Auctria vs iBid
Auctria
auctria.comiBid
ibid.orgSide by side
| Figure | Auctria | iBid |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $31.25/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Spec score · Charity Auction Software | 9.2 (#2) | 7.3 (#20) |
| Auction management | The platform supports live, paper, silent and online bidding, item and donor tracking, bid rules, increments and auction closeout. | iBid supports the auction cycle from item solicitation and catalog management through bidding and closing. |
| Intended users | Auctria describes its mission as providing accessible event fundraising tools for nonprofit organizations, while its pricing FAQ says nonprofit status is not required. | iBid is presented as a tool for charitable causes and organizations running fundraising auctions. |
| Purpose | Auctria is an event fundraising platform for running auctions and fundraisers from donation intake through receipts and bidding. | iBid is a mobile bidding and charity silent auction service with Auction AutoPilot™. |
| Security | Auctria states that its platform supports PCI DSS v4.0 responsibilities and enforces TLS, multifactor authentication, password complexity, lockout, and session timeout. | The iBid site describes donor information as secure; Events.org says stored card information is protected using industry-standard encryption technology. |
| Support | Support is available through [email protected] and an in-product support chat; paid tiers include priority chat or email support. | iBid advertises customer support availability even on event day and lists 866.513.7627 as its support number. |
Plans
Auctria
- ExplorerFree
- Assist 20$49.95, paid once
- Assist 45$99.95, paid once
- Emerald$375 a year
- Launch Foundation$499, paid once
- Launch Advantage$749, paid once
- Diamond$750 a year
- Launch PremierPriced on request
In their own words
Auctria
Auctria is an event fundraising platform for managing auctions and fundraisers from donation intake through receipts and bidding. It supports silent, live, and online auctions, mobile bidding, raffles, ticket sales, sponsorships, and paddle raises. Each event can have a website built from a template or customized core template, with branding, images, and video. Payments can be processed through Stripe or Authorize.Net, while cash and checks can also be recorded. Optional Admin and Bidder mobile apps support guest check-in, checkout, sales and bid recording, mobile bidding, and alerts. Auctria offers more than 100 customizable report templates and filters, and event data can be exported for CRM use. Its Automations feature uses Zapier for event-triggered notifications to tools such as Slack, Gmail, and Google Calendar. The free Explorer plan allows $10,000 annual income, 250 bidders per event, and three team members. Emerald costs $375.00 per year, and Diamond costs $750.00 per year. Texting is available only in the United States and Canada.
iBid
iBid is a web service for mobile bidding and charity auctions, including silent, live, and online formats. Auction AutoPilot supports the auction cycle from soliciting items and managing a catalog through bidding and closing. Guests can bid remotely, receive instant text alerts when outbid, and get organizer messages by text or email. Organizations can brand the bidding experience with a logo, colors, sponsor images, and a message. After closing, guests receive a text link to a digital receipt. iBid runs with Events.org, and its site says donor information can be exported through an Open API. It describes donor information as secure; Events.org says stored card information uses industry-standard encryption. The free plan lists 3.5% payment processing fees plus $1, which can be covered by the bidder, and a $100 referral credit. Event-day support is advertised at 866.513.7627.