ClickBid
Auction software
Fundraising software
Nonprofit software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is ClickBid
ClickBid is a mobile bidding and auction platform used by nonprofits and event organizers to run silent auctions and related fundraising activities. It supports item cataloging, bidder registration, and real-time bidding from attendees’ phones during in-person or hybrid events. The product is typically used for gala-style fundraisers where mobile bidding and checkout workflows are central to the event experience.
Mobile-first bidding experience
ClickBid focuses on enabling attendees to browse items and place bids from their own devices during an event. This supports common silent-auction workflows such as bid increments, outbid notifications, and item detail pages. For organizations running in-room auctions, this can reduce reliance on paper bid sheets and manual bid tracking.
Event auction workflow coverage
The platform is designed around end-to-end auction execution, including item setup, bidder management, and post-auction fulfillment steps. This aligns with typical nonprofit gala requirements where auctions are one component of a broader fundraising program. Having these workflows in one system can simplify day-of-event operations compared with using separate tools.
Nonprofit fundraising use case fit
ClickBid is positioned for nonprofit fundraising events rather than general-purpose e-commerce auctions. Features and terminology generally map to donor-facing events (e.g., bidders, packages, checkout). This can reduce configuration effort for teams that primarily run annual fundraising auctions.
Limited public technical detail
Publicly available information about ClickBid’s integrations, APIs, and data export options is limited compared with many established fundraising platforms. This can make it harder for buyers to validate fit for CRM synchronization, accounting workflows, or custom reporting needs before a sales process. Organizations with strict data and integration requirements may need additional vendor confirmation.
Broader fundraising features unclear
Relative to platforms that combine auctions with peer-to-peer fundraising, donation pages, ticketing, and marketing automation, ClickBid’s broader fundraising scope is not clearly documented in public materials. If an organization wants a single system for multiple campaign types beyond auctions, it may require additional tools. This can increase operational complexity across events and year-round giving.
Nonprofit software depth uncertain
Capabilities commonly expected in nonprofit software—such as constituent management, segmentation, and advanced donor reporting—are not clearly attributable to ClickBid based on public sources. Teams may need to rely on external donor databases and import/export processes. This can introduce duplicate data entry and reconciliation work after events.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $895 USD per year | Unlimited Events + Campaigns; Online Donations & Peer-to-Peer Fundraising; Mobile Bidding & Online Auctions; Custom Event Pages; Embeddable Donation Forms; Event QR Codes; Event Displays; Volunteer Tools; In-Depth Reporting & Analytics; API Integrations; Award-winning customer support (Zoom, Email, Chat); Day-of-event phone support. |
| Full Suite | $1,495 USD per year | Everything in Essentials, plus Online Ticket Sales; Custom Email & Text Messaging with segmented audiences; EventStream Video Streaming (host virtual/hybrid live auctions; accept virtual paddle raise donations). |
| Essentials (Canada) | $1,195 CAD per year | Canadian pricing equivalent of Essentials. |
| Full Suite (Canada) | $1,895 CAD per year | Canadian pricing equivalent of Full Suite. |
| Add-on: Dedicated Customer Advisor (DCA) | $100 USD per hour ($135 CAD per hour) | Personalized one-on-one coaching, tailored training, strategic planning, and extra pre-event support hours. |
