Handbid is mobile bidding and event software for nonprofit auctions and fundraising — ticketing, check-in, payments, and white-label branding.
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Handbid does not publish fixed pricing tiers; pricing is custom and consultation-based, configured around the event, workflow, access needs, and support level, with quotes available via a pricing consultation or live demo.
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Last updated
August 6, 2026
Founded
2004
SaaSMobile AppEnterpriseNonprofit
Handbid is an auction and event technology platform built for fundraising and other high-value bidding events. It combines mobile bidding apps, ticketing and tap-to-pay registration, text-to-give donations, and real-time reporting into a single white-label platform that organizers can brand with their own URLs, emails, and interfaces. The platform supports hybrid, live, silent, and sealed-bid auction formats, along with invite-only access controls for gated events. While nonprofits and charities are its core market, Handbid also serves higher education and private schools, college athletics/NIL programs, healthcare organizations, corporate events, professional sports, real estate and energy auctions, and art/collectibles sales. Handbid positions itself as a concierge-style provider, pairing its software with dedicated event support rather than a pure self-serve tool.
Key Features
Mobile Bidding — Guests bid from their phones during live, silent, hybrid, or sealed-bid auctions.
Ticketing & Check-In — Ticketing and tap-to-pay check-in tools handle event entry and registration.
Text-to-Give Donations — SMS-based donation flow lets attendees give directly from their phones.
White-Label Branding — Fully customizable URLs, emails, and interfaces so organizers can present the platform as their own.
Invite-Only Access Controls — Gated registration and bidder restrictions for private or exclusive auctions.
Reporting & Payout Tracking — Real-time reporting and payout tracking give organizers visibility into auction performance.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Supports hybrid, live, silent, and sealed-bid auction formats in one platform
White-label branding lets organizers use their own URLs, emails, and interfaces
Combines bidding, ticketing/check-in, and payments so organizers don't need separate tools
Serves niche verticals beyond nonprofits, including schools, athletics, and real estate/energy auctions
Concierge-style onboarding and event support rather than a purely self-serve product
Cons
Pricing isn't published — organizers must go through a sales consultation to get a quote
Custom, concierge-style service may be less self-serve than lighter-weight auction tools
Feature depth aimed at formal fundraising events may be more than a small one-off auction needs