Indy.auction vs SchoolAuction.net
Indy.auction
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| Figure | Indy.auction | 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 | 3 | 12 |
| Spec score · Auction Software | 7.8 (#14) | 8.3 (#6) |
| Auction formats | The software supports public and private auctions, single-lot and multi-lot auctions, and timed auctions. | The platform supports silent, live, online, mobile, virtual and hybrid auctions from one event site. |
| Bidding tools | Features include wishlists, competitive bid history, real-time bidding, and configurable bidding extensions. | Available bidding modes include bid sheets, paddles, online bidding, pre-bidding, blind bidding, proxy bids, mobile bidding and virtual bidding. |
| Company | Indy.auction is owned and operated by The Auction Collective Limited, registered in England and Wales, with a registered office in London. | SchoolAuction.net is a service of Northworld LLC, based in Portland, Oregon, and says it has served the community since 2004. |
| Founded | 2017 | 2004 |
| Intended users | The platform is designed for brands, non-profits, artists, individuals, and community groups running fundraising or commercial 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. |
| Support | Users can access a searchable help centre and live chat; auction management services can include a dedicated auction advisor. | 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
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.
SchoolAuction.net
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