# Bonterra OneCause, Silent Auction Pro vs Handbid Comparison

| | Bonterra OneCause | Silent Auction Pro | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 502 | 110 | 218 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (67.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $200.00 | Starting at $99.00 | $1,396.00 Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Bonterra OneCause

Pros:
- Ease of Use (56 reviews)
- Customer Support (43 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Difficulty (10 reviews)
- Confusion (9 reviews)

### Silent Auction Pro

**Not enough data**

### Handbid

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

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

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Bonterra OneCause | Silent Auction Pro | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (411 reviews) | 9.3 (92 reviews) | 9.4 (133 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (417 reviews) | 9.1 (92 reviews) | 9.1 (160 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (350 reviews) | 9.0 (81 reviews) | 8.9 (146 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (327 reviews) | 9.4 (81 reviews) | 9.2 (117 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (414 reviews) | 10.0 (91 reviews) | 9.5 (135 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (329 reviews) | 9.9 (81 reviews) | 9.6 (119 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (398 reviews) | 9.7 (92 reviews) | 9.4 (127 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Bonterra OneCause

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Learn How OneCause Can Help You Grow Generosity

Price: Starting at $200.00

Description: Discover the flexibility of the OneCause Fundraising Platform, designed to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes. 

Choose from a variety of plans tailored to fit your goals, starting at just $200, with the industry's only pay-as-you-go pricing capped for your convenience. Prefer an annual subscription? Launch a year of impactful fundraising with our $2,995 Professional Auction & Event package. 

With our award-winning support and service teams by your side, we’ll help you every step of the way. Reach out today to find the perfect plan for your organization!

Key Features:
- Auctions & Events
- Online Fundraising & Text2Give
- Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

[Learn more about Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Silent Auction Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Giving Campaign

Price: Starting at $99.00

Description: Allow your supporters to donate all year long from a mobile device or desktop! Giving Campaigns provide an easy way to collect one-time and recurrent donations. Create a personalized domain name, and encourage your supporters to participate with Text to Give.

Key Features:
- Unlimited Donors
- Custom landing page
- Custom domain name

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Fundraising

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bonterra OneCause** | 8.5/10 | 218 |
| **Silent Auction Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Handbid** | 8.7/10 | 47 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Bonterra OneCause | Silent Auction Pro | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (41 reviews) | 
| **Interaction Tracking** | 8.4 (179 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | 8.6 (188 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 
| **Donor Profiles** | 8.0 (173 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (34 reviews) | 

#### Fundraising

| Feature | Bonterra OneCause | Silent Auction Pro | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Campaign Management** | 8.9 (183 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (36 reviews) | 
| **Online Donation Portal** | 9.2 (202 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (40 reviews) | 
| **Event Planning** | 9.3 (197 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 
| **Recurring Donations** | 7.6 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Peer-to-peer Fundraising** | 7.8 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Capabilities** | 9.0 (194 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (32 reviews) | 

#### Marketing

| Feature | Bonterra OneCause | Silent Auction Pro | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Marketing** | 7.8 (131 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Direct Mail Tools** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.0 (16 reviews) | 

### Auction

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bonterra OneCause** | 9.1/10 | 137 |
| **Silent Auction Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Handbid** | 9.5/10 | 33 |

#### Auctioneering

| Feature | Bonterra OneCause | Silent Auction Pro | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Auction Listings** | 9.2 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.8 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Bidding Window** | 9.4 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.8 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Auction Type** | 9.4 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Ticketing** | 8.9 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile Bidding** | 9.3 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Fundraising** | 9.1 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### User Interface

| Feature | Bonterra OneCause | Silent Auction Pro | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Bidder Profiles** | 8.4 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Sorting** | 8.7 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Bid Alerts** | 9.4 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Bonterra OneCause | Silent Auction Pro | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Bid Confirmation** | 9.3 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payment Processing** | 9.3 (131 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (131 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

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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 | Bonterra OneCause | Silent Auction Pro | Handbid | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 67.0% | 80.0% | 72.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 31.2% | 18.2% | 25.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Bonterra OneCause

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 42.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 10.3%
- **Education Management:** 7.6%
- **Fund-Raising:** 7.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.1%
- **Events Services:** 2.5%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 2.3%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 14.6%

#### 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%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Bonterra OneCause

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- [Bloomerang Fundraising, formerly Qgiv](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-fundraising-formerly-qgiv/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews)
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- [SchoolAuction.net](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolauction-net/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (195 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Silent Auction Pro

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- [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (408 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Handbid

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- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2074 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 (408 reviews)
- [SchoolAuction.net](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolauction-net/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (195 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 (620 reviews)
- [DonorPerfect](https://www.g2.com/products/donorperfect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (565 reviews)
- [Auctria](https://www.g2.com/products/auctria/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (115 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Bonterra OneCause

- Title: [What is OneCause used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-onecause-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "We use it for our annual fundraising gala. Specifically, the online mobile bidding has extended our reach to many more folks than can attend the event and..."
- Title: [How much does Onecause cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-onecause-cost) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "OneCause rates vary depending on the service you use.  My company uses OneCause for a virtual auction and the price is extremely reasonable!"
- Title: [How can i better integrate QuickBooks and GiftWorks to avoid duplication of data entry](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-better-integrate-quickbooks-and-giftworks-to-avoid-duplication-of-data-entry) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Tim -- all of our data can easily be exported in CSV format, making it easy to import your transaction data into several accounting and CRM systems. "
- Title: [What kinds of peer-to-peer fundraising does your software support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-kinds-of-peer-to-peer-fundraising-does-your-software-support) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Our platform is designed to make your event easy and successful. Whether it’s a traditional “on the ground” event (like a run, walk, or ride), personal..."
- Title: [Can donors cover costs associated with their donations?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-donors-cover-costs-associated-with-their-donations) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. Donors are given the opportunity to increase their donation to cover costs associated with ticketing, donations, and other transactions."

### 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..."

### 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..."

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