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32auctions vs Bid Beacon
Both stand on fundraising event software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
32auctions combines bidding, notifications, checkout, payment connections, and reporting for fundraising auctions. Its free tier has item and image limits, while higher tiers are priced per auction.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose Bid Beacon if your organization needs a silent-auction platform with bulk item import, configurable branding, and automatic winner charging. Look elsewhere if admins need to manage auctions in the downloaded app or if the Full Auction transaction fees do not suit your event.
Visit Bid BeaconThe facts
| 32auctions | Bid Beacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | 32auctions.com | bidbeacon.com |
| On fundraising event software | #1 of 31 | #3 of 31 |
32auctions: what it does well
- Bidders use phones, tablets, or computers without an app.
- Supports proxy bidding and soft close.
- Winners are identified automatically at auction close.
- Exports auction results and payment details to CSV.
- Free plan allows unlimited bidders.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 20 items.
- Free plan allows one image per item.
- Free plan includes third-party ads.
- Free plan uses standard styling.
Bid Beacon: what it does well
- Auction setup wizard guides organizers through configuration.
- Imports up to 600 auction items at a time.
- Supports proxy bidding, max bidding, and bidding extensions.
- Full auctions can charge winners automatically when items close.
- Supports six currencies and integrates with CommuniBee and Raffle Rocket.
What to know first
- Admin functions require a web browser.
- Full Auction charges a 4.9% platform fee per transaction.
- Stripe Connect adds a 2.9% + $0.30 transaction fee.
- Additional payment options require an active CommuniBee subscription.
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