Auction Flex
Auction Flex manages live and online auctions, covering cataloging, clerking, cashiering, accounting, mailing lists, inventory, and multi-parcel sales.
What Auction Flex is
Auction Flex manages live and online auctions, covering cataloging, clerking, cashiering, accounting, mailing lists, inventory, and multi-parcel sales. Bidding options include internet absentee bidding, internet-only auctions, and live webcast bidding. AuctionFlex 360 is a web platform for cataloging and managing sales with HiBid integration; Auction Flex v10 is downloadable desktop software with configurable item types, inventory tools, AI-powered cataloging assistance, and bulk editing. Mobile apps support cataloging and clerking on Android and iOS, with browser access also available. Listed connections include QuickBooks, shipping, credit-card processing, RF modems, driver-license check-in, and touchscreen kiosks. A 30-day trial and 25 GB of free cloud storage are listed. HiBid charges a 2% auction fee, $0.25 per unique bid capped at $150 per auction, and a $75 webcast setup fee. Support is available by phone Monday through Friday, with a help center and bookable training.
Good
- Supports live and online auction formats
- Mobile cataloging and clerking apps for Android and iOS
- HiBid integration supports auction uploads and bidding
- Free 25 GB cloud storage is listed
- A 30-day trial is available
Watch out
- HiBid charges auction, bid, and webcast fees
- Webcast setup fee is $75
Who it suits
It suits auctioneers managing both live and online sales who need cataloging, clerking, checkout, and bidding tools. The listed plans include options for a single workstation through unlimited workstations, as well as web-based user plans.
Verdict
Auction Flex combines desktop, web, and mobile tools for auction operations, with support for several bidding formats. Consider its monthly plan cost and HiBid usage fees alongside the features you need.
Plans and prices
From Auction Flex's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | Free | 1 workstation · maximum 5 auction IDs · logos unsupported · online bidding limited without rental and HiBid agreement · 30 days |
| First 25 GB cloud storage | Free | 25 GB included |
| 1 Workstation | $85 a month | desktop cataloging, clerking and closing · 1 workstation · per month |
| Solo | $95 a month | AuctionFlex 360 · 1 user · per month |
| 2 Workstations | $120 a month | simultaneous cataloging and clerking · 2 workstations · per month |
| Team | $145 a month | AuctionFlex 360 · 2–5 users · per month |
| 3 Workstations | $155 a month | cataloging, clerking and checkout stations · 3 workstations · per month |
| 4 Workstations | $190 a month | multiple stations for high-volume auctions · 4 workstations · per month |
| Business | $195 a month | AuctionFlex 360 · 6–9 users · per month |
| Enterprise | $295 a month | AuctionFlex 360 · unlimited users · per month |
| Unlimited workstations | $550 a month | unlimited workstations · per month |
The facts
Each one read from Auction Flex's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI cataloging
- The new cataloging app can use item photos to generate titles and descriptions with AI assistance.checked 15 Oct 2026
- API and SDK position
- Official integration documentation describes downloadable connectors and import/export workflows rather than a public SDK reference.checked 15 Oct 2026
- AuctionFlex 360
- AuctionFlex 360 is a web-based platform for cataloging and managing sales with HiBid integration.checked 1 Oct 2026
- AuctionFlex v10
- Version 10 adds a Workspace, reusable item inventory, multiple entry modes, higher-quality images, bulk editing and guided data migration.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Auction formats
- The product supports internet absentee bidding, internet-only auctions and webcast live bidding through HiBid.checked 15 Oct 2026
- AuctionZip
- Auction Flex can upload auction details to AuctionZip.com using the auctioneer’s AuctionZip login.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Backup limitation
- The built-in backup creates a ZIP of data but excludes images, which must be copied separately.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Card security
- Customer cards may be tokenized and stored securely through the integrated payment processor, with access potentially restricted by user role.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Catalog building
- Catalogs can be created from barcode scans or images and exported for auction use.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud support
- Cloud access supports Windows PCs, Macintosh computers, iOS devices and Android devices, while Kindle Fire is excluded.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Core purpose
