AuctionMethod
6.8#8 in auction softwareFrom $100 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAuctionMethod vs GalaBid
What both publish
| Fact | AuctionMethod | GalaBid |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The maker lists auctioneers, estate liquidators, farm and heavy equipment sellers, industrial businesses, nonprofits, corporations, retail liquidators, auto dealers, and real estate businesses among its markets. | GalaBid describes its platform as serving charities, nonprofits, community groups and individual fundraisers. |
| Payments | The platform supports Fiserv, Stripe, Authorize.net, and eWay, and payments go into the customer's own merchant account. | GalaBid uses Stripe for payment processing, and says campaign funds go directly from Stripe to the fundraiser’s bank account. |
| Security | AuctionMethod says it is hosted on AWS and uses SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, and action logs. | GalaBid says Stripe handles card processing and provides fraud controls, secure storage and PCI DSS compliance features. |
AuctionMethod plans
- Growth$100 a month
- Scale$750 a month
- Custom Solutions$1,500 a month
GalaBid plans
- Free with tippingFree
- Free with Tip Revenue ShareFree
- Pro$4.90, paid once
- Pro (no tips)$4.90, paid once
- Flat Fee$1,250, paid once
Pick AuctionMethod if…
AuctionMethod suits auctioneers and businesses or organizations that need to manage online or simulcast sales. Its stated markets include estate liquidators, equipment sellers, nonprofits, retailers, auto dealers, and real estate businesses.
Pick GalaBid if…
GalaBid may suit charities, nonprofits, community groups and individuals organizing a fundraising campaign. Browser access may be useful for participants who do not want to download an app.