BiddingOwl vs Online Auction Solutions
BiddingOwl
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| Figure | BiddingOwl | Online Auction Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Auction Software | 8.2 (#8) | 7.0 (#27) |
| Bidding | Bidders can save items to a watchlist and set a maximum proxy bid for automated bidding. | Bidders can bid from mobile devices or computers and receive live countdown and bid updates using WebSockets. |
| Headquarters | Gaylord, Michigan, United States | Maple Plain, MN, USA |
| Payments | BiddingOwl integrates with Stripe and PayPal and also supports cash or check payments recorded by manually marking invoices paid. | Optional credit card processing can support bidder preregistration, requiring a card before bidding, and paying invoices on the site. |
| Purpose | BiddingOwl provides online auction and fundraising tools for nonprofits, schools, charities, and other organizations. | Online Auction Solutions provides software for conducting online auctions. |
Plans
BiddingOwl
- Traditional silent/live auction and related servicesFree
- Online/mobile auction$5, paid once
Online Auction Solutions
- Online Auction SolutionsPriced on request
In their own words
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.
Online Auction Solutions
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