# SchoolAuction.net vs Silent Auction Pro Comparison

| | SchoolAuction.net | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 195 | 110 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (76.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $79.00 1 Event | Starting at $899.00 Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### SchoolAuction.net

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

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

### Silent Auction Pro

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | SchoolAuction.net | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (163 reviews) | 9.3 (92 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (170 reviews) | 9.1 (92 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (146 reviews) | 9.0 (81 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 9.4 (81 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (161 reviews) | 10.0 (91 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (146 reviews) | 9.9 (81 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (164 reviews) | 9.7 (92 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### 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

### Fundraising

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SchoolAuction.net** | 7.9/10 | 42 |
| **Silent Auction Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | SchoolAuction.net | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.6 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interaction Tracking** | 8.1 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 8.0 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Profiles** | 8.3 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Fundraising

| Feature | SchoolAuction.net | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Campaign Management** | 8.1 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Online Donation Portal** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Event Planning** | 8.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Donations** | 7.7 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Peer-to-peer Fundraising** | 6.8 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Capabilities** | 8.4 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing

| Feature | SchoolAuction.net | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email Marketing** | 7.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Direct Mail Tools** | 6.7 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Auction

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SchoolAuction.net** | 8.9/10 | 40 |
| **Silent Auction Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Auctioneering

| Feature | SchoolAuction.net | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Auction Listings** | 8.7 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bidding Window** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auction Type** | 9.0 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Ticketing** | 8.9 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Bidding** | 9.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fundraising** | 8.7 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### User Interface

| Feature | SchoolAuction.net | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bidder Profiles** | 8.5 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sorting** | 8.5 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bid Alerts** | 8.9 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | SchoolAuction.net | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bid Confirmation** | 9.2 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | 9.0 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 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 | SchoolAuction.net | Silent Auction Pro | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 76.6% | 80.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 19.3% | 18.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.2% | 1.8% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### 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 SchoolAuction.net

- [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2140 reviews)
- [Handbid](https://www.g2.com/products/handbid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (218 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 (983 reviews)
- [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (898 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 (1471 reviews)
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- [DonorPerfect](https://www.g2.com/products/donorperfect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (565 reviews)

### Alternatives to Silent Auction Pro

- [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (511 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)
- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2140 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 (410 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 (174 reviews)
- [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (898 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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)...."

### 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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