Handbid

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What Handbid is

Handbid is an auction and event platform for fundraising, commercial operators, and enterprise or luxury brands. It supports silent, live, hybrid, sealed, timed, simulcast, forward, and reverse auctions. Organizers can manage ticketing and check-in, donations, paddle raises, text-to-give, peer-to-peer fundraising, and reporting. Bidders can use max bids, Buy Now, sealed bids, dynamic increments, and anti-sniping extended bidding. Guests can bid in a browser or use the bidder app for iOS and Android. Listed integrations include Stripe, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Kindful, Salsa, DocuSign, Chariot, and Double the Donation. Developers have a V3 REST API, realtime events, and integration guides. Handbid says Stripe handles payment processing and that card data is not stored or processed on Handbid servers. Listed access controls include SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0 SSO, multifactor authentication, role-based permissions, and session timeouts. Each license includes phone support during the event. A custom license covers unlimited items, guests, and bidders during its term; a one-year term is standard. Pricing is quoted after a conversation, and onsite staff costs extra.

Who it suits

Handbid suits fundraising organizations and commercial or enterprise operators that need auction and event tools. It may also suit teams that need browser or mobile bidding and developer integrations.

What it does well

Supports eight auction formats.
Includes ticketing, donations, and peer-to-peer fundraising.
Guests can bid in a browser or mobile app.
Card data is not stored or processed on Handbid servers.
Each license includes phone support during the event.

What to know first

License pricing is quoted after a conversation.
Onsite staff is quoted separately.
Handbid's own SOC 2 Type II certification is planned for 2027.
Payment processing fees apply.

Limits

The custom license price is quoted after a conversation, and a one-year term is standard. Onsite staff is quoted separately, and payment processing fees apply.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Custom license	Quoted after a short conversation; a one-year term is standard. · Unlimited items, guests, and bidders · events during the term covered · live phone support included · onsite staff quoted separately	On request

As handbid.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit https://www.handbid.com/.
Contact Handbid to discuss license pricing.
Choose a custom license; a one-year term is standard.
Set up the event and its auction and fundraising activities.
Invite guests to bid in a browser or the iOS or Android app.

Verdict

Handbid covers varied auction formats, event fundraising workflows, bidding, and integrations. Organizations should obtain a quote and account for separately quoted onsite staff and payment processing fees.

Questions

How much does Handbid cost?

License prices are quoted after a conversation. The standard term is one year; payment processing fees apply, and onsite staff is quoted separately.

Is there a free plan or trial?

No free plan or trial is described in the listed facts.

Which platforms can guests use to bid?

Guests can bid in a browser or use the Handbid bidder app for iOS and Android.

What does the custom license include?

It covers unlimited items, guests, and bidders, and events during the term. Live phone support is included; onsite staff is separately quoted.

Which integrations are listed?

Stripe, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Kindful, Salsa, DocuSign, Chariot, and Double the Donation.

What security controls does Handbid list?

Listed controls include SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0 SSO, multifactor authentication, role-based permissions, and session timeouts. Handbid says Stripe processes payments and card data is not stored or processed on its servers.

Facts from Handbid's own pages

Access controls: Security features listed include SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0 SSO, multifactor authentication, role-based permissions, and session timeouts. · handbid.com, 7 Oct 2026
Accessibility: The maker states that the platform conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA and that a VPAT is available. · handbid.com, 7 Oct 2026
API: Handbid provides a V3 REST API, realtime events, and integration guides for developers. · help.handbid.com, 7 Oct 2026
Auction formats: It supports silent, live, hybrid, sealed, timed, simulcast, forward, and reverse auctions. · handbid.com, 7 Oct 2026
Bidding: Bidders can use max bids, anti-sniping extended bidding, dynamic increments, Buy Now, and sealed bids. · handbid.com, 7 Oct 2026
Company history: The founders say the first event powered by Handbid took place on May 7, 2011. · handbid.com, 7 Oct 2026
Founded: 2011 · handbid.com, 23 Sept 2026
Fundraising tools: Features include ticketing and check-in, donations, paddle raises, text-to-give, peer-to-peer fundraising, and reporting. · handbid.com, 7 Oct 2026
Headquarters: 9200 E Mineral Ave Ste 350, Centennial, Colorado 80112 · handbid.com, 23 Sept 2026
Integrations: The integrations page lists Stripe, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Kindful, Salsa, DocuSign, Chariot, and Double the Donation. · handbid.com, 7 Oct 2026
Mobile apps: The Handbid bidder app is available for iOS and Android, and the maker says guests can also bid in a browser. · handbid.com, 7 Oct 2026
Pricing limit: License prices are quoted after a conversation; the maker says there is no platform percentage on funds raised, while payment processing fees apply. · handbid.com, 7 Oct 2026
Product: Handbid is an auction and event platform for fundraising, commercial operators, and enterprise or luxury brands. · handbid.com, 7 Oct 2026
Security: The maker says payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI Level 1 provider, and card data is not stored or processed on Handbid servers. · handbid.com, 7 Oct 2026
SOC 2: Handbid says its hosting provider is SOC 2 Type II certified and Handbid's own SOC 2 Type II certification is planned for 2027. · handbid.com, 7 Oct 2026
Support: Every license includes phone support during the event; onsite staff is a separately quoted line item. · handbid.com, 7 Oct 2026

Where Handbid stands on Freedom251

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