What is Handbid?
Handbid is a premium auction software platform designed for high-expectation teams, including nonprofits, charities, higher education institutions, enterprises, and commercial operators. It enables flawless auctions—whether live, online, or hybrid—with concierge-level service, full white-label branding, invite-only access controls, and real-time bidding and reporting. The platform is built to handle the entire event experience from first impression to final payout, allowing organizations to focus on hosting rather than managing software.
Handbid offers flexible configurations for non-profit fundraising, enterprise and luxury brand auctions, and commercial operations such as liquidation and consignment. Key features include mobile bidding, ticketing and registration, text-to-give, competitive bidding, auction management tools, and integrations with Stripe, CRMs, and check-in tools. With a focus on operational calm and brand consistency, Handbid helps teams raise more, stress less, and deliver an extraordinary guest experience.
Features
- Full White-Label Branding: Custom URLs, emails, and interface so the experience looks like your brand.
- Invite-Only Access & Controls: Gate who registers, who bids, and when for high-value vetted buyers.
- Concierge Onboarding: Expert team handles setup, configuration, and support.
- Hybrid, Live, Silent & Sealed-Bid: Flexible event formats that run flawlessly in-room and online.
- APIs & Integrations: Integrates with Stripe, CRMs, and check-in tools to match your workflow.
- Real-Time Bidding & Reporting: Live data for decisions and payouts.
- Mobile Bidding: Guests can bid via their mobile devices.
- Ticketing & Registration (Tap to Pay): Integrated ticketing and payment processing.
- Text-to-Give: Easy donation collection via text.
- Auction Management Tools: Item configuration, access rules, and payment flow management.
Use Cases
- Non-profit fundraising galas and campaigns
- Higher education and private school auctions
- Enterprise and luxury brand auction events
- Commercial liquidation and consignment auctions
- Energy and oil & gas asset auctions
- Healthcare corporate events
- Professional sports team auctions
- Concert and venue operations auctions
- Reverse logistics and liquidation
- Art, collectibles, and luxury goods auctions
FAQs
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What types of events can Handbid support?
Handbid supports a wide range of events including non-profit fundraisers, higher education auctions, enterprise brand events, commercial liquidation, energy auctions, healthcare events, professional sports, concert venues, and art/luxury goods auctions. -
Does Handbid offer white-label branding?
Yes, Handbid provides full white-label branding including custom URLs, emails, and interface so the experience reflects your brand, not Handbid's. -
Can I control who can bid in my auction?
Yes, Handbid offers invite-only access controls allowing you to gate who registers, who bids, and when, ensuring confidence for high-value vetted buyers. -
What kind of support does Handbid provide?
Handbid offers concierge onboarding and ongoing support with a dedicated expert team that helps configure items, access rules, and payment flows, so you can focus on hosting. -
Does Handbid integrate with other tools?
Yes, Handbid integrates with Stripe, CRMs, and check-in tools to match your existing workflow.
