# Handbid vs Silent Auction Pro Comparison

| | Handbid | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 218 | 110 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (72.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us Per Year | Starting at $899.00 Per Year | 

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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)

### Silent Auction Pro

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Handbid | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (133 reviews) | 9.3 (92 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (160 reviews) | 9.1 (92 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (146 reviews) | 9.0 (81 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (117 reviews) | 9.4 (81 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (135 reviews) | 10.0 (91 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (119 reviews) | 9.9 (81 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (127 reviews) | 9.7 (92 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Handbid

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Handbid Subscription

Price: Contact Us Per Year

Description: Flawless auctions, handled for you. Whether you want expert guidance while your team runs the show, or Handbid to build your entire event, there's a service level that fits. On event night, a real person is one phone call away. Tell us about your event and we'll show you exactly what it would look like on Handbid.

Key Features:
- Mobile bidding (iOS, Android & web — no app required to bid)
- Silent, live & online auction formats — in-room, virtual, or hybrid
- Event ticketing & registration with tap-to-pay check-in

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

#### Free Trial

No

### Silent Auction Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Mobile Pro

Price: Starting at $899.00 Per Year

Description: All of the features in Mobile Plus. Adds many "icing on the cake" features including seating management, customized correspondence (donor thank you letters, email, text blasts, etc.), display sheets, leader boards, additional branding and more.

Key Features:
- Simultaneous, unlimited multi-user system
- Easily enter, update and track contacts
- Assign custom affiliation and label tags

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/silent-auction-pro/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Nonprofit

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Handbid** | N/A | N/A |
| **Silent Auction Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Handbid | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fund Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forms Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Member Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting/Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Volunteer Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Nonprofits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring/Subscription Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Registration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Campaign Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Membership Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grant Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dues Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Committee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fundraising Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Fundraising

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Handbid** | 8.7/10 | 47 |
| **Silent Auction Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Handbid | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting & Statistics** | 9.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interaction Tracking** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 8.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Profiles** | 8.0 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contribution Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Goal Setting/Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Fundraising

| Feature | Handbid | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Campaign Management** | 8.8 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Online Donation Portal** | 8.9 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Event Planning** | 9.2 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Donations** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Peer-to-peer Fundraising** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Capabilities** | 9.0 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Registration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auction Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pledge Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forms Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alumni Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Volunteer Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gift Matching Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grant Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Membership Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Receipt Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing

| Feature | Handbid | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email Marketing** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Direct Mail Tools** | 8.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Handbid | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Giving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Giving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ACH Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Campaign Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Nonprofits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Auction

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Handbid** | 9.5/10 | 33 |
| **Silent Auction Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Auctioneering

| Feature | Handbid | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Auction Listings** | 9.8 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Bidding Window** | 9.8 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Auction Type** | 9.7 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Ticketing** | 9.2 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Bidding** | 9.4 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Fundraising** | 9.4 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Live Auction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Auction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Silent Auction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reverse Bidding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Absentee Bidding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proxy Bidding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Bidding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### User Interface

| Feature | Handbid | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bidder Profiles** | 9.3 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Sorting** | 9.4 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Bid Alerts** | 9.6 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Handbid | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bid Confirmation** | 9.6 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | 9.5 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.3 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Handbid | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Buy Now Option** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shipping Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bid Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Watch List** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Membership Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Catalog Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Campaign Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Receipt Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Registration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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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 | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 72.2% | 80.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 25.4% | 18.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.4% | 1.8% | 

### 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%

#### Silent Auction Pro

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 25.5%
- **Education Management:** 15.5%
- **Fund-Raising:** 10.9%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.4%
- **Accounting:** 2.7%
- **Religious Institutions:** 2.7%
- **Philanthropy:** 2.7%
- **Design:** 1.8%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 1.8%
- **Law Practice:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 28.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Handbid

- [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (513 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)
- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2177 reviews)
- [Greater Giving](https://www.g2.com/products/greater-giving/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [SchoolAuction.net](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolauction-net/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (418 reviews)
- [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (914 reviews)
- [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (640 reviews)
- [Auctria](https://www.g2.com/products/auctria/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (115 reviews)

### Alternatives to Silent Auction Pro

- [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (513 reviews)
- [GiveSmart](https://www.g2.com/products/givesmart/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (158 reviews)
- [SchoolAuction.net](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolauction-net/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2177 reviews)
- [Bloomerang Fundraising, formerly Qgiv](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-fundraising-formerly-qgiv/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews)
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- [Auctria](https://www.g2.com/products/auctria/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (115 reviews)
- [Accelevents](https://www.g2.com/products/accelevents/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (174 reviews)
- [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (914 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..."

### Silent Auction Pro

- Title: [Third Party Payment](https://www.g2.com/discussions/third-party-payment) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Medlee, thank you for your question. We recommend against processing outside of the software, as it is best practice to provide your supporters with a..."
- Title: [Several Questions](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50254-several-questions) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Credit Card readers are easily ordered through our website, once you have established your group within the software. Yes, you do have the option to pass the..."
- Title: [Do you charge for technical support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/support-bb877a95-de8b-4ac3-9026-27814bcff391) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No! We provide technical support free of charge. We want you to be successful. We also staff appropriately on the weekends, based upon the number of events...."
- Title: [What are the hours of your technical support? Do you have night of event technical support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/support-ef2e7ec2-4d88-4f59-856c-4a6f97a7c91c) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The support desk is available from 8am to 9pm Pacific - 7 days a week and is free to customers who have purchased the AuctionDay component. If you have..."
- Title: [What happens if we lose the Internet connection or your server crashes? Is the data backed up?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/data-2f713c6e-0eee-4fde-baea-783bf35ce93a) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "With respect to the integrity of our servers, we have two servers and databases running in a master/slave configuration running on separate networks. Every..."

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