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Bid Beacon

Freemium#17 of 31 in Fundraising Event Software

Bid Beacon: A focused auction platform with free entry and practical tools for hybrid events. Ranked #17 of 31 in Fundraising Event Software by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small online and in-person auctions.

7.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Small online and in-person auctions
Free plan
Yes
Founded
2018 · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free Demo Auction for evaluating the platform
- Proxy bidding, extensions, tickets, payments, and receipts
- QR item sheets and mobile bidding for in-person events
Where it doesn't
- Reporting is narrower than a full fundraising suite
- Donor-management coverage is limited
- The Full Auction uses a transaction-based platform fee

Our verdict on Bid Beacon

Bid Beacon is an online silent-auction platform for charities, nonprofits, schools, sports teams, event planners, and private events. Organizers can create branded auction pages, add items and guests, accept bids and donations, sell tickets, collect payments, and manage auction results. Administration is browser-based, while bidders can participate through iOS and Android apps. That makes the product a fit for small online auctions and in-person events that need mobile bidding, printed item sheets, or both.

Its auction feature set is the main reason to consider it. Organizers can use proxy bidding, maximum bidding, bidding extensions, and Quick Extend controls, while donation items and fundraising-goal tracking support broader event objectives. Ticketed access, invoice and receipt generation, QR-code item sheets, and live video item promotion extend the workflow beyond basic bidding. Branded pages can include logos, banners, themes, and custom access links. Items can also be imported in batches of up to 600, which can reduce preparation effort for larger catalogs.

The pricing structure is centered on two plans. Demo Auction is free and is intended for testing the platform before creating a full auction. Full Auction includes unlimited guests, items, images, and administrator roles, along with Stripe Connect payments, custom branding, ticketed access, and video item promotion. The Full Auction is charged through a transaction-based platform fee rather than a monthly subscription, while CommuniBee subscription pricing is separate. Bid Beacon should suit organizations prioritizing auction execution and mobile participation; teams needing deeper reporting or broader donor-management capabilities may prefer a fuller fundraising suite.

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Bid Beacon pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Bid Beacon fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Event registration	Yes
Online donations	Yes
Auction tools	Yes
Raffle tools	Yes
Peer-to-peer fundraising	Not verified
Donor reporting	Not verified
Mobile bidding	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	6 integrations: Stripe Connect, Stripe, Square, PayPal, Raffle Rocket, CommuniBee
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	bidbeacon.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

Bid Beacon integrations

Bid Beacon lists 6 integrations on its own site.

Stripe Connect
Stripe
Square
PayPal
Raffle Rocket
CommuniBee

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