Auctria vs Indy.auction
Auctria
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| Figure | Auctria | Indy.auction |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $31.25/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 3 |
| Spec score · Auction Software | 9.0 (#3) | 7.8 (#14) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2017 |
| 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. | The platform is designed for brands, non-profits, artists, individuals, and community groups running fundraising or commercial auctions. |
| Payments | Auctria supports Stripe and Authorize.Net integrations, while cash and check payments can also be recorded. | The platform supports payment collection through Stripe, PayPal, or bank transfer. |
| Security | Auctria states that its platform supports PCI DSS v4.0 responsibilities and enforces TLS, multifactor authentication, password complexity, lockout, and session timeout. | The features page describes checkout as secure and encrypted. |
| Support | Support is available through [email protected] and an in-product support chat; paid tiers include priority chat or email support. | Users can access a searchable help centre and live chat; auction management services can include a dedicated auction advisor. |
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.
Indy.auction
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.