution is an excellent way to attract new donors, generate sponsorship revenue and reach more supporters to achieve higher fundraising goals. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [AuctionAnything.com](https://www.g2.com/sellers/auctionanything-com) - **Year Founded:** 1995 - **HQ Location:** Orlando, US - **Twitter:** @AuctionAnything (100 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/auctionanything-com (4 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 18. [haku](https://www.g2.com/products/haku/reviews) haku is an all-in-one platform for events, fundraising, marketing, and engagement, powering endurance events and nonprofit organizations. Established in 2013, we began by transforming endurance events with flexible technology that simplified management and drove growth. Since then, we’ve brought that same innovation to nonprofits — helping organizations power events, fundraising, marketing, and engagement so they can focus on impact, not fixing broken systems. Today, haku is trusted by Eagles Autism Foundation, Track Shack, Blistering Pace, Chevron Houston Marathon, Vienna City Marathon, Colon Cancer Coalition, and many other leading endurance events and nonprofits. To learn more about haku and our work with endurance events and nonprofits, visit hakuapp.com **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 17 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [haku](https://www.g2.com/sellers/haku) - **Year Founded:** 2013 - **HQ Location:** Miami, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/haku/ (147 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 71% Small-Business #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Customer Support (10 reviews) - Ease of Use (9 reviews) - Features (6 reviews) - Response Time (5 reviews) - Easy Creation (4 reviews) **Cons:** - Lacking Features (8 reviews) - Missing Features (7 reviews) - Limited Features (3 reviews) - Confusion (2 reviews) - Difficult Learning (2 reviews) ### 19. [Highest Unique Auction Script](https://www.g2.com/products/highest-unique-auction-script/reviews) Highest Unique Bid Auction is one of the types of unique bids. The winner is usually the individual/bidder with the highest unique bid when the bid closes. The maximum bid value is generally kept at a lower value than the actual value of the item. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [UniqueScriptz](https://www.g2.com/sellers/uniquescriptz) - **Twitter:** @uniquescriptz (119 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/uniquescriptz (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 20. [omniAuctions](https://www.g2.com/products/omniauctions/reviews) The Best Online Auction platform to build and grow any type of auction site and full marketplace with no monthly fees. omniAuctions has all your need to power your online auctions with a full featured solution enabling anyone to setup and manage online auctions, take bids, complete payments and manage orders. omniAuctions makes it easy to build and manage your online auctions with no monthly fees or any contracts. omniAuctions is Omnibasis's solution that enables businesses and professionals, large and small, to build and manage online actions with any style of auction, bidding management, payment processing, marketing, search engine optimization and free web hosting. Using omniAuctions, we empower businesses with intuitive technology and tools to build and launch an online auction, B2C and B2B, single vendor or multi-vendor with rich feature sets that include your favorite payment gateway integration, hosted payment pages, bidding management, inventory management, full auction catalog and powerful analytics. All without the costs and challenges associated with building and maintaining your own infrastructure. Online and mobile auction site Flexible auction site setup with many themes and options. Built in mobile support. Your brand, your logo, your online auction presence with your own domain name. Bids management and payment checkout B2C or B2B ecommerce Setup your online auction style and start accepting bids quickly. Customize the payment experience and choose your favorite payment provider or get your own merchant account. Free SSL certificate is included. Auction Management Manage your entire auction catalog with products, content or resources, including built-in inventory and availability. Setup different auction variations, with different pricing, SKU and inventory levels. Organize your auctions in any way you want. Auctions Analytics Gain insight into your auctions performance and which auctions are performing the best. Watch your bidders and where they come from and how they found your auction, integrated with Google Analytics. Unleash the power and capabilities of an online auction platform from Omnibasis. omniAuctions online auction platform provide a digital marketplace for buying and selling goods and services through bidding with key features and capabilities found in online auction platform. User Registration and Verification omniAuctions users are required to register on the platform to participate in auctions and platform verifies user identities to prevent fraud. Bidding System omniAuctions online auctions involve a bidding system, where users place bids on items they want to purchase. The platform allows for different types of bidding, such as automatic bidding and reserve bidding. Payment Gateway Integration omniAuctions payment gateways are integrated into the platform to facilitate secure and seamless transactions. Users can pay for items won using various payment methods, such as credit/debit cards, PayPal, or bank transfers. Item Listings omniAuctions sellers can list their items for auction on the platform, including images and descriptions. The auction site has filters and search capabilities to help buyers find items of interest. Auction Monitoring omniAuctions platform monitors auctions to ensure they