32auctions vs Bid Beacon
32auctions
32auctions.com
Bid Beacon
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| Figure | 32auctions | Bid Beacon |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Fundraising Event Software | 9.3 (#1) | 7.7 (#16) |
| Branding | Branding tools include custom colors, a banner, reordered page sections, custom headings and a compact navigation bar. | Full auctions include custom color themes, banner images, custom links or access codes, and logos. |
| Founded | 2008 | 2018 |
| Product | 32auctions provides online silent-auction software for fundraising. | Bid Beacon is an online silent-auction platform for fundraising. |
| Security | The site uses a valid SSL certificate for encrypted communication. | Bid Beacon says it does not store credit-card or banking information; payment information is handled by PCI-compliant Stripe. |
| Support | The listed Free plan includes email support. | Email customer support and live Bid Beacon 101 group sessions are available. |
Plans
32auctions
- FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Most Popular$170, paid once
- Best for Live Event$240, paid once
- Best For Live Event$240, paid once
- The Works$360, paid once
In their own words
32auctions
32auctions is web-based software for running online silent auctions as fundraisers. Bidders can register and bid from a phone, tablet, or computer without installing an app. Automatic text or email alerts can report outbids and wins; proxy bidding lets bidders set a ceiling for automatic bids. Soft close extends an item's end time when a bid arrives near closing. When the auction ends, the platform identifies winners and supports online checkout. Organizers can connect their own Stripe or PayPal account to collect payments and issue invoices automatically. CSV reports cover results, winners, payments, and fair-market values. The service also creates printable display and bid sheets with QR codes that lead to online bidding. Its Free plan costs nothing, billed at $0 per auction, and allows up to 20 items, one image per item, and unlimited bidders. The paid plans cost 170.00 USD, 240.00 USD, and $360, paid once, with higher item limits and additional features.
Bid Beacon
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