- Auction Flex manages live and online auctions, including cataloging, clerking, cashiering, accounting, mailing lists, inventory, and multi-parcel auctions.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Customer footprint
- The company says it has more than 4,000 customers across all U.S. states, most Canadian provinces and multiple other countries.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Customer records
- The Customer Center stores customer records, mailing lists, payment methods, tax settings, notes, alerts and bidding history.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Customers
- Auction Flex says it has more than 4,000 customers across all 50 U.S. states, nine Canadian provinces, and other countries.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Desktop software
- Auction Flex v10 is a downloadable desktop upgrade with inventory management, configurable item types, AI-powered cataloging assistance, and bulk editing.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The Help Center is organized into pre-auction, auction-day, post-auction, MyHiBid, cloud and v10 collections with dozens of procedural articles.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Driver-license check-in
- Bidder check-in supports magnetic-stripe readers and 2D barcode scanners for driver licenses.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Google Play data safety
- Google Play reports no third-party data sharing, possible collection of personal information, encryption in transit and user deletion requests for Auction Flex Mobile.checked 15 Oct 2026
- HiBid integration
- HiBid is the integrated web service and bidding solution, offering both private-label auction sites and a public portal.checked 15 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- App legal entity
- The iOS and Android listings identify 402 Ventures, LLC as the developer or seller.checked 15 Oct 2026
The company
- Company history
- Auction Flex says it was founded in August 2000 by Brandon Harker and Curt Davis in Ocala, Florida.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company profile
- LinkedIn lists Auction Flex 360 as privately held, headquartered in Ocala, Florida, with a stated company size of 501–1,000 employees.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2000checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Lincoln, Nebraska, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
The full review of Auction Flex
Overview
Auction Flex is auction-management software for organizing the work behind both live and online sales. Its scope includes cataloging, clerking, cashiering, accounting, inventory, mailing lists, and multi-parcel auctions, alongside online bidding options. The product is available as desktop software, a web platform, and mobile access, with different tools and plans for each setup.
Auction Flex was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company says it serves more than 4,000 customers in all 50 U.S. states, nine Canadian provinces, and other countries.
Key features
Auction operations and cataloging
The software supports cataloging and managing auction inventory, clerking sales, cashiering, accounting, mailing lists, and multi-parcel auctions. Auction Flex v10 is the downloadable desktop product, with configurable item types, bulk editing, and AI-powered cataloging assistance. AuctionFlex 360 is a web-based platform for cataloging and managing sales, with HiBid integration.
Online bidding and HiBid
Auction Flex supports internet absentee bidding, internet-only auctions, and webcast live internet bidding. Automatic bidding is also supported. HiBid provides a bidding portal and private-label web service; users can upload auction listings to their website with one click.
For auction discovery beyond HiBid, Auction Flex can upload auction details to AuctionZip.com using the auctioneer’s AuctionZip login.
Mobile access and integrations
Auction Flex Mobile supports cataloging and clerking on phones and tablets. It has native Android and iOS apps, as well as browser access. Other listed integrations and options include QuickBooks, shipping, credit-card processing, mailing lists, RF modems, driver-license check-in, and touchscreen kiosks.
Payments and card security
Global Payments provides integrated payment processing. After approval and setup, Auction Flex receives integration keys. Auction Flex and HiBid state that they handle PCI coverage on the customer’s behalf for Global Payments processing. Customer cards may be tokenized and stored securely through the integrated processor, and access may be restricted by user role.
Support
Phone support is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm EST. Auction Flex also offers a help center and bookable training.
