Compare Handbid and Silent Auction Pro 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,396.00 Per Year
Starting at $99.00
Handbid
Star Rating
(216)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,396.00 Per Year
Browse all 2 pricing plansSilent Auction Pro
Star Rating
(110)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.00
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Silent Auction Pro excels in "Quality of Support" with a perfect score of 10.0, while Handbid, although strong, has a slightly lower score of 9.5. Reviewers mention that the responsiveness and helpfulness of Silent Auction Pro's support team significantly enhance the user experience.
- Reviewers mention that Silent Auction Pro's "Entry Level Price" starting at $99.00 makes it a more accessible option for small businesses compared to Handbid's higher starting price of $1,396.00, which users say can be a barrier for smaller organizations.
- Users on G2 highlight that Silent Auction Pro has a superior score in "Auction Listings" at 9.8, indicating a more user-friendly interface for creating and managing auction items, while Handbid's score of 9.7, although still high, suggests it may not be as intuitive for some users.
- G2 users report that Silent Auction Pro's "Bid Confirmation" feature scores 9.6, which reviewers say provides a seamless experience for bidders, whereas Handbid's score of 9.2 indicates that there may be some room for improvement in this area.
- Users say that Silent Auction Pro's "Automation" feature, scoring 8.9, allows for efficient management of auction processes, while Handbid's similar feature also scores 8.9 but lacks some of the advanced automation options that users of Silent Auction Pro appreciate.
- Reviewers mention that both products have strong "Mobile Capabilities," but Silent Auction Pro's score of 9.0 is slightly higher than Handbid's, suggesting that users find Silent Auction Pro's mobile interface to be more effective for on-the-go bidding and management.
Featured Products
Sponsored
ToucanTech
(20)
Fundraising
Visit Website
Sponsored
FreeWill
(18)
Fundraising
Visit Website
Sponsored
WeGive Giving Platform
(1)
Fundraising
Visit Website
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Handbid
The Big Event
$1,396.00
Per Year
Our Do-It-Yourself package is perfect for solo event planners who need premium night-of-event software support for one event
- Custom Theme Tool
- Text-2-Give Included
- Unlimited Items
Silent Auction Pro
Giving Campaign
Starting at $99.00
Allow your supporters to donate all year long from a mobile device or desktop! Giving Campaigns provide an easy way to collect one-time and recurrent donations. Create a personalized domain name, and encourage your supporters to participate with Text to Give.
- Unlimited Donors
- Custom landing page
- Custom domain name
Free Trial
Handbid
No trial information availableSilent Auction Pro
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
133
9.3
92
Ease of Use
9.1
158
9.1
92
Ease of Setup
8.9
146
9.0
81
Ease of Admin
9.2
117
9.4
81
Quality of Support
9.5
135
10.0
91
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
119
9.9
81
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
127
9.7
92
Features by Category
Administration
9.3
41
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
8.9
34
Not enough data
8.0
34
Not enough data
Fundraising
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
Marketing
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
Auctioneering
9.8
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.8
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.7
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
User Interface
9.3
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
9.6
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Handbid and Silent Auction Pro are categorized as Fundraising and Auction
Unique Categories
Handbid has no unique categories
Silent Auction Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Handbid
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Silent Auction Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
42.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
10.0%
Education Management
7.7%
Sports
5.7%
Fund-Raising
5.3%
Other
29.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
25.5%
Education Management
15.5%
Fund-Raising
10.9%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.4%
Religious Institutions
2.7%
Other
39.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Handbid
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
Very easy to collect and close the auction and the staff was great to work with. They really walk yiu through the process.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
No support when setting up our auctions or campaigns.
Silent Auction Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
SAP has everything needed for an auction
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
Very easy to collect and close the auction and the staff was great to work with. They really walk yiu through the process.
Verified User in Computer Software
SAP has everything needed for an auction
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
No support when setting up our auctions or campaigns.
Discussions
Does anyone else think that customer service is outstanding?
1 comment
Official Response from Handbid
Thank you for your kind compliments! We will pass this along to our Client Services team! Read more
WHAT ARE YOUR CREDIT CARD FEES?
1 comment
Official Response from Handbid
If you use our CC system, our fees are a flat 3.5% and a 30 cent per transaction fee. We don’t charge differently for Amex vs. MC/Visa/Discover. We offer...Read more
Are the apps free?
1 comment
Official Response from Handbid
Yes, they are free to download and available for both iPhone and Android devices. Want to see a preview of them? You can download the iPhone app directly...Read more
Why would I subscribe or rent web-based silent auction software like yours versus buying a software program for a one time fee that we could use for the next several years?
1 comment
Official Response from Silent Auction Pro
1. Software programs that have the same or similar capability as Silent Auction Pro can cost a few thousand dollars. That's money you have to pay up-front....Read more
How much does it cost to set up a credit card merchant account with Silent Auction Pro?
1 comment
Official Response from Silent Auction Pro
Silent Auction Pro integrates directly to Vantiv Integrated Payments and PayPal for credit card processing. In general there are no set-up fees for...Read more
Can I use my own credit card processing company?
1 comment
Official Response from Silent Auction Pro
While you can use a credit card payment processor other than PayPal or Vantiv, you will lose many important features that come with the integrated...Read more
Hunting for software insights?
With over 2.5 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
or continue with
Gmail.com addresses not permitted. A business domain using Google is allowed.
By proceeding, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
