Auction Flex vs AuctionMethod
Auction Flex
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| Figure | Auction Flex | AuctionMethod |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $85/mo | $100/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 11 | 3 |
| Spec score · Auction Software | 9.4 (#1) | 8.6 (#4) |
| Auction formats | The product supports internet absentee bidding, internet-only auctions and webcast live bidding through HiBid. | The platform supports timed online, simulcast, blind timed, catalog-only, fixed-price, and perpetual events. |
| Headquarters | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, United States |
| Integrations | Listed integrations and options include HiBid, QuickBooks, shipping, credit-card processing, mailing lists, RF modems, driver-license check-in, and touchscreen kiosks. | Named integrations and connection options include Mailchimp, GA4, Google Tag Manager, APIs, Avalara, EasyPost, Smarty, and UserWay. |
| Support | Support is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm EST by phone, with a help center and bookable training. | Free support includes email, in-app guidance, video tutorials, and biweekly co-working sessions; paid pro support offers phone and email access Monday through Friday, 7AM to 7PM US Eastern Time. |
Plans
Auction Flex
- First 25 GB cloud storageFree
- Free trialFree
- 1 Workstation$85 a month
- Solo$95 a month
- 2 Workstations$120 a month
- Team$145 a month
- 3 Workstations$155 a month
- 4 Workstations$190 a month
- Business$195 a month
- Enterprise$295 a month
AuctionMethod
- Growth$100 a month
- Scale$750 a month
- Custom Solutions$1,500 a month
In their own words
Auction Flex
Auction Flex manages live and online auctions, including cataloging, clerking, cashiering, accounting, mailing lists, inventory, and multi-parcel sales. Bidding options include internet absentee bids, internet-only auctions, and webcast live internet bidding. AuctionFlex 360 is a web platform for cataloging and managing sales with HiBid integration. Auction Flex v10 is downloadable desktop software with inventory management, configurable item types, AI-powered cataloging assistance, and bulk editing. Mobile apps support cataloging and clerking on Android and iOS phones and tablets, with browser access also listed. Integrations and options include QuickBooks, shipping, credit-card processing, mailing lists, RF modems, driver-license check-in, and touchscreen kiosks. Plans include one workstation for $85 per month, Solo web access for $95 per month, and higher tiers up to $550 per month for unlimited workstations. The listing also includes 25 GB of free cloud storage and a 30-day trial. HiBid fees include a 2% auction fee, $0.25 per unique bid capped at $150 per auction, and a $75 webcast setup fee.
AuctionMethod
AuctionMethod is white-label auction software for setting up events and managing lots, consignors, bidders, and sales. It supports timed online, simulcast, blind timed, catalog-only, fixed-price, and perpetual events. Management tools cover cataloging, bidder registration, invoices, taxes, payments, and reports. The Auctioneer Toolbox app for Android and iOS supports item cataloging, photos, and pickup management. Payments can use Fiserv, Stripe, Authorize.net, or eWay, with proceeds going to the customer's own merchant account. Users can export bidder, listing, and report data, upload by CSV, or connect through APIs. Named integrations include Mailchimp, GA4, Google Tag Manager, Avalara, EasyPost, Smarty, and UserWay. Plans include unlimited auctions, bids, lots, items, photos, and admin users. Growth costs $100 a month with a one-time $250 account activation; Scale is $750 a month with a one-time $2500 activation. Custom Solutions starts at $1,500 a month with a one-time $5000 activation. There is a 30-day trial, and subscriptions are month to month and cancelable at any time. The company says it charges no commissions or per-lot, event, or photo fees.