Pricing
Auction Flex is paid software, with a free plan and a 30-day trial. Pricing depends on whether you choose desktop workstations or users on AuctionFlex 360. The listed monthly plans are:
| Plan | Price | Included |
|---|---|---|
| First 25 GB cloud storage | free | 25 GB included |
| 1 Workstation | $85 a month | 1 workstation; desktop software; catalog, clerk, close |
| Solo | $95 a month | 1 user; AuctionFlex 360 web platform |
| 2 Workstations | $120 a month | 2 workstations; simultaneous cataloging and clerking |
| Team | $145 a month | 2–5 users; AuctionFlex 360 |
| 3 Workstations | $155 a month | 3 workstations; cataloging, clerking, checkout stations |
| 4 Workstations | $190 a month | 4 workstations; high-volume team setup |
| Business | $195 a month | 6–9 users; AuctionFlex 360 |
| Enterprise | $295 a month | Unlimited users; centralized access controls |
| Unlimited workstations | $550 a month | Unlimited workstations |
HiBid usage fees are separate: a 2% auction fee, $0.25 per unique bid capped at $150 per auction, and a $75 webcast setup fee.
Platforms
Auction Flex lists support for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Its desktop software is downloadable, AuctionFlex 360 runs on the web, and Auction Flex Mobile is available as native Android and iOS apps or through a browser.
Who it's for
Auction Flex is aimed at auctioneers who need software for both sale-day operations and online bidding, including cataloging, clerking, checkout, and inventory management. Desktop workstation plans may suit teams that prefer the downloadable software, while AuctionFlex 360 offers user-based plans for web-based sales management. Its mobile access is relevant for cataloging and clerking from phones or tablets. The breadth of integrations and support options may also matter to auction businesses coordinating payments, shipping, mailing lists, and check-in equipment.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Covers auction administration as well as internet bidding across several auction formats.
- Pros: Offers desktop, web, and mobile options, with plans for single users through unlimited users or workstations.
- Pros: Lists integrations for accounting, payments, shipping, mailing lists, and auction discovery.
- Cons: HiBid use can add auction, bid, and webcast setup fees to the software plan.
- Cons: The listed plan choices span different products and capacity measures, so buyers need to match workstation-based desktop pricing against user-based AuctionFlex 360 pricing.
Alternatives
Other options in Auction Software include Auctria, BiddingOwl, BidPro, 32auctions, Fish Auctions, GalaBid, Auction Experts, and AuctionMethod.
Verdict
Auction Flex combines auction operations with online bidding and offers desktop, web, and mobile routes for managing sales. Its plan lineup accommodates different user and workstation counts, though buyers should account for HiBid usage fees separately and confirm which product and capacity model fits their workflow. It is a substantial option for auction businesses that want cataloging, sale management, and bidding tools in one ecosystem.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.auctionflex.com/.
- Choose between Auction Flex v10 desktop software, AuctionFlex 360, or Auction Flex Mobile.
- Use the listed 30-day trial to evaluate the software.
- Select a plan, including the free 25 GB cloud-storage plan or a paid plan.
- Set up HiBid integration if you plan to use its web service and bidding portal.
Limits worth knowing
The free plan provides 25 GB of cloud storage. The lowest listed paid options are limited to one workstation or one AuctionFlex 360 user; the listed 30-day trial is time-limited.
Questions
How much does Auction Flex cost?
Other listed plans include Solo at $95 a month and web plans up to Enterprise at $295 a month.
Is there a free plan or trial?
Yes. The free cloud-storage plan includes 25 GB, and a 30-day trial is listed.
Which platforms are supported?
The listed platforms are Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Auction Flex Mobile also offers browser access.
What auction formats and bidding does it support?
It supports live and online auctions, including internet absentee bidding, internet-only auctions, and live webcast bidding.
Does Auction Flex integrate with other services?
Listed integrations and options include HiBid, QuickBooks, shipping, credit-card processing, mailing lists, RF modems, driver-license check-in, and touchscreen kiosks.
What fees can apply when using HiBid?
HiBid charges a 2% auction fee, $0.25 per unique bid capped at $150 per auction, and a $75 webcast setup fee.
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