Auction Software vs BiddingOwl
Auction Software
auctionsoftware.com
BiddingOwl
biddingowl.comSide by side
| Figure | Auction Software | BiddingOwl |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,500/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Auction Software | 8.1 (#11) | 8.2 (#8) |
| Headquarters | Bethesda, Maryland, United States | Gaylord, Michigan, United States |
| Payments | The Marketplace Subscription listing says it supports more than 10 payment gateways. | BiddingOwl integrates with Stripe and PayPal and also supports cash or check payments recorded by manually marking invoices paid. |
| Support | The Marketplace Subscription includes 24 hours of support, and the vendor says training services are part of each executed contract with training hours purchased upfront. | BiddingOwl offers phone and email support during weekday office hours and 24/7 critical emergency phone support. |
Plans
BiddingOwl
- Traditional silent/live auction and related servicesFree
- Online/mobile auction$5, paid once
In their own words
Auction Software
Auction Software has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
BiddingOwl
BiddingOwl provides online auction and fundraising tools for nonprofits, schools, charities, and other organizations. Organizers can run online, mobile, silent, live, or offline auctions and offer donations, admission and raffle tickets, Fund-a-Need, and paddle raises without separate paid add-ons. Bidders can follow items on a watchlist, set a maximum proxy bid, and receive SMS or email updates about outbids, wins, and events. Organizers can import items from CSV, export item data, manage or duplicate events, and retain their data; one login can manage multiple organizations and simultaneous auctions. Payments can be processed through Stripe or PayPal, or tracked as cash or check by manually marking invoices paid. Traditional silent and live auction services cost nothing; winning online or mobile bids incur a $5, paid once performance fee. Payment processor fees may apply. BiddingOwl is available on Android, iOS, and web. It offers weekday phone and email support and 24/7 critical emergency phone support.