Handbid
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Handbid, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Handbid's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Custom license | Priced on request | Unlimited items, guests, and bidders · events during the term covered · live phone support included · onsite staff quoted separately · Quoted after a short conversation; a one-year term is standard. |
The facts
Each one read from Handbid's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access controls
- Security features listed include SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0 SSO, multifactor authentication, role-based permissions, and session timeouts.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Accessibility
- The maker states that the platform conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA and that a VPAT is available.checked 7 Oct 2026
- API
- Handbid provides a V3 REST API, realtime events, and integration guides for developers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Auction formats
- It supports silent, live, hybrid, sealed, timed, simulcast, forward, and reverse auctions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Bidding
- Bidders can use max bids, anti-sniping extended bidding, dynamic increments, Buy Now, and sealed bids.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Fundraising tools
- Features include ticketing and check-in, donations, paddle raises, text-to-give, peer-to-peer fundraising, and reporting.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The integrations page lists Stripe, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Kindful, Salsa, DocuSign, Chariot, and Double the Donation.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Pricing limit
- License prices are quoted after a conversation; the maker says there is no platform percentage on funds raised, while payment processing fees apply.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Handbid is an auction and event platform for fundraising, commercial operators, and enterprise or luxury brands.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI Level 1 provider, and card data is not stored or processed on Handbid servers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- SOC 2
- Handbid says its hosting provider is SOC 2 Type II certified and Handbid's own SOC 2 Type II certification is planned for 2027.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Every license includes phone support during the event; onsite staff is a separately quoted line item.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Company history
- The founders say the first event powered by Handbid took place on May 7, 2011.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2011checked 23 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- 9200 E Mineral Ave Ste 350, Centennial, Colorado 80112checked 23 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Mobile apps
- The Handbid bidder app is available for iOS and Android, and the maker says guests can also bid in a browser.checked 7 Oct 2026
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