# ReadySetAuction vs Silent Auction Pro Comparison | | ReadySetAuction | Silent Auction Pro | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 17 | 110 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (70.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $99.00 | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### ReadySetAuction Pros: - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Reporting (1 reviews) Cons: - Clunky Interface (1 reviews) - Difficult Setup (1 reviews) ### Silent Auction Pro **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ReadySetAuction | Silent Auction Pro | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 7.8 (15 reviews) | 9.3 (92 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (92 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (81 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 9.4 (81 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 10.0 (91 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 9.9 (81 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 9.7 (92 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ReadySetAuction #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Fundraising | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ReadySetAuction** | N/A | N/A | | **Silent Auction Pro** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | ReadySetAuction | Silent Auction Pro | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interaction Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Donor Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Fundraising | Feature | ReadySetAuction | Silent Auction Pro | |---|---|---| | **Campaign Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Online Donation Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recurring Donations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Peer-to-peer Fundraising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Marketing | Feature | ReadySetAuction | Silent Auction Pro | |---|---|---| | **Email Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Direct Mail Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Auction | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ReadySetAuction** | N/A | N/A | | **Silent Auction Pro** | N/A | N/A | #### Auctioneering | Feature | ReadySetAuction | Silent Auction Pro | |---|---|---| | **Auction Listings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bidding Window** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Auction Type** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ticketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Bidding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fundraising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### User Interface | Feature | ReadySetAuction | Silent Auction Pro | |---|---|---| | **Bidder Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sorting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bid Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | ReadySetAuction | Silent Auction Pro | |---|---|---| | **Bid Confirmation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Auction Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auction-software) **Unique to Silent Auction Pro (1):** [Fundraising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fundraising) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ReadySetAuction | Silent Auction Pro | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 70.6% | 80.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 23.5% | 18.2% | | **Enterprise** | 5.9% | 1.8% | ### By Industry #### ReadySetAuction - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 41.2% - **Education Management:** 17.6% - **Religious Institutions:** 5.9% - **Public Relations and Communications:** 5.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.9% - **Higher Education:** 5.9% - **Food & Beverages:** 5.9% - **Financial Services:** 5.9% - **Events Services:** 5.9% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to ReadySetAuction - [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews) - [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (408 reviews) - [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2071 reviews) - [Bloomerang Fundraising, formerly Qgiv](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-fundraising-formerly-qgiv/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews) - [SchoolAuction.net](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolauction-net/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (195 reviews) - [Handbid](https://www.g2.com/products/handbid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (218 reviews) - [Auctria](https://www.g2.com/products/auctria/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (115 reviews) - [BiddingOwl.com](https://www.g2.com/products/biddingowl-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (47 reviews) - [Accelevents](https://www.g2.com/products/accelevents/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (169 reviews) - [GiveSmart](https://www.g2.com/products/givesmart/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (158 reviews) ### Alternatives to Silent Auction Pro - [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews) - [Handbid](https://www.g2.com/products/handbid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (218 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 (2071 reviews) - [Bloomerang Fundraising, formerly Qgiv](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-fundraising-formerly-qgiv/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews) - [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (408 reviews) - [BiddingOwl.com](https://www.g2.com/products/biddingowl-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (47 reviews) - [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 (169 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### ReadySetAuction - Title: [Does ReadySetAuction integrate with donor management software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/donor-management-integration) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes, nonprofits can download and upload data between their donor management system and RSA. RSA also integrates seamlessly with DonorPerfect, so you can..." - Title: [Can we use ReadySetAuction to conduct a mobile bidding auction?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/mobile-bidding-auction) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes. With ReadySetAuction, you and your auction team have the tools you need right at your fingertips to run a successful mobile bidding event – all by..." - Title: [Can we use ReadySetAuction to plan and conduct a traditional (silent and live) auction with bid sheets and auctioneer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/traditional-silent-live-auction) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes. From procurement through wrap-up and all tasks in between, ReadySetAuction provides you and your team with a comprehensive solution for planning,..." ### 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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/readysetauction-vs-silent-auction-pro)