# Handbid vs SchoolAuction.net Comparison

| | Handbid | SchoolAuction.net | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 218 | 195 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (72.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (76.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $1,396.00 Per Year | $79.00 1 Event | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Handbid

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Customer Support (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Auction Issues (2 reviews)
- Confusion (2 reviews)

### SchoolAuction.net

Pros:
- Ease of Use (8 reviews)
- Customer Support (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Email Issues (3 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Handbid | SchoolAuction.net | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (133 reviews) | 9.0 (163 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (160 reviews) | 8.7 (170 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (146 reviews) | 8.5 (146 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (117 reviews) | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (135 reviews) | 9.4 (161 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (119 reviews) | 9.4 (146 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (127 reviews) | 9.1 (164 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Handbid

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: The Big Event

Price: $1,396.00 Per Year

Description: Our Do-It-Yourself package is perfect for solo event planners who need premium night-of-event software support for one event

Key Features:
- Custom Theme Tool 
- Text-2-Give Included
- Unlimited Items

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/handbid/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### SchoolAuction.net

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Acorn

Price: $79.00 1 Event

Description: Our Pay-As-You-Grow Plan allows you to build an unlimited auction (online, in-person, or a combination) for only $79, plus 3% of what you raise.  You get full support and (almost) everything we offer.

Key Features:
- Unlimited Items
- Unlimited Bidders
- Online Bidding

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolauction-net/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Fundraising

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Handbid** | 8.7/10 | 47 |
| **SchoolAuction.net** | 7.9/10 | 42 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Handbid | SchoolAuction.net | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 9.3 (41 reviews) | 8.6 (41 reviews) | 
| **Interaction Tracking** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 8.1 (34 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 8.0 (37 reviews) | 
| **Donor Profiles** | 8.0 (34 reviews) | 8.3 (37 reviews) | 

#### Fundraising

| Feature | Handbid | SchoolAuction.net | 
|---|---|---|
| **Campaign Management** | 8.8 (36 reviews) | 8.1 (34 reviews) | 
| **Online Donation Portal** | 8.9 (40 reviews) | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 
| **Event Planning** | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 8.3 (35 reviews) | 
| **Recurring Donations** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 7.7 (29 reviews) | 
| **Peer-to-peer Fundraising** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 6.8 (25 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Capabilities** | 9.0 (32 reviews) | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 

#### Marketing

| Feature | Handbid | SchoolAuction.net | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email Marketing** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 7.6 (32 reviews) | 
| **Direct Mail Tools** | 8.0 (16 reviews) | 6.7 (26 reviews) | 

### Auction

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Handbid** | 9.5/10 | 33 |
| **SchoolAuction.net** | 8.9/10 | 40 |

#### Auctioneering

| Feature | Handbid | SchoolAuction.net | 
|---|---|---|
| **Auction Listings** | 9.8 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (40 reviews) | 
| **Bidding Window** | 9.8 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 
| **Auction Type** | 9.7 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **Ticketing** | 9.2 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (39 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Bidding** | 9.4 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (36 reviews) | 
| **Fundraising** | 9.4 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 

#### User Interface

| Feature | Handbid | SchoolAuction.net | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bidder Profiles** | 9.3 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (35 reviews) | 
| **Sorting** | 9.4 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 
| **Bid Alerts** | 9.6 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (37 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Handbid | SchoolAuction.net | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bid Confirmation** | 9.6 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (37 reviews) | 
| **Payment Processing** | 9.5 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 9.3 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Fundraising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fundraising), [Auction Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auction-software)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Handbid | SchoolAuction.net | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 72.2% | 76.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 25.4% | 19.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.4% | 4.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Handbid

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 42.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 10.0%
- **Education Management:** 7.6%
- **Sports:** 5.7%
- **Fund-Raising:** 5.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Hospitality:** 2.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.9%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 16.6%

#### SchoolAuction.net

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 28.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 20.0%
- **Education Management:** 16.9%
- **Fund-Raising:** 6.7%
- **Religious Institutions:** 3.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.0%
- **Media Production:** 1.0%
- **Museums and Institutions:** 1.0%
- **Other:** 18.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Handbid

- [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews)
- [GiveSmart](https://www.g2.com/products/givesmart/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (158 reviews)
- [Silent Auction Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/silent-auction-pro/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (110 reviews)
- [Bloomerang Fundraising, formerly Qgiv](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-fundraising-formerly-qgiv/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews)
- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2137 reviews)
- [Greater Giving](https://www.g2.com/products/greater-giving/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (410 reviews)
- [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (622 reviews)
- [DonorPerfect](https://www.g2.com/products/donorperfect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (565 reviews)

### Alternatives to SchoolAuction.net

- [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)
- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2137 reviews)
- [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (410 reviews)
- [Zeffy](https://www.g2.com/products/zeffy/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (957 reviews)
- [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [Snap! Raise](https://www.g2.com/products/snap-raise/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews)
- [Donorbox](https://www.g2.com/products/donorbox/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1457 reviews)
- [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (622 reviews)
- [DonorPerfect](https://www.g2.com/products/donorperfect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (565 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Handbid

- Title: [Does anyone else think that customer service is outstanding?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37145-does-anyone-else-think-that-customer-service-is-outstanding) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Thank you for your kind compliments! We will pass this along to our Client Services team! "
- Title: [Equipment Rentals](https://www.g2.com/discussions/equipment-rentals) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, we can rent you iPads and Chrome Books or you can borrow them from Friends or Family. It is entirely up to you. We don’t require you use our equipment...."
- Title: [Do you have onsite support available for our event?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/event-staff-and-onsite-support) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, we can be onSite. Remember that we designed Handbid to be self-service which means that we don’t REQUIRE you to hire us. However, we know that a..."
- Title: [Do you offer multi-year discounts?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/multi-year-discounts) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. We have 1, 3 and 5-year contracts with the multi-year agreements having rather substantial upfront discounts. Moreover, these contracts are rather..."
- Title: [Do my guest or bidders need a smartphone?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ways-to-bid) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No, they can bid from the Handbid iPad App. It is really easy to use and your guests can create their account, place bids, get notified (via SMS) when..."

### SchoolAuction.net

- Title: [I would like to find other ways to use SchoolAuction for fundraising.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-would-like-to-find-other-ways-to-use-schoolauction-for-fundraising) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Fantastic!  Take a quick look at some of the ideas we have set up in this demo site: https://nwsupport.schoolauction.net/campaigndemo/give/list

We also..."
- Title: [What percentage of what we raise does SchoolAuction.net charge?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/performance-fees) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Other than the yearly subscription fee - none.  Really.  "
- Title: [What kinds of fundraising events can I run with SchoolAuction.net?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/fundraisers-you-can-run-with-schoolauction-net) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "SchoolAuction.net can be used for gala auctions (with or without mobile bidding), online auctions, and many other “point-of-sale” events – think art sales,..."
- Title: [Credit-Card Processing](https://www.g2.com/discussions/credit-card-processing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "I can't tell you!  That's because we don't tell you which bank you have to use for credit-card processing.  We're compatible with a huge range of..."
- Title: [Requirements](https://www.g2.com/discussions/requirements-c5c1c5ec-f2ee-4b64-80ab-4d48bb191e66) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "To get started, all you need is a computer (Mac or PC) or a tablet (iOS or Android), an internet connection, and a web browser (Chrome, Firefox or Safari)...."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/handbid-vs-schoolauction-net)