AuctionSnap vs BiddingOwl
AuctionSnap
auctionsnap.com
BiddingOwl
biddingowl.comSide by side
| Figure | AuctionSnap | BiddingOwl |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $41.67/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Charity Auction Software | 7.9 (#11) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Auction formats | It supports silent auctions, live auctions, and fund-a-need appeals for in-person, online, and hybrid events. | The platform supports online, mobile, silent, live, and offline auctions. |
| Headquarters | Hartland, Wisconsin, United States | Gaylord, Michigan, United States |
| Notifications | Bidders can receive notifications by text, email, or in-app, and administrators can send in-app broadcast messages. | Bidders and supporters can receive SMS and email notifications about outbids, wins, and event updates. |
| Payments | AuctionSnap requires a Stripe payment processing account for card payments and supports credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. | BiddingOwl integrates with Stripe and PayPal and also supports cash or check payments recorded by manually marking invoices paid. |
| Purpose | AuctionSnap is a nonprofit auction management system for fundraising events. | BiddingOwl provides online auction and fundraising tools for nonprofits, schools, charities, and other organizations. |
| Support | AuctionSnap provides a searchable knowledge base, training webinars, and support by email. | 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
AuctionSnap
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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.