--- description: Detailed reviews on Handbid based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Handbid with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Handbid Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Auction Software](/directory/185/auction/software) > [Handbid](/software/105893/handbid) # Handbid Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/105893/handbid Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/105893/handbid?page=2) > Handbid auction software enables auctions to be centrally managed and administered, while allowing users to place bids and pay directly from native mobile apps > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 44 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Handbid Handbid is an online auction management solution offering tools for running any kind of auction for products, services, and event tickets while connecting bidders via web or native mobile app. Provide anywhere access to auction participation and keep bidders informed of auction status with real-time alerts and notifications. The system supports the selling of event tickets by inviting guests to purchase registrations, apply any available discount codes, and also complete any pre-conditions for attendance. An integrated payment system allows credit card details to be captured first for automatic processing afterwards, on file capture and approval or card request only at checkout. Native apps for iOS and Android enable invited bidders to participate from mobile devices, placing and managing bids, proxy bids, viewing invoices, making payments, and accepting receipts. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 44 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Handbid - **Location**: Centennial, US - **Founded**: 2011 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$2,499.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Pricing Details**: Handbid offers flexible, transparent pricing designed for nonprofits of all sizes. Whether you’re hosting one annual gala, multiple fundraising events, or year-round campaigns, our plans scale to fit your needs. The Big Event – $1,396/year Best for organizations running one major annual fundraiser. • 1 auction or peer-to-peer event • Unlimited donation campaigns \& items • Group onboarding with live Q\&A • Basic support (email + knowledge base) • Night-of-event phone support This “do-it-yourself” plan is ideal for teams comfortable managing their own setup. The Big Event+ – $1,999/year For nonprofits that want more guidance with one marquee event. • 1 auction or peer-to-peer event • Unlimited donation campaigns \& items • Personalized onboarding with a Handbid expert • Event strategy coaching + roadmap • Email + chat support, custom theme • 24/7 night-of-event phone support Balances affordability with higher-touch support. The Whole Shebang – $2,499/year Our “Done-With-You” plan for organizations needing ongoing guidance. • Unlimited auctions \& campaigns • Personalized onboarding + setup support • Strategy sessions with a dedicated coach • Pre-, during-, and post-event phone support • Advanced ticketing \& sponsorship features • Custom theming + premium support Provides year-round partnership for busy teams. The Whole Shebang+ – $2,999/year Our “Done-For-You” plan for teams who want us to handle setup. • Unlimited auctions \& campaigns • Full site setup \& branding by Handbid • Sponsor, ticketing, and registration configuration • Item importing \& image resizing • Strategy with an event expert • Advanced ticketing \& sponsorships • Custom theme • 6 hours of personalized setup (extra hours available) Focus on donors while we manage the technical details. Customization \& White-Label Capabilities Most nonprofit fundraising platforms stop at basic branding, but Handbid goes further with true customization and white-label solutions—rare in nonprofit software. Whether you need custom branding, workflows, or enterprise-grade integrations, we adapt Handbid to your needs. Examples: Sansum Diabetes Foundation Customized outgoing emails to match brand, with DNS option to send from their own domain. FCA Colorado – Built a branded portal turning donation campaigns into a registration system for school huddles (fca.handbid.com). South Beach Wine \& Food Festival (SOBEWFF) – Contracted via Southern Glazer’s and FIU, who chose Handbid for payments, compliance, and branding. Integrated with their ticketing system so purchasers were auto-added to auctions, all embedded into sobewff.org. Naples Winter Wine Festival – The largest online charity auction in the U.S. (nwwfonlineauction.com), showcasing Handbid’s ability to scale for nationally recognized events. With Handbid, nonprofits don’t just get software—they get a partner who can tailor the platform to their mission and brand. ⸻ Why Choose Handbid? Built for year-round fundraising, not just a single event. Beyond auctions, you can: • Run ongoing donation campaigns • Use the Puzzle fundraising feature • Launch integrated peer-to-peer fundraising (donations or product sales) • Engage supporters via text-to-give, text-to-donate, and text-to-respond • Integrate with Double the Donation (gift matching) \& Chariot/DAFpay (donor-advised funds) Additional advantages: • Native mobile apps – a rare differentiator • Transparent pricing – no hidden fees • Enterprise-grade security – SOC 2 readiness \& HECVAT completion • Live-event support – real humans, when you need them most With 10+ years of experience, Handbid supports 800+ organizations and processes $75M+ annually. From school galas and charity auctions to university foundations and nationally recognized festivals, Handbid delivers the tools and expertise nonprofits need to succeed. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Albania, American Samoa, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands and 104 more ## Features - API - Absentee Bidding - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Management - Attendee Management - Auction Management - Audience Engagement - Bid Management - Billing & Invoicing - Buy Now Option - Campaign Analytics - Campaign Management Software - Catalog Management - Communication Management - Contact Management Software - Credit Card Processing - Customizable Branding ## Integrations (9 total) - Bloomerang - Chariot - Chariot - Chariot - Docusign - Listernaut - Peeklogic Salesforce – Jira Connector - Salsa Engage - Zapier ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Auction Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/185/auction/software) ## Related Categories - [Auction Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/185/auction/software) - [Virtual Event Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1735/virtual-event/software) - [Donation Management Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/167/donation-management/software) - [Mobile Event Apps Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1655/mobile-event-apps/software) - [Nonprofit Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/775/nonprofit/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The internal side has been easy to use and fully featured to meet all of our needs. ----- ### "Great looking auction" — 5.0/5 > **david** | *August 7, 2018* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: This software looks really good and modern. Its a little harder to learn but once you have the hang of it. its really powerful and you can do a lot with it. I love you can steam the stats for everyone to see at your event. has lots of options to customize your auction. Has great customer service > > **Cons**: I with you had more control over the pictures to be able to resize the in the program. That's my only con of this great software and its easy fix with bulk resizing software. > > Work great and everyone was able to bid. ----- ### "Great Experience--worked like a charm\!" — 5.0/5 > **Abby** | *October 4, 2016* | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Allowed for a stress and error free event. > > **Cons**: Learning curve for setting it up and downloading for attendees. > > Once over a slight learning curve, this app was very easy to set up and use. Would highly recommend having plenty of on-hand materials to explain downloading the application. ----- ### "Wonderful Experience\!" — 5.0/5 > **Tamara** | *September 14, 2016* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy item and bidder input, mass uploads; Aesthetically fun; options for notifications or not for user; ease of event reports; timer for end of auction > > We were slightly hesitant to move our auction activity to a mobile app, worried that our guests might have issues learning the new platform. We were completely wrong\! Jeff and his team provided great support from our setup through our post-event work. The platform is very easy to use from the management side and from the user side. Our staff and volunteers had no problems learning how to manage the app for registration or bid input. Plus, the app looks great\! Guests had fun bidding, enjoyed the interface, and appreciated that they could move around and keep tabs on their items. We will definitely be using Handbid for our future events\! ----- ### "Great tool for schools and nonprofit events" — 5.0/5 > **Brad** | *October 7, 2016* > > We have run 2 gala events and a golf tournament with Handbid. It had a tremendous impact on our overall returns. Plus, the app is extremely easy to teach and use. We found that for our second and third events, it got even easier, since most of our parents already had Handbid on their phones, knew how to use it, etc. Finally, this tool was great because it allowed distant relatives and friends to participate in the auction. This made the event more fun, expanded our universe of bidders, and ultimately drove up bid prices on many of our items. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/105893/handbid?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/105893/handbid) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data