Mobile bidding (no app)
Guests bid from any phone using a simple link. Fewer barriers means more bidders and more bids.
One link. Any phone. Fewer steps means more bidders and more bids.
Platform features
Charity auction
software features.
Mobile bidding, live and silent auctions, tickets and raffles, instant checkout, and reporting. Everything in one platform.
No credit card required · No upfront cost
Core features
Everything included to run a charity auction.
Mobile bidding, checkout, tickets, raffles, reporting, and event-night tools, all in one platform.
Online silent auctions
Timed bidding with auto-extend keeps donors competing longer, helping items finish higher.
Auto-extend prevents last-second sniping and keeps competition alive until the final moment.
Live event tools
Run event night with spotters, paddle raise, and live totals. Fast bid entry keeps the room moving.
Auctioneer-friendly views and bid entry shortcuts designed for the pace of a live room.
Hybrid auctions
In-room guests and online bidders compete for the same items in real time, all in one auction.
Expand your reach beyond the room without running two separate systems.
Tickets + tables
Sell tickets, manage tables, and run check-in in one place, so guests get in faster and lines stay short.
Link guest purchases to bidder accounts for a seamless checkout experience.
Raffles
Sell raffle tickets online or in person, track entries automatically, and run clean winner reporting.
Drawings and winner tracking built in. No extra tools or separate checkout needed.
Instant checkout + invoices
Winners pay from their phones with invoices and receipts automatically. No checkout lines, no chasing payments.
Fewer unpaid invoices, no lines, and less chasing. Funds collected faster.
Reporting + exports
Export donor, item, and payment reports for reconciliation, thank-yous, and accounting.
Real-time dashboards during the event, clean CSV exports after it closes.
Why it raises more
More bidders.
More competition.
More raised.
Remove friction for bidders and simplify the admin side, so more people participate and items finish higher.
Mobile bidding (no app)
One link. Any phone. Fewer steps means more bidders show up and more bids come in.
Outbid alerts + watchlists
Automatic alerts bring donors back at the right moment, keeping bidding active until the final minutes.
Instant checkout
Winners pay from their phones in seconds. Less chasing, fewer unpaid invoices, faster funds.
Easy sharing
Share one link by text, email, and social to pull in off-site supporters and drive more traffic to your auction.
Flexible item formats
Timed bidding, buy-it-now, and fixed-price options let you capture more revenue from different donor behaviors.
Real-time reporting
Track bids and revenue live, then export clean donor, item, and payment reports for fast reconciliation.
Average lift with mobile bidding
34% more raised
How it works
Run your entire charity auction in one platform.
Build your auction, run bidding, sell tickets and raffles, and collect payments without stitching apps together.
01
Build
Add items, tickets, raffles, and bidding rules in minutes. Share one link for bidding, tickets, and checkout.
Unlimited itemsBranded auction pageTickets + raffles
02
Run your event (online or in person)
Online, live, or hybrid, manage bidding, guest check-in, and event-night tools from one dashboard.
Outbid alertsLive toolsReal-time totals
03
Close + get paid
Winners pay from their phones. Send invoices and receipts automatically and export clean reports for follow-up.
Instant checkoutInvoices/receiptsExports + reporting
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No credit card required · No upfront cost · Go live when you're ready
See everything included →Everything included
All charity auction features (included).
Everything below is included when you start building, no credit card required. One platform for bidding, tickets, raffles, checkout, and reporting.
Timed online bidding
Auto-extend (anti-sniping)
Bid increments + starting bids
Buy-it-now / fixed-price items
Featured items + categories
Fast bidder registration
Watchlist + outbid alerts
Item-level close times
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No credit card required • No upfront cost • Go live when you're ready
Average setup time
Under 30 minutes
Auction management
Build your auction in minutes, stay organized.
Add items fast, set bidding rules, and manage tickets and check-in from one clean dashboard.
Add items fast
Upload photos, set values, and capture donor details in seconds. Organize everything with categories and search, and add pickup or shipping details when needed.
Control bidding
Set starting bids, increments, and close rules (auto-extend / anti-sniping). Add buy-it-now or fixed-price items when it makes sense.
Tickets + guest list
Sell tickets, manage tables, and run check-in without spreadsheets. Link guests to bidder accounts for smoother checkout.
Unlimited itemsOne link for biddersInstant mobile checkoutReports + exports
Donor management & reporting
Donor and bidder data,
organized automatically.
See who registered, who bid, who won, and what was paid, then export what you need for thank-yous and reconciliation.
Bidder + donor profiles
See every bidder and donor in one place: registration, bids, winners, and payments. No spreadsheets or manual tracking.
Receipts and confirmations
Automatic receipts and winner confirmations send instantly. Your team always has a clean record for follow-up.
Exports for follow-up
Download donor, winner, item, and payment exports in seconds. Perfect for thank-yous, accounting, and stewardship.
Winner listsDonation summariesPayment statusCSV exports
FAQ
Charity auction software features, FAQs.
Do bidders need to download an app for mobile bidding?
No. Bidders use a simple link on any phone. No app download required. Guests register quickly and start bidding right away. Fewer barriers mean more bidders and more bids.
What's included in CharityAuctions?
Everything you need to run a charity auction: mobile bidding, silent and live auctions, tickets and raffles, instant checkout, donor management, and reporting. All features are included when you start building. No credit card required.
Can we run hybrid auctions (in-person and online)?
Yes. CharityAuctions supports hybrid auctions where in-room guests and online bidders compete for the same items in real time. You get live event tools, spotters, paddle raise, and real-time totals, all in one platform.
Does CharityAuctions include tickets and raffles?
Yes. Sell tickets, manage tables, and run raffle drawings alongside your auction. Guest check-in, raffle ticket sales, and winner tracking are all included. No extra tools or separate checkout.
How do outbid alerts work?
When a bidder is outbid, they automatically receive SMS and email alerts. This brings donors back at the right moment and keeps bidding active until the final minutes, without extra work from your team.
How does checkout work for winners?
Winners pay from their phones in seconds. Invoices, receipts, and confirmations send automatically. You choose who covers fees: your organization, bidders at checkout, or a mix, before you go live.
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Start building your charity auction
Build your auction in minutes. No credit card, no upfront cost. Go live when you're ready.
No credit card required • No upfront cost • Go live when you're ready