30%+ MORE RAISED · 30+ HOURS SAVED · 100K+ ORGANIZATIONS

Silent auctions that run themselves
– so you can run your event.

Online silent auction software that helps you raise more with less overhead.
Set up in minutes. No app downloads. No checkout burden. Just bidding that works.

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Trusted by 100,000+ amazing nonprofits & organizations

5-min

setup.

100%

mobile ready.

30+

hours saved.

100k+

organizations.

Your silent auction is only as strong as the relationships behind it.

Every item represents a conversation. A board member asking a local business. A donor offering something personal.

When items sell for less than they should, it is not just revenue you lose. It is the willingness of item donors to say yes next year.

You’ve done the hard work of building the auction. Now make sure every item delivers its full value for your mission – and honors the donors who made it possible.

CONVERSION

Frictionless bidding drives higher prices

No app downloads. Guests click a link or scan a QR code and start bidding on any device. Outbid alerts bring them back – again and again – driving final prices higher without your team lifting a finger.

ENGAGEMENT

Smart bidding that extends the energy

Max-bid autopilot that keeps donors competing while they enjoy the event. Popcorn bid extensions prevent last-second sniping. The auction keeps working even after the room moves on.

Auto-bid

CURRENT BID

$1,375

SUGGESTED MAX

$2,100

$

EXCITEMENT

Energy & competition that drives prices higher

A live bid history panel shows every incoming bid as it happens – so bidders see the race unfolding and stay engaged. For those who prefer privacy, anonymous bidding is always an option.

Bid history

AE

Artiom E.

now

$2,450

LEADING BID

RS

Rachel S.

now 1m ago

$2,375

LEADING BID

Sarah K.

5m ago

6m ago

$2,355

WH

Whit H.

9m ago

$2,350

TRUST & TRANSPARENCY

Beautiful, branded, every detail handled

Your auction looks like yours – not a generic platform. Custom branding, your colors, your logo, your story. Automatic checkout, transparent pricing, and instant tax receipts mean your supporters bid with confidence.

INTEGRATED IMPACT GIVING

Add an impact storefront to any auction

When bidders are already engaged and generous, they browse specific needs – a meal, a scholarship, a field trip – and add donations to their cart alongside their bids.

Safety, care & wellbeing

HOW IT WORKS

Live in minutes,
not months.

No developer. No integration headache. Three steps, then you’re running:

Create your auction

1

Build your catalog

Upload your own items with photos, descriptions, and starting bids. Send our item donation form to supporters and let them contribute directly. Or browse Instant Items – curated travel packages and experiences worth thousands, added to your auction at no cost.

Upload items in minutes Donor-submitted items Instant Items marketplace

2

Open bidding

Share your link. Donors browse and bid from any device – no app, no login. Set a regular bid or a max bid and let the system compete on your behalf. Outbid alerts via text bring bidders back automatically.

No app no login Bid from any device Max & auto bidding

3

Close & collect

When bidding ends, winners are charged automatically. Tax-deductible receipts go out immediately. Our fulfillment center connects winners with their items. You get one report.

Automatic winner charging Instant tax receipts End-to-end automation

1

Build your catalog

1

Upload your own items with photos, descriptions, and starting bids. Send our item donation form to supporters and let them contribute directly. Or browse Instant Items – curated travel packages and experiences worth thousands, added to your auction at no cost.

Upload items in minutes Donor-submitted items Instant Items marketplace

2

Open bidding

2

Share your link. Donors browse and bid from any device – no app, no login. Set a regular bid or a max bid and let the system compete on your behalf. Outbid alerts via text bring bidders back automatically.

No app no login Bid from any device Max & auto bidding

3

Close & collect

3

When bidding ends, winners are charged automatically. Tax-deductible receipts go out immediately. Our fulfillment center connects winners with their items. You get one report.

Automatic winner charging Instant tax receipts End-to-end automation

Add thousands of dollars in auction items – tonight.

Organizations that use Instant Items raise 54% more in their auction.

Browse our curated marketplace of travel, sports, wine, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Add any item to your auction with a click. All free. Unsold items return at no cost. BetterWorld handles all winner fulfillment.

Why Silent Auctions on BetterWorld raise more.

Trusted by 100k+ growing organizations

“The staff is extremely helpful, hands-on, and attentive. Colin worked with us by phone and text until late in the evening. Closing an auction at the end of an event is so much easier than the old paper trail.”
Beverly Hilbert
United Way of Comal County
“Love the silent auction features, very easy for our guests to use and for our team to fundraise with.”
Julia McHugh
Roice-Hurst Humane Society
“I love designing auctions with BetterWorld. It is so clear and clean. Participants also enjoy using it.”
Gail L.
Cambria Film Festival
“We’re putting in a fraction of the man-hours we used to, and we’re making more money than we ever did before.”
American Hose Company
“Better World is amazing! I just finished doing my first online auction and couldn't be more pleased with this platform. And I know it was a big plus for many of our donors that I could tell them there was no charge for using this platform. I plan to be back next year for round two of what will now be an annual event for our nonprofit!”
Chris B.
Humphrey House
“This was such a breeze to set up our charity auction, and it's free which is so amazing. I looked at a lot of other auction sites and they did not compare. It is user friendly to set up as well as to bid on items and donate. Cannot recommend it enough!”
Jennah L.
Jennah Larsen Fine Art

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Real results from BetterWorld customers

How United Way of Comal County transformed their silent auction with BetterWorld.

2× more raised

Compared to their previous auction.

Minutes to close

Auctions closed faster with less friction.

QRs that convert

First-time users became active bidders instantly.

Chosen over 4

Chosen over four competitors for simplicity & performance.

Works with the tools
you already use.

BetterWorld connects to the platforms your team relies on – so your data flows where it needs to without extra work.

You’ll never fundraise alone.

Every BetterWorld organization gets real support – phone, email, and chat – at no extra cost. 
For your biggest nights, add concierge or in-person support so you can focus on the room, not the platform.

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