are fair and legitimate. This involves enforcing auction rules, resolving disputes, and preventing bid manipulation. Mobile Access omniAuctions users can access the auction site from their mobile devices using a mobile-optimized website or mobile wallet on Google Wallet and Apple Wallet. Analytics and Reporting omniAuctions platform provides analytics and reporting tools to help sellers track the performance of their auctions and to help buyers track their bids. Communication and Notifications omniAuctions platform enables users to communicate with each other through messaging and notifications. This includes notifying users of auction updates, bid statuses, and payment confirmations. Security and Privacy omniAuctions platform provides a secure environment for users to transact on. This includes measures such as SSL encryption, two-factor authentication, and data protection policies. Customer Support omniAuctions platform backed by Omnibasis support team that can assist users with any issues or concerns they have. This includes providing help with registration, bidding, payment, and item delivery. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Auction Listings:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Bid Confirmation:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Ticketing:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Omnibasis Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/omnibasis-inc) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @omnibasisinc (23 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 21. [Pearl Bids Silent Auction Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/pearl-bids-silent-auction-manager/reviews) Pearl Bids will help you set up your auction and manage your donations, attendees, donors and billing. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Oakgrounds](https://www.g2.com/sellers/oakgrounds) - **Year Founded:** 2008 - **HQ Location:** San Rafael, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1312457 (3 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 22. [Penny Auction Software](https://www.g2.com/products/digital-marketing-solutions-penny-auction-software/reviews) Penny Auction Software **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Digital Marketing Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/digital-marketing-solutions) - **Year Founded:** 2000 - **HQ Location:** Cutlerville, US - **Twitter:** @usadmsllc (378 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-marketing-solutions-llc/ (4 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 23. [PHP Pro Bid](https://www.g2.com/products/php-pro-bid/reviews) PHP Pro Bid is the first product on the market to include comprehensive support for both online auctions and E-Commerce. Whether you require a solution for online auctions a-la eBay or general E-Commerce - PHP Pro Bid is your all in one solution. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Online Ventures Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/online-ventures-software) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @phpprobid (223 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise ### 24. [Trellis](https://www.g2.com/products/trellis-2022-05-17/reviews) Trellis builds fundraising software for events, auctions and raffles. We build tools to help charities with all their events from galas to golf tournaments. Organizations that work with our fundraising platform raise 25% more by streamlining ticket sales, donations, silent and live auctions, raffles and fund-a-needs all in one place! Save time and raise more with Trellis. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Auction Listings:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Ticketing:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.6/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Trellis](https://www.g2.com/sellers/trellis-2264a328-6393-419c-b032-06cfb93bf2c3) - **Year Founded:** 2018 - **HQ Location:** Kelowna, CA - **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/trellis-social-enterprise-inc (13 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise ### 25. [Wavebid](https://www.g2.com/products/wavebid/reviews) A comprehensive auction management solution. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Wavebid](https://www.g2.com/sellers/wavebid) - **Year Founded:** 2010 - **HQ Location:** Minneapolis, US - **Twitter:** @wavebid (423 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2392927 (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise ## Parent Category [Vertical Industry Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vertical-industry) ## Related Categories - [Fundraising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fundraising) - [Donor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-management) --- ## Buyer Guide ### What You Should Know About Auction Software ### What is Auction Software? All auction software falls into one of two main segments: for-profit auctions and nonprofit auctions. For-profit auctions are run by auction houses and other businesses as a primary source of revenue, while nonprofit auctions are either run specifically for charity or used as a means of raising funds for the nonprofit itself. While these uses are distinct, there are tools that are able to encompass the needs of both. More and more online and mobile auction features are employed during live or silent auctions. This allows much of the paperwork to be stored within the tool itself and makes it much easier for participants to place bids at their convenience. Rather than writing a bid on a sheet at a silent auction and circling back around to check on a bid’s status, bidders are enabled to place bids on their mobile phone and be notified when they win or are outbid. For the auction organizers, it is that much easier to see the overall performance and easily collect payments. For organizers of fundraising events (especially charity events), silent or live auctions are often the preferred approach, so it is much easier to have an auction software that also contains ticketing and other event planning features. Charity auctions may take many forms, hence these tools are often both robust and flexible. Regardless of whether the auction is for charity or profit, online auctions are an easily managed method of hosting an auction. While it may be difficult to assure the quality of high-end items, the ability to create an auction site, place bids in real time, automatically determine the maximum bid, and manage an unlimited number of bids makes the online forum worthwhile. Online auction software and silent auction software are also extremely helpful for organizations that only do occasional fundraising. From creating an auction event to building an auction website, some platforms can handle all aspects of auction management so organizers can focus on building interest for the auction itself. Key Benefits of Auction Software - Take the live auction online - Engage a much larger group of attendees for the auction - Organize the auction catalog - Register donors and attendees online for live auctions - Produce live and dynamic auction data that is never out of date ### Why Use Auction Software? Auction management software—if not online auction software—helps maintain records as well as organize the auction itself. Web-based software helps build online auctions, while auction houses may be more concerned with inventory management and accounting than highest or lowest unique bidders. Online auctions, however, present a multitude of challenges. Creating multiple auctions at once may prove difficult, but some auction platforms are equipped to create custom websites for one or multiple auctions. Whether it is a penny auction (which requires bidders to pay their bid upfront, whether they win or lose) or a more traditional auction, online auction software keeps both organized and helps auctions run smoothly with little input. Nonprofit organizations utilize auctions widely and there are many different solutions available for different needs. Auctions are a proven fundraising method so auction software is commonplace in the nonprofit world. Fundraising is already difficult; auction software makes the process of running an auction easy and simple so organizers can focus more on their work. ### Who Uses Auction Software? **Auctioneers —** Auctioneers can refer to either a contracted auction business or any business seeking to sell an array of items. An auction business may be an auction house that hosts live auctions, or it may be an auction site for online bidding. Almost any auction platform will allow users to adjust the auction format and create an auction design that fits their needs. From livestock auctions to high-end art and antiques, anyone whose business model revolves around bidding on products can benefit from using auction software. **Nonprofits —** While auctioneers conduct auctions to sell inventory and generate profit, nonprofits use specifically designed auction software that enables them to conduct auctions as a fundraising event. This typically would be a silent auction that includes a live portion during a gala event, as well as an online listing for donors to bid remotely. Nonprofits use this type of software to manage event registration, auction listings, donation processing, and event communications. Nonprofits can make use of for-profit auction products, however, they benefit greatly from the added functionality that nonprofit auction or event fundraising software offers to enhance donor or guest experience. ### Kinds of Auction Software Auction software falls into two general categories: for-profit auctions and nonprofit auctions. Within those two main categories, there are several different kinds of auction software that may be helpful. Many auction platforms may support multiple kinds of auctions, making them versatile enough to support a variety of needs. **For-profit auctions:** **Live auctions —** Live auctions are still widely used and require their own specialized features. Many of them involve maintaining records and catalogs in real time so auctioneers have the most up-to-date information. Live auction software may also help manage online and phone bidders during a live auction. **Online auctions —** There are many different kinds of online auctions, which differ mainly in how the winner is determined. Highest and lowest unique bidder auctions choose (usually automatically) the bidder who is the only person to bid the highest or lowest amount. However users would like their auction to function, there is likely a software solution that to help them create it. **Nonprofit auctions:** **Silent auctions —** Silent auctions are a mainstay of fundraisers and are typically a manual affair for both guests and organizers alike. Silent auction software, however, makes it much simpler by allowing participants to place bids using their phones or computers and then notifying bidders if or when they have been outbid. Organizers can then easily process payments and keep track of what was sold to whom. This removes the tedious process of managing paper bid sheets and manual bid updates for guests. **Fundraising event auctions —** Fundraising or charity events may use more than one type of auction to secure donations. With fundraising event software, organizers can run multiple kinds of auctions, manage ticketing and attendance, and collect donations all in one place. Fundraising event auction software encompasses aspects of [event management platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-management-platforms) or [event registration & ticketing software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-registration-ticketing), while also primarily allowing organizers to run and manage fundraising auctions easily and efficiently. ### Auction Software Features