You've just found the
easiest online auction

platform to use, period.

CharityAuctions has eliminated the headache of setting up online and in-person auctions. We've simplified everything to get you up and running quickly without the help of a tech team.

You can start in minutes.

Prefer to talk to a person first? Schedule a quick walkthrough.

Takes about 60 seconds to get started. No credit card. If you don't run your auction, you don't pay.

+43%Avg. revenue increase
$1B+Raised since 2007
30 minAverage setup time
4.9 ★On Google

Spend less time. Make more money.

Quickly create, design, and manage auctions.

You are only 5 minutes away from having your auction built and ready for items. We took the pain and confusion out of getting started.

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I'm 74 years old and I didn't need to call my grandkids to set up this auction for me. The software was easy to use and the end of auction experience was a breeze.
Theresa B.Kiwanis Club Chicago
Photograph an item on a phone, then add it, share it, and check out from one auction dashboard

More money goes directly to your cause.

Collect gifts on your terms.

You can accept cash, checks, bank transfers, or cards. It is your money. Collect it the way that works for your group.

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We just completed an auction that raised over $30,000 for a family battling cancer. CharityAuctions made it possible with very little cost. 100% we will use them again.
Charles W.Fundraising Chair
A phone auction link connected to a classroom and the cause it helps fund

Manage your donors and donations with ease.

One dashboard for gifts, guests, and follow-up.

Track donors and donations in an easy dashboard. Export your data any time. Or sync with tools you already use, like QuickBooks and Xero. There are more partners, too.

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The people coming to our events say it is easy to use. We can check people out so much faster than we ever could. I highly recommend CharityAuctions.
Jeff L.Auction Chair
Auction dashboard connected to donors, items, and gift records in one place

Build your auction in minutes, not days.

Three steps is all it takes. Many groups go live in about 5 minutes.

  1. 1
    Build

    Answer a few questions about your event. Your auction is ready for items in less than 5 minutes.

  2. 2
    Add

    Upload items in bulk or add them one at a time. We walk you through each item.

  3. 3
    Share

    When you are ready, share your auction link by email, social, and your website.

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Setup took under 30 minutes. I would recommend this to any group.
Jennifer K.PTA President
A support call with an auction dashboard open on the desk

Friendly help and training when you need it.

Other companies charge hundreds of dollars for support and training. We include it.

Build an Auction
Checkout finished in minutes. Our volunteers did not have to chase payments.
Sarah M.Development Director

Every auction also comes with live event tools.

Pre-register guests

Get guests set up before the night starts. They can bid as soon as they have a ticket.

Attendee management

Send updates from your dashboard. Keep guest lists in one place so you can raise more.

Accept donations

Take gifts by card, check, PayPal, and more. Payment tools are built in.

Fast checkout

Run your auction from anywhere. You and your volunteers can log in from any device.

Live event bidding

Skip paper bid sheets. Guests bid on their phones. That helps you raise more in the room.

Sell event tickets

Sell tickets to your gala or event. Pre-register guests and let them bid as soon as they buy.

Build an Auction
The hybrid auction let us reach donors who could not attend in person.
Michael R.Gala Chair

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions, you are not alone. Here are answers to the ones we hear most.

Yes. We have two settings. You can require bidders to pay a fee you set. Or you can give them the option to pay the fee or opt out.

Unsold items stay in your account. You can use them at your next event. You do not pay a success fee on items that do not sell.

Yes. You can export bidder names, emails, bids, and totals any time.

On the free plan it is 7% of funds raised. Prepaid plans drop that to 3%. Custom plans have a 0% platform fee. You can also pass the fee to bidders so your organization pays $0. See our pricing page for the full breakdown.

See pricing

Yes. We can send your funds by check or deposit them to your account.

When your auction closes, we subtract the success fee and send you the rest. If bidders cover the fee, you keep the full total.

Yes. You can mark items as paid offline. Those sales still count in your reports.

Yes. You can run online bidding, then close it at a live event. Same auction. Same checkout.

Talk to us. We will walk you through the plan that fits your event.

Talk to us

Still have questions? We are here to help.

Talk to a real auction expert by phone, chat, or email. No sales pressure, just answers.

4.9 from 2,400+ verified reviews

Start Your Auction Free. We Handle the Stressful Parts.

In about 30 minutes you'll have a live-ready auction, a playbook for the week, and real support on the line the night of your event.

$1B+raised on platform
250K+events completed
+43%avg revenue increase
30 minavg setup time
No credit card required
No upfront software cost
No long-term contract
Free support included

Platform fee applies only if you run your auction and raise funds. See pricing.

1,200 fundraisers started their auction journey this week.