No. 14 of 31 ·Fundraising Event Software

Bid Beacon

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.5

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Bid Beacon is ranked #14 of 31 in fundraising event software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Web.

Bid Beacon plans and pricing

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Full Auction Not published 4.9% platform fee per transaction, collected up to a $999 Platform Fee cap unlimited guests, items, images, and admin roles · optional duration up to 365 days · Stripe Connect 2.9% + $0.30 transaction fee bidbeacon.com · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on fundraising event software

Free plan: Yes
Event registration: Yes
Online donations: Yes
Auction tools: Yes
Raffle tools: Yes
Mobile bidding: Yes

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The record

Product: Bid Beacon is an online silent-auction platform for fundraising.
Setup: The auction setup wizard guides users through creating and configuring an auction.
Branding: Full auctions include custom color themes, banner images, custom links or access codes, and logos.
Bidding: The platform supports bidding extensions, proxy bidding, and max bidding.
Bulk import: Organizations can import up to 600 auction items at a time using a preformatted template.
Payments: Full auctions use Express Banking through Stripe Connect, with automatic winner charging when items close.
Payment options: An active CommuniBee subscription enables Stripe, Square, PayPal, and offline payment options.
Integrations: Bid Beacon integrates with CommuniBee and Raffle Rocket.
Security: Bid Beacon says it does not store credit-card or banking information; payment information is handled by PCI-compliant Stripe.
Currencies: Supported currencies are USD, CAD, GBP, EUR, AUD, and NZD.
Support: Email customer support and live Bid Beacon 101 group sessions are available.
Audience: The service is aimed at event fundraisers, charities, nonprofits, school societies, sports clubs, and for-profit retailers.
Admin limitation: Admin functionality is unavailable in the downloaded app and requires a web browser.
Maker: Bid Beacon is owned and managed by Launch57, a Canadian mobile software development company.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Fundraising Event Software in 2026#14 of 31

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Sources

bidbeacon.com· checked 2 Oct 2026
bidbeacon.com/features/· checked 2 Oct 2026
bidbeacon.com/faq/· checked 2 Oct 2026
bidbeacon.com/pricing/· checked 2 Oct 2026
bidbeacon.com/who-we-serve/· checked 2 Oct 2026