Auctria

Auctria is one of the clearest value picks for smaller nonprofits that need real auction software without enterprise fundraising-suite pricing. It covers online auctions, mobile bidding, tickets, tables, payments, texting, and reports, but large organizations may still outgrow it when CRM depth, stewardship, or complex campaigns become central.

Free Explorer plan; paid annual licenses from $375/year to $750/year
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Tool Nutrition Label
Founded Public founding date not clearly disclosed
Headquarters Public headquarters not clearly disclosed
Company Size Small private fundraising software company; exact current employee count not clearly disclosed
Funding Private company; public funding history not clearly disclosed
Pricing Model Annual license based on total event income during the license period
Free Trial Free Explorer account
Contract 12-month license
Attendee Capacity Plan tier is based on annual event income, not attendee count
Mobile App Bidder mobile experience supports mobile bidding and real-time alerts
Offline Capability No
Data & Compliance Not clearly disclosed publicly
Expertise Level Beginner
Event Types
Charity AuctionsGalasSchool FundraisersNonprofit EventsGolf FundraisersOnline Auctions
Key Integrations
Stripe (Native) Authorize.Net (Native) Text Messaging (Native) Reports/Exports (Native)
Support Channels
Chat supportEmail supportPriority support on paid plansOptional servicesAcademy documentation
Best For
  • + Small and mid-sized nonprofits running annual auctions
  • + Schools, clubs, and community groups managing donor items and mobile bidding
  • + Teams that want a free test account before committing
  • + Fundraisers that need tickets, tables, raffles, sponsorships, and auction checkout together
Not For
  • Large development teams needing a full donor CRM and wealth screening suite
  • Organizations that require deeply customized enterprise integrations
  • Events with complex onsite operations beyond fundraising checkout
  • Teams that want Auctria to process and hold funds directly
Key Capabilities
Run silent, live, online, and hybrid auction fundraisers
Track item procurement, donors, packages, bids, and winners
Support mobile bidding, outbid notices, soft close, and real-time updates
Sell tickets and tables, collect donations, run raffles, and recognize sponsors
Use event websites, templates, transaction emails, and reports
Connect Stripe or Authorize.Net for online payments
Honest Limitations

Income-Based License Tiers

Plan fit depends on total annual event income, so successful fundraisers may need to upgrade.

Payment Fees Need Modeling

Organizations pay processor fees and Auctria platform fees unless they ask bidders to cover them.

Not A Full Donor CRM

Auction and event records are useful, but larger stewardship programs may need dedicated fundraising CRM.

Offline Needs Confirmation

Mobile bidding is designed for connected bidders, so venue connectivity still matters.

Customization Has Limits

Templates and reports cover common needs, but highly branded or complex workflows may require workarounds.

Pricing Breakdown
Plan Price Details
Explorer Free Up to $10,000 annual income limit; useful for trying the platform
Emerald $375/year Up to $50,000 annual income limit, paid-plan support, and included texting credits
Diamond $750/year Unlimited annual income, larger texting credit allowance, and paid-plan support

Hidden Costs to Watch

  • ! Stripe or merchant processing fees
  • ! Auctria platform fees on credit card transactions
  • ! Additional SMS credit bundles at $25 per 1,000 credits
  • ! Optional setup or support services

Auctria is practical auction software for nonprofits that need to run the fundraiser, not buy a heavy fundraising suite. Its free tier and low annual prices make it approachable for smaller teams.

The main planning step is fee modeling. Estimate gross auction income, payment processing, platform fees, texting, and volunteer support before choosing a tier.

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Questions to Ask the Vendor
  1. 1
    Which license tier fits our expected gross event income this year?
  2. 2
    What total fees will apply if bidders cover payment costs versus if we absorb them?
  3. 3
    Can our team run check-in, mobile bidding, checkout, and receipts with our volunteer staffing level?
  4. 4
    What donor and item data can we export after the event?
  5. 5
    How many SMS credits will our bidder communication plan require?
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