Fundraising Platforms

Handbid

Mobile bidding, ticketing, and event management software for nonprofits, schools, and enterprise auctions.

Overview

Handbid offers mobile bidding, ticketing, check-in, and payment processing for live, online, and hybrid fundraising events. It supports customizable branding, real-time reporting, and integrations with payment and CRM systems to streamline event operations.

Updated Oct 22, 2026

8 things

What Handbid has

Apps

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers.

Support

Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool.
Guided setup and training to help new users get started with the tool.
Get help from the support team by calling them directly on the phone.

Pricing

A product demonstration available to prospective customers who want to evaluate the tool.

Extras

Offer the product to your clients under your own brand.

12 features

Key Features

Bidding access
Gate who registers, who bids, and when. Confidence for high-value, vetted buyers
Event formats
Whether it's an intimate board dinner or a 3,000-guest gala, Handbid powers the full experience — in-room, online, or hybrid.
Branded experience
Teams stay. The majority of our customers have been with Handbid for years, running multiple events annually. From first impression to final payout, the guest experience stays on-brand and the ops stay calm — no workarounds, no surprises.
Branded auctions
Run powerful auctions under your own brand with Handbid's white-label auction software — built for the control and performance your reputation demands.
Brand customization
Customize every color, font, and message so your guests never see our name. They only see yours.
Website embedding
Embed your auction directly into your website or app—no redirects, no outside links, no interruptions.
Event management
When every dollar fuels your mission, you need a platform that respects donors and staff time. Streamline ticketing, check-in, bidding, and checkout so events run smoothly and your brand stays front and center.
Private auctions
Premium buyers expect a private, on-brand experience from catalog to payout. Use invite-only access, pristine layouts, and secure payments to protect value and trust at every step.
Ticket linking
Every ticket sold automatically links to their bidding account, so when they arrive, they’re already checked in, recognized, and ready to bid.
Custom registration
Collect only what you need—names, emails, paddle numbers, or custom fields—without making guests re-enter information.
Mobile payments
Close the night without chaos. Guests pay securely from their phones, funds settle instantly, and your reporting updates in real time.
Inventory reporting
Helps you track items, bids, and performance in real time, making post-event analysis a breeze.

Pros and cons

Pros

Supports multiple auction formats including live, silent, and hybrid events.
Full white-label customization for branding consistency.
Concierge onboarding and live event support included.
Real-time reporting and analytics for actionable insights.
Integrates with payment processors and CRM systems.

Cons

Pricing requires consultation and is not transparently listed online.
Onsite staff support is an additional cost.
Payouts can take up to three weeks if processed by Handbid.
No free tier; license terms typically annual.
Transactions cannot be moved to a different payout account after processing.

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8 things

What Handbid has

Apps

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers.

Support

Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool.
Guided setup and training to help new users get started with the tool.
Get help from the support team by calling them directly on the phone.

Pricing

A product demonstration available to prospective customers who want to evaluate the tool.

Extras

Offer the product to your clients under your own brand.

12 features

Key Features

Bidding access
Gate who registers, who bids, and when. Confidence for high-value, vetted buyers
Event formats
Whether it's an intimate board dinner or a 3,000-guest gala, Handbid powers the full experience — in-room, online, or hybrid.
Branded experience
Teams stay. The majority of our customers have been with Handbid for years, running multiple events annually. From first impression to final payout, the guest experience stays on-brand and the ops stay calm — no workarounds, no surprises.
Branded auctions
Run powerful auctions under your own brand with Handbid's white-label auction software — built for the control and performance your reputation demands.
Brand customization
Customize every color, font, and message so your guests never see our name. They only see yours.
Website embedding
Embed your auction directly into your website or app—no redirects, no outside links, no interruptions.
Event management
When every dollar fuels your mission, you need a platform that respects donors and staff time. Streamline ticketing, check-in, bidding, and checkout so events run smoothly and your brand stays front and center.
Private auctions
Premium buyers expect a private, on-brand experience from catalog to payout. Use invite-only access, pristine layouts, and secure payments to protect value and trust at every step.
Ticket linking
Every ticket sold automatically links to their bidding account, so when they arrive, they’re already checked in, recognized, and ready to bid.
Custom registration
Collect only what you need—names, emails, paddle numbers, or custom fields—without making guests re-enter information.
Mobile payments
Close the night without chaos. Guests pay securely from their phones, funds settle instantly, and your reporting updates in real time.
Inventory reporting
Helps you track items, bids, and performance in real time, making post-event analysis a breeze.

Pros and cons

Pros

Supports multiple auction formats including live, silent, and hybrid events.
Full white-label customization for branding consistency.
Concierge onboarding and live event support included.
Real-time reporting and analytics for actionable insights.
Integrates with payment processors and CRM systems.

Cons

Pricing requires consultation and is not transparently listed online.
Onsite staff support is an additional cost.
Payouts can take up to three weeks if processed by Handbid.
No free tier; license terms typically annual.
Transactions cannot be moved to a different payout account after processing.

You?

Be the first to rate Handbid

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See Handbid at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

0 questions

Handbid

Overview

What Handbid has

Apps

For developers

Support

Pricing

Extras

Key Features

Bidding access

Event formats

Branded experience

Branded auctions

Brand customization

Website embedding

Event management

Private auctions

Ticket linking

Custom registration

Mobile payments

Inventory reporting

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Be the first to rate Handbid

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What Handbid has

Apps

For developers

Support

Pricing

Extras

Key Features

Bidding access

Event formats

Branded experience

Branded auctions

Brand customization

Website embedding

Event management

Private auctions

Ticket linking

Custom registration

Mobile payments

Inventory reporting

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Be the first to rate Handbid

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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