Skip to content
SPECIFICTION
Get listed

PaddleUp

paddleup.io

Free plan WebiOSAPI
Visit paddleup.io
Spec score 7.3 #21 of 27 in Charity Auction Software

What it is

PaddleUp provides event and fundraising software for schools and nonprofits, covering jog-a-thons, galas, auctions, and online sales. Campaign dashboards bring fundraising goals, settings, and related activities together. The platform supports live, silent, and online auctions, with mobile bidding; staff can use its iOS app to set up and monitor events in person. Ticketing covers registration and attendee check-in, and seating links tables and guests to the ticket roster. Bid sheet tools include printable sheets with QR anchors, photo uploads, and AI-assisted read-back against registered bidders. Stripe processes card and ACH payments, and the staff app can pair with Stripe Terminal Bluetooth readers for on-site sales. Organizations can use API keys and webhooks, with staff MCP tools for custom workflows and AI-assisted operations. The maker says sensitive attendee and bidder contact fields are encrypted with AES-256-GCM and per-organization keys managed through AWS KMS in production; service traffic uses TLS. Stripe handles card numbers and records payouts and refunds. There is no monthly platform subscription; Stripe processing fees apply, and AI tokens are pay-as-you-go.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Paddle-Up provides event and fundraising software for schools and nonprofits, including jog-a-thons, galas, auctions, and online sales.Read 8 Oct 2026 · paddleup.io
Integrations
Paddle-Up offers organization API keys and webhooks, plus staff MCP tools for custom workflows and AI-assisted operations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · paddleup.io
Security
The maker says sensitive attendee and bidder contact fields are encrypted with AES-256-GCM using per-organization keys managed through AWS KMS in production, and service traffic uses TLS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · paddleup.io
Maker
Paddle-Up is owned and operated by Shadow Republic Developing, LLC; its site describes work based in Forest Grove, Oregon.Read 8 Oct 2026 · paddleup.io
AI pricing
AI Assistant use is pay-as-you-go, with tokens purchased per organization.Read 8 Oct 2026 · paddleup.io
Auctions
The platform supports online and in-person bidding, with staff using the iOS app for on-site setup and monitoring.Read 8 Oct 2026 · paddleup.io
Bid sheet scanning
Bid sheet scanning includes printable sheets with QR anchors, photo uploads, and AI-assisted read-back against registered bidders.Read 8 Oct 2026 · paddleup.io
Campaigns
Campaigns bring fundraising goals, settings, and related activities together in one dashboard.Read 8 Oct 2026 · paddleup.io
Payment data
Card numbers are handled by Stripe and are not stored in MongoDB; Stripe remains the system of record for payouts and refunds.Read 8 Oct 2026 · paddleup.io
Payments and POS
Stripe processes card and ACH payments; the staff iOS app can pair with Stripe Terminal Bluetooth readers for on-site sales.Read 8 Oct 2026 · paddleup.io
Tickets and seating
Ticketing supports registration and attendee check-in, while event seating links tables and guests to the ticket roster.Read 8 Oct 2026 · paddleup.io

Plans and prices

Paddle-Up Free No monthly platform subscription; Stripe processing fees also apply. AI tokens are pay-as-you-go. Same features for every organization · no per-seat or per-volunteer fees · AI tokens purchased per organization Read 8 Oct 2026 · paddleup.io

Every PaddleUp plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports live, silent, and online auctions
  • Ticketing includes registration and attendee check-in
  • Stripe processes card and ACH payments
  • No monthly platform subscription
  • Organization API keys and webhooks

Limits

  • Stripe processing fees apply
  • AI tokens are pay-as-you-go
  • Staff mobile app is listed for iOS

Who it suits

PaddleUp suits schools and nonprofits organizing fundraising campaigns, auctions, ticketed events, or online sales. Its iOS app supports staff handling event setup, monitoring, and on-site sales.

Verdict

PaddleUp brings campaign management, auctions, ticketing, and payment processing into one event platform. Organizations should account for Stripe fees and pay-as-you-go AI token costs.

Where Specifiction places it

Alternatives to PaddleUpAll alternatives →