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Spec score 7.3 #20 of 27 in Charity Auction Software

What it is

iBid is a web service for mobile bidding and charity auctions, including silent, live, and online formats. Auction AutoPilot supports the auction cycle from soliciting items and managing a catalog through bidding and closing. Guests can bid remotely, receive instant text alerts when outbid, and get organizer messages by text or email. Organizations can brand the bidding experience with a logo, colors, sponsor images, and a message. After closing, guests receive a text link to a digital receipt. iBid runs with Events.org, and its site says donor information can be exported through an Open API. It describes donor information as secure; Events.org says stored card information uses industry-standard encryption. The free plan lists 3.5% payment processing fees plus $1, which can be covered by the bidder, and a $100 referral credit. Event-day support is advertised at 866.513.7627.

Spec sheet

Purpose
iBid is a mobile bidding and charity silent auction service with Auction AutoPilot™.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ibid.org
Intended users
iBid is presented as a tool for charitable causes and organizations running fundraising auctions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ibid.org
Security
The iBid site describes donor information as secure; Events.org says stored card information is protected using industry-standard encryption technology.Read 3 Oct 2026 · events.org
Support
iBid advertises customer support availability even on event day and lists 866.513.7627 as its support number.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ibid.org
Auction management
iBid supports the auction cycle from item solicitation and catalog management through bidding and closing.Read 3 Oct 2026 · events.org
Automated checkout
After the auction closes, guests receive a text link to a digital receipt.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ibid.org
Branded experience
Organizations can customize the bidding experience with their logo, colors, sponsor images, and a message.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ibid.org
Data export
The iBid site says donor information can be exported with an Open API.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ibid.org
Guest messaging
Organizers can send guests text messages and email updates from the portal.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ibid.org
Integration
iBid runs seamlessly with Events.org.Read 3 Oct 2026 · events.org
Outbid alerts
Guests receive instant text notifications when they are outbid on an item.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ibid.org
Remote bidding
Guests can bid from anywhere, including when they cannot attend the event in person.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ibid.org

Plans and prices

iBid Free 3.5% Payment Processing Fees + $1 (can be covered by the bidder) · $100 referral credit Read 3 Oct 2026 · ibid.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan at free
  • Supports live, silent, and online auctions
  • Remote bidding and instant outbid texts
  • Branding with logos, colors, and sponsor images
  • Open API donor-data export listed

Limits

  • 3.5% payment processing fees plus $1
  • The listed fee applies to the free plan
  • Web platform only

Who it suits

iBid suits charitable organizations running fundraising auctions that need remote bidding, guest alerts, branded pages, and auction-cycle management. It is web-based and supports event reporting and payment processing.

Verdict

iBid covers auction administration, bidder communication, branding, checkout, and reporting in one web service. Organizations should account for the listed processing fee and $1 charge when planning a free-plan event.

Where Specifiction places it

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