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iBid vs ReadySetAuction

Both stand on charity auction software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

iBid

Free plan Web

iBid covers auction management, remote bidding, guest updates, and checkout for charitable fundraising auctions. Its free plan has listed processing fees of 3.5% plus $1, which bidders can cover.

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Choose ReadySetAuction if your nonprofit needs auction administration alongside event operations, printed materials, or browser-based bidding. Compare the plan features before choosing: online and mobile bidding are included in COMPLETE, while ESSENTIALS does not list them.

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The facts

	iBid	ReadySetAuction
Free plan	Yes	A free trial
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Web	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Essentials: $1,099 a year
Plans published	1	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	ibid.org	readysetauction.com
On charity auction software	#8 of 27	#12 of 27

iBid: what it does well

Free plan listed as free
Guests can bid remotely and receive instant outbid texts
Organizers can send text and email updates
Supports item solicitation through auction closing
Event-day support number is listed

What to know first

Payment processing fees are 3.5% plus $1
The listed platform is web

ReadySetAuction: what it does well

Manages donors, guests, seating, packages, and event checkout.
Creates print-ready catalogs, bid sheets, and display sheets.
Bidders can participate through a browser without an app download.
Integrates with DonorPerfect and provides an import report.
All plans include support.

What to know first

There is no free plan.
ESSENTIALS does not list online or mobile bidding.
Card processing requires a compatible merchant account.
PayPal is limited to bidder self-checkout.

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