Auktiva is a free, open-source auction platform for charity events, fundraisers, and personal use. It runs on the web and can be self-hosted. Organizers can make auctions invite-only, share them by link, or open access to everyone. Items can include descriptions and multiple images, with custom starting bids and end dates. The platform supports Owner, Admin, Creator, and Bidder roles, and anonymity can be configured for individual bids or an auction. Bidders see live updates without refreshing and can receive alerts about outbids or watched items nearing their end. Auktiva formats currencies including USD, EUR, and GBP. Optional integrations include Google or Microsoft sign-in and Soketi or Pusher for WebSocket updates. Self-hosting supports SQLite or Turso databases and local or S3-compatible image storage. Auktiva does not process payments, so participants settle transactions offline. Its Free plan costs 0.00 USD per free; the project describes it as having no fees or limits. Custom domains and API access are listed.
Who it is for
Auktiva suits organizers running nonprofit, school, church, community, friends-and-family, or office auctions. It is also an option for those who want to self-host and arrange payments outside the platform.
What is good
- Free and open source, with no stated limits.
- Auctions can be private, link-shared, or open.
- Bidders receive live updates without refreshing.
- Supports self-hosting and custom domains.
- Anonymous bidding can be configured.
What to know first
- The platform does not process payments.
- Participants settle transactions offline.
Verdict
Auktiva covers auction setup, bidder roles, live updates, and optional self-hosting without charging fees. Organizers need to handle transaction settlement outside the platform.
Auktiva plans and pricing
All plansCompared on auction software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Auction formats
- both
- Payment processing
- No
- Custom domain
- Yes
- API access
- Yes
