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BidPal
What BidPal is
BidPal is OneCause’s mobile bidding product for nonprofit auctions and fundraising events. It supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats, including live, silent, and online auctions. Guests can register, browse items, place bids, or donate before an event; those bids, including Max Bids, carry over when the event begins. During bidding, guests can filter and favorite items, use Max Bid or Buy Now, and receive real-time alerts when they are outbid or win an item. Guests reach the event through a website or a unique URL sent by text, without downloading an app.
Auction AI can generate item descriptions, recommend items likely to drive bids, sort items by guest bidding activity, and offer personalized support through OneCause AI Guide. Event operations include QR code check-in, instant item payment and checkout, pickup choices, and real-time scoreboards. OneCause says it integrates with leading nonprofit CRM donor databases. Its event plans are 12-month subscriptions with 24/7/365 access and permanent storage of previous event files. The plans vary by organization and event needs: Professional is Pay As You Go, Enterprise is a custom quote, and Nationals is a custom quote with API support.
Who it suits
BidPal suits nonprofits running live, silent, or online auctions as part of in-person, virtual, or hybrid fundraising events. Professional is described for galas, luncheons, special events, and golf outings; Enterprise targets large or multiple ticketed events, while Nationals is aimed at national organizations needing centralized functions.
What it does well
- Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid fundraisers.
- Guests can bid and donate before the event.
- No app download is required for guests.
- Includes QR code check-in and instant checkout.
- Auction AI can generate descriptions and recommend items.
- Phone, email, and live chat support are included in event plans.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Each Mobile Bidding plan requires a 12-month subscription.
- API support is available only in Nationals.
- Plan prices are provided by quote or Pay As You Go, without listed amounts.
Limits
There is no free plan, and each Mobile Bidding plan is a 12-month subscription. API support is included only in Nationals; it is not included in Professional or Enterprise.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Custom Quote · includes Professional features plus Event Ambassador Fundraising, Event Series, and Sponsorship Invoicing · API support not included | On request |
| Professional | Pay As You Go · includes listed event fundraising features · API support not included | On request |
| Nationals | Custom Quote · includes Enterprise features plus organization hierarchy, event templates, multi-affiliate reporting, and API support | On request |
As onecause.com lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the OneCause Mobile Bidding website.
- Choose Professional, Enterprise, or Nationals based on your organization and event needs.
- For Enterprise or Nationals, request a custom quote; Professional is Pay As You Go.
- Set up the event for an in-person, virtual, or hybrid fundraiser.
- Share the event website or unique texted URL with guests.
Verdict
Choose BidPal if your nonprofit needs mobile bidding and event operations for in-person, virtual, or hybrid auctions. Its guest access does not require an app, and the plans include continuous access and storage of previous event files. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or API support outside Nationals.
Questions
Is BidPal free?
No. BidPal has no free plan.
What platforms does BidPal support?
The listed platforms are Android, API, iOS, and web. Guests can access an event through a website or unique URL without downloading an app.
How much does BidPal cost?
Professional is Pay As You Go, while Enterprise and Nationals require a custom quote. No price amounts are listed.
Which plan includes API support?
API support is included only in Nationals. It is not included in Professional or Enterprise.
Does BidPal integrate with nonprofit CRMs?
OneCause says it integrates with leading nonprofit CRM donor databases.
How long are the subscriptions?
Each Mobile Bidding plan is a 12-month subscription, with 24/7/365 access and permanent storage of previous event files.
Facts from BidPal's own pages
- App requirement
- Guests access the event and auction through a website or a unique URL sent by text, without downloading an app. · onecause.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Auction AI
- Auction AI can generate item descriptions, recommend items likely to drive bids, sort items by guest bidding activity, and provide personalized support through OneCause AI Guide. · onecause.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Bidding features
- Guests can filter and favorite items, use Max Bid and Buy Now, and receive real-time outbid and item-won notifications. · onecause.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Company
- OneCause lists 2008 as its founding year and says its headquarters are in Indianapolis. · onecause.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Event formats
- The auction software supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid fundraisers. · onecause.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Event operations
- The platform offers QR code check-in, instant item payment and checkout, pickup choices, and real-time scoreboards. · onecause.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2008 · onecause.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Carmel, Indiana, United States · onecause.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations and API
- The pricing page lists API support only in the Nationals plan, while OneCause says it integrates with leading nonprofit CRM donor databases. · onecause.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Professional is described for galas, luncheons, special events, and golf outings; Enterprise targets organizations with large or multiple ticketed events; Nationals targets national organizations with centralized functions. · onecause.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Pre-event bidding
- Guests can register, browse, bid, and donate before the event, and bids including max bids carry over to the event. · onecause.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Product identity
- BidPal is OneCause’s mobile bidding product for nonprofit auctions and fundraising events. · onecause.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- OneCause says it follows PCI data-security standards, uses 256-bit AES encryption for stored sensitive personal information, and uses TLS 1.2 or above with 256-bit encryption for pages capturing sensitive card data. · onecause.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Subscription term
- OneCause states that each Mobile Bidding plan is a 12-month subscription with 24/7/365 access and permanent storage of previous event files. · onecause.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The event plans include an online knowledge base and phone, email, and live chat support. · onecause.com, 4 Oct 2026
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