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Handbid is built around a native bidding app and annual packages. 32auctions lets bidders bid in any browser — no download — and starts free with no contract.
✓ Free for up to 20 items · Unlimited bidders · No credit card required
The Handbid question usually comes down to one thing: do your bidders really need to download an app? For a polished, staffed gala, Handbid's native app is a nice experience. But for an online or hybrid silent auction, the app is often the single biggest source of bidder drop-off — every download step loses some of the casual supporters who would have bid.
32auctions runs in the browser. A bidder taps your link and is bidding seconds later, on any phone, with nothing to install.
32auctions vs. Handbid, side by side
Every Handbid figure comes from Handbid's own pricing pages. Where they don't publish a number, we say so rather than guess.
| 32auctions | Handbid | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free — up to 20 items, unlimited bidders | Packages starting at $1,396/year; no free tier |
| Events included | Unlimited auctions; pay per event only if you upgrade | Entry package (“The Big Event”) covers one event; higher tiers custom-priced |
| Contract required | No contract, no minimums | Annual packages |
| Bidder app | No app — bid in any browser | Native iOS/Android app central to the experience |
| Event-night support | Self-run with help resources | Night-of-event phone support included on all packages (a genuine Handbid strength) |
| On-site staffing | Not offered | Available on higher tiers |
| Best fit | Online/hybrid auctions wanting zero bidder friction | App-first, staffed gala events |
Sources: Handbid public packages page (handbid.com/packages). 32auctions figures from 32auctions.com. Pricing changes — verify with each vendor before purchase.
Which one is actually right for you?
They're built for different jobs — including where Handbid is the better call.
Choose Handbid if…
- You want a polished native bidding app as the centerpiece of the event
- You value included night-of-event phone support
- You're running a large gala and want on-site staffing on a higher tier
- An annual package fits how many events you run
Choose 32auctions if…
- You don't want to make bidders download an app to participate
- You'd rather start free and pay per event than commit to an annual package
- You're running an online or hybrid auction more than a staffed gala
- You want no contract and no commission on funds raised
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Handbid alternative — common questions
What's the main difference between 32auctions and Handbid?
The bidding experience. Handbid is built around a native mobile app; 32auctions runs entirely in the browser, so bidders tap a link and bid with no download. For casual and remote bidders, removing the app step reduces drop-off.
How much does Handbid cost?
Per Handbid's own packages page, pricing starts at $1,396 per year, with the entry package covering a single event and higher tiers custom-priced. Confirm current pricing with Handbid.
Is 32auctions free?
Yes — free for up to 20 items with unlimited bidders and no credit card. Upgrades are optional and per event, with no annual contract.
Does Handbid do anything 32auctions doesn't?
Yes — Handbid includes night-of-event phone support on all packages and offers on-site staffing on higher tiers, which suit large staffed galas. 32auctions is designed to be self-run for online and hybrid auctions.
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