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Take your silent auction online or hybrid. Bidders browse and bid from any phone, tablet or laptop — no app to download — and you can start for free.
✓ Free for up to 20 items · Unlimited bidders · No credit card required
An online silent auction takes the classic silent auction — bidders competing to win donated items — and moves the bidding onto phones and computers instead of paper sheets on a table. That one change removes most of the friction: bidders don't have to be in the room, they see the moment they're outbid, and you're not deciphering handwriting at the end of the night.
With 32auctions, the whole thing runs in the browser. You build a catalog of items, share a single link, and supporters bid from wherever they are. No app stands between a willing donor and a bid — which matters, because every extra tap costs you participation.
Why online (and hybrid) auctions raise more
- Wider reach. Supporters who can't attend in person can still bid and share the auction, so your donor pool isn't capped by the size of the room.
- Real-time outbid alerts. Automated text and email notifications pull bidders back in — the competitive nudge that drives final prices up.
- No app friction. Browser bidding means no download step, which is where app-based platforms quietly lose casual bidders.
- Longer bidding window. An online auction can run for days, not just the length of an event, giving items more time to climb.
What it costs
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Online silent auction FAQs
Is running an online silent auction free?
Yes. With 32auctions you can run a full online silent auction with unlimited bidders and up to 20 items at no cost, with no credit card required. Paid upgrades are optional and per event.
Do bidders need an app to bid online?
No. Bidders open your auction link and bid directly in their phone browser — no app download, no account hurdles. They get outbid notifications by text or email if enabled.
Can I run a hybrid (online + in-person) silent auction?
Yes. Because bidding happens in the browser, guests can bid on their phones during an in-person event while remote supporters bid online at the same time.
How do payments work for an online auction?
You can collect payments through the platform (2.9% + $0.40 per online payment) or manage payment yourself and pay 32auctions nothing. There's no platform fee or commission on what you raise.
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