Silent Auction Pro is a strong fit for nonprofits that want hands-on support and a proven auction workflow for in-person, virtual, or hybrid fundraising events. Its package pricing is transparent, but the 2% proceeds fee means larger auctions should model total cost carefully.
Auction packages include a 2% fee on gross event proceeds, so total cost rises with fundraising success.
Bidsheet, mobile, giving, and pro package names require careful comparison against the event workflow.
Review themes praise support and value but mention navigation, customization, and reporting wishes.
Mobile bidding, online catalogs, card storage, and self-checkout need reliable internet access.
It is not a general registration or conference platform outside auction-centered fundraising events.
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Giving Campaign | Starting at $99 | Donation-focused campaign page for one-time and recurring gifts |
| Bidsheet Plus / Pro | Published package pricing around $449-$649/year plus proceeds fee | Paper-forward auction workflows with ticketing, seating, checkout, communications, and reporting features by tier |
| Mobile Plus / Pro | Published package pricing around $749-$899/year plus proceeds fee | Online and mobile bidding, catalogs, text notifications, self-checkout, branding, payment workflows, and advanced event features |
Silent Auction Pro is built around the practical details of fundraising auctions: items, bidders, seating, payments, checkout, receipts, and support. It is a good shortlist candidate when an auction is the main event.
Model the proceeds fee before choosing it. For larger auctions, the variable cost matters as much as the published package price.
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Compare My OptionsA dependable email marketing workhorse for invite flows and post-event nurture, but one that gets more expensive as contacts pile up and automation needs mature.
Promote auction launches, item previews, bidder instructions, and post-event thank-yous
The payment engine many event tools rely on, with excellent developer ergonomics and flexible checkout options, but no built-in event workflow of its own.
Compare payment processing requirements and reporting expectations before choosing checkout workflows
Mass-market ticketing and event marketing platform with unmatched discovery reach, fast setup, and fee-heavy economics for paid events.
Use separate event registration when auction ticketing is not the primary attendee workflow
Cloud-based auction software for nonprofit live, silent, mobile, and online fundraising auctions.
Annual auction software with no percentage fee on auction proceeds and strong DonorPerfect alignment
Premium fundraising and auction platform with mobile bidding, ticketing, registration, checkout, text-to-give, reporting, and concierge support.
Modern mobile bidding and fundraising event experience for teams prioritizing attendee UX
Nonprofit fundraising platform for auctions, ticketed events, donations, and year-round campaigns with strong support, but less transparent pricing than leaner rivals.
Broader fundraising platform for larger development teams and multi-campaign programs
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