# BiddingOwl.com vs Charity Auctions Comparison | | BiddingOwl.com | Charity Auctions | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 47 | 37 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (77.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (83.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | 5% | Free | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### BiddingOwl.com Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Auction Management (1 reviews) Cons: - Clunky Interface (1 reviews) ### Charity Auctions Pros: - Ease of Use (3 reviews) - Auction Management (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | BiddingOwl.com | Charity Auctions | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.6 (39 reviews) | 9.5 (31 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (40 reviews) | 9.5 (32 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (32 reviews) | 9.4 (27 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (31 reviews) | 9.3 (25 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (38 reviews) | 9.3 (30 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (31 reviews) | 9.6 (25 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 9.2 (30 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### BiddingOwl.com #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Online Auction Price: 5% Description: Simple, no hidden fee pricing. No subscription fee. 5% of your winning bids. Key Features: - Mobile bidding - Paddle Raises - Admission tickets [Learn more about BiddingOwl.com](https://www.g2.com/products/biddingowl-com/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes ### Charity Auctions #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Auction Plan Unlimited Price: Free Key Features: - 3% Service Fee - Unlimited Bids - Unlimited Items [Learn more about Charity Auctions](https://www.g2.com/products/charity-auctions/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Auction | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **BiddingOwl.com** | 9.3/10 | 9 | | **Charity Auctions** | N/A | N/A | #### Auctioneering | Feature | BiddingOwl.com | Charity Auctions | |---|---|---| | **Auction Listings** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Bidding Window** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Auction Type** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ticketing** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile Bidding** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Fundraising** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### User Interface | Feature | BiddingOwl.com | Charity Auctions | |---|---|---| | **Bidder Profiles** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Sorting** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Bid Alerts** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | BiddingOwl.com | Charity Auctions | |---|---|---| | **Bid Confirmation** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Payment Processing** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Auction Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auction-software) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | BiddingOwl.com | Charity Auctions | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 77.8% | 83.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 22.2% | 13.5% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 2.7% | ### By Industry #### BiddingOwl.com - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 24.4% - **Fund-Raising:** 13.3% - **Civic & Social Organization:** 8.9% - **Real Estate:** 8.9% - **Education Management:** 8.9% - **Banking:** 4.4% - **Government Administration:** 4.4% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.4% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.2% - **Philanthropy:** 2.2% - **Other:** 17.8% #### Charity Auctions - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 41.7% - **Education Management:** 11.1% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 5.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6% - **Sports:** 2.8% - **Retail:** 2.8% - **Religious Institutions:** 2.8% - **Museums and Institutions:** 2.8% - **Individual & Family Services:** 2.8% - **Other:** 16.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to BiddingOwl.com - [Silent Auction Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/silent-auction-pro/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (110 reviews) - [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews) - [Auctria](https://www.g2.com/products/auctria/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (115 reviews) - [Handbid](https://www.g2.com/products/handbid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (218 reviews) - [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2118 reviews) - [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (409 reviews) - [SchoolAuction.net](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolauction-net/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (195 reviews) - [Bloomerang Fundraising, formerly Qgiv](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-fundraising-formerly-qgiv/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews) - [Accelevents](https://www.g2.com/products/accelevents/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (173 reviews) - [GiveSmart](https://www.g2.com/products/givesmart/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (158 reviews) ### Alternatives to Charity Auctions - [Silent Auction Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/silent-auction-pro/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (110 reviews) - [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews) - [Auctria](https://www.g2.com/products/auctria/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (115 reviews) - [Handbid](https://www.g2.com/products/handbid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (218 reviews) - [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2118 reviews) - [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (409 reviews) - [GiveSmart](https://www.g2.com/products/givesmart/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (158 reviews) - [Bloomerang Fundraising, formerly Qgiv](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-fundraising-formerly-qgiv/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews) - [Accelevents](https://www.g2.com/products/accelevents/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (173 reviews) - [SchoolAuction.net](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolauction-net/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (195 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### BiddingOwl.com No discussions available for this product. ### Charity Auctions - Title: [Do I need to sign a contract or join an annual subscription service?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/terms-of-use-819a60b3-7e90-4a08-92c4-83899ed2c811) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "No, at Charity Auctions Today, we do not require contracts or subscription fees. You have complete control to choose the plan type that is best for you and..." - Title: [How can I access and analyze my auction or event data?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/general-a44f35dc-87de-4b1b-b4df-5b39e836fd5b) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We have a variety of auction and event reports that you can run and completely pull off the system for your records. We never delete any data or restrict..." - Title: [What features are available on your platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/general-568866a9-2e15-44c1-a373-3c080a89f9d6) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Features include: • Event & Attendee Management Portal • Ticket & Sponsorship Sales   • Online, Mobile and Live Auction Software   • Online, Mobile and..." - Title: [Do I need to download an app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/terms-of-use-aefdb912-78a6-4059-9610-b43064e2e7e2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "No, our platform is entirely web-based! Your audience will never need to download an app to participate!" - Title: [How much will it cost to run an auction on your platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pricing-4acc0678-8299-4303-8455-5b4745d53498) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We have two main plan types for hosting auction on our platform. Our No Upfront Cost Plan will allow you to list 1-1000 items for absolutely free. There..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/biddingowl-com-vs-charity-auctions)