Auction software may contain a multitude of features, all of which help auction organizers build and run a variety of auctions both online and offline. **Bidder profiles or registration —** For organizers running an online auction, registering bidders is crucial for knowing who bought what, and where each item should be delivered. If bidders also have the ability to create a profile, auction owners can gain insight into bidders’ habits and which products are more popular than others. These kinds of analytics help with details such as price optimization and auction timing, as well as monitoring bidder behavior and weeding out bots or other security risks. Registration is also beneficial to the bidders, as they don’t have to keep entering information such as their address and payment information each time they place a bid. For a live auction, bidder registration makes auction resolution much smoother if payment, contact information, and other important details are collected upfront. **Bidding styles —** The advantage of auction software is that the bidding style can be set at the beginning of an auction; all bidding information is then filtered through these rules to determine an outcome. For instance, an online auction can easily become a lowest unique bidder auction with little to no work on the part of the organizer, with the winner automatically chosen at the end of the auction given the set parameters. **Inventory management —** Auctions wouldn’t exist without inventory, so it’s crucial to have up-to-date, accurate information about what is and is not available. For live auctions, lots can be easily cataloged and maintained before and after the auction. For online auctions, inventory is managed in real time as auctions close, so nothing is sold more than once. Some products also allow for printable listings to be designed for guests to refer to during a live or silent auction. **Payment collection and processing —** For online auctions especially, gathering payment is a crucial step. With most auction software, this is easy, since many tools include built-in payment gateways. Security goes hand in hand with payment, so most auction tools with a payment gateway will have some kind of security measure to ensure customer information is safe. Some online platforms may allow customers to add payment information to their profile, making it easier for all parties to complete the transaction. **Website design —** Both live and online auction tools may contain features that allow organizers to create custom websites for their auction. Whether that’s simply an informational website or a fully online auction, that depends on both the tool and the user. The advantages of having a custom auction website are huge. Websites help tremendously with marketing and creating interest, especially for a charity event. If the auction is occurring entirely online, a website is a major requirement. **Photo gallery —** Both online auctions and live auctions can benefit from photo galleries showing the items being auctioned. Online auctions especially require this function, as customers will likely not see the actual product until it arrives if they win the auction. Photo galleries allow organizers to post multiple photos of each item so bidders can get a full idea of what they are buying. **Event management —** Some auction software contains event planning features that are especially useful for planning fundraiser events that feature auctions. Guest ticketing and registration is a major component of this feature, making it easy to manage attendance. Custom websites also play a part in this, making it easy for people to register for the event and buy tickets online. They can even potentially view the auction lots and make advance bids, helping organizers estimate how many donations they will receive. **Mobile bidding —** Modern auction software allows for guests to make bids via text message and can receive automated updates whenever they are outbid. Auctioneers can also utilize a mobile interface to send mass notifications to auction attendees and monitor auction statuses. **Donation collection —** Specifically for nonprofit auction products, bidders can make general donations to the organization in addition to bidding on specific auction listings. Some products allow for organizations to redirect bidders directly to a website donation page, while others will collect payment and segment it from auction revenue when nonprofits pull end-of-auction financial reports. **Reporting —** Once auctions are concluded, users can pull financial and inventory reports for accounting purposes. These are useful to ensure all bids are collected before items are shipped (for online auctions) and can provide year-over-year performance analysis for auctions. ### Potential Issues with Auction Software For the most part, auction software can be configured to work for standard auctions, regardless of being for-profit or nonprofit. Buyers, however, should be aware of specialized auction products that may not suit their needs, particularly in the case of reverse auctions or automobile auctions. Reverse auctions commonly refer to the procurement process for businesses, in which the roles of buyer and seller are reversed. Public sector agencies most commonly utilize these to receive service bids from interested parties. Dedicated software solutions manage the procurement auction process, but these would not be usable by those seeking to run a traditional auction for listing items. In the case of automobile auctions, standard auction products may lack the functionality to list all the required information when listing cars for interested buyers. Specialized auto auction marketplaces are designed to comply with legal compliance when selling and purchase automobiles. [Other automotive software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-automotive) contains auction products specifically for selling automobiles.