iBid vs SchoolAuction.net
iBid
ibid.org
SchoolAuction.net
schoolauction.netSide by side
| Figure | iBid | SchoolAuction.net |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $83.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 12 |
| Spec score · Charity Auction Software | 7.3 (#20) | 8.3 (#7) |
| Intended users | iBid is presented as a tool for charitable causes and organizations running fundraising auctions. | The service is used by nonprofits as well as schools, and Acorn and Essentials are available to US organizations with a business or nonprofit tax ID. |
| Purpose | iBid is a mobile bidding and charity silent auction service with Auction AutoPilot™. | SchoolAuction.net provides fundraising software for auctions, events, donations, ticketing, sponsorships, and campaigns. |
| Support | iBid advertises customer support availability even on event day and lists 866.513.7627 as its support number. | Support includes human assistance seven days a week, weekly training webinars, event-day phone help and setup guides. |
Plans
SchoolAuction.net
- Acorn$79, paid once
- Acorn (Non-Profit)$79, paid once
- Acorn (Corporate)$199, paid once
- Essentials$1,000 a year
- Essentials (Non-Profit)$1,000 a year
- Plus$1,500 a year
- Plus (Non-Profit)$1,500 a year
- Essentials (Corporate)$2,000 a year
- Professional$2,000 a year
- Professional (Non-Profit)$2,000 a year
In their own words
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.
SchoolAuction.net
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