Auctioneer Software vs Indy.auction

Auctioneer Software provides online auction, live simulcast, multi-parcel real estate, and live clerking tools for auction companies. Online bidding includes registration, watchlists, bidder approval settings, refreshed bidding information, invoices, and reporting. Simulcast features include YouTube Live Stream integration, pre-bidding, messaging, live registration, and immediate invoices; events can be live-only or accept in-person and online bids together, with audio or video streaming. Staff can load items, print clerking sheets, and clerk from a computer or iPad or tablet. Its iOS and Android cataloging app supports barcode scanning, photos and media, and editing auctions and lots, and is included at no additional cost. AScribe can use item photos to suggest lot titles, descriptions, and details for user review and editing. Auction companies can use custom themes and their own site and domain. Hosting is included, and pricing is available on request. The company describes the platform as commission-free and says customers keep 100% of auction profits without hidden fees.

Indy.auction is web-based white-label auction software from The Auction Collective for fundraising and commercial auctions. Brands, non-profits, artists, individuals, and community groups can build auction sites from templates without coding, then customise branding, auction rules, and bidder registration. The software supports public and private auctions, single-lot and multi-lot formats, and timed auctions. Bidders can use wishlists, see competitive bid history, and bid in real time; configurable extensions are also available. Automated emails cover registration, bids, wins, and payments, with tailored email copy on applicable plans. Payments can be collected through Stripe, PayPal, or bank transfer. The platform provides analytics and bidder data exports described as GDPR-compliant; the features page describes checkout as secure and encrypted. Starter includes Stripe and PayPal integrations, while enterprise services can include bespoke integrations. Users can access a searchable help centre and live chat, and auction management services may include a dedicated advisor. The Free tier is currently unavailable. Starter costs £6, paid once and is limited to five auctions of up to 100 lots each. Indy.auction was founded in 2017 and says auctions can run worldwide using one of ten supported currencies.