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ReadySetAuction

Paid#16 of 27 in Charity Auction Software

ReadySetAuction: A complete auction and donor workflow with a high annual starting price. Ranked #16 of 27 in Charity Auction Software by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: 15-day trial; best for established teams needing donor continuity.

7.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.7 / 10
Pricing
15-day trial
Best for
Established teams needing donor continuity
Free plan
No
Paid from
$1,099/yr
Live auction support
Yes
Founded
2003 · Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Covers live, silent, online, and mobile auction workflows
- Combines donor, guest, cashiering, payment, and reporting tools
- Supports future auctions with donor data continuity
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $1,099 per year with no free plan
- Web-only access limits platform flexibility
- Purchases are non-refundable

Our verdict on ReadySetAuction

ReadySetAuction is cloud-based auction management software from SofterWare, Inc. for nonprofit organizations running live, silent, mobile, and online fundraising auctions. Its workflow spans auction preparation, donor and donation tracking, guest and RSVP management, tables and meals, printed auction materials, hosted event websites, ticket sales, mobile bidding, cashiering, payment collection, invoices, receipts, and post-event reporting. Schools, universities, faith-based groups, arts and sports organizations, health foundations, and companies running charitable campaigns are the stated audiences.

Pricing is structured across three annual plans. Essentials costs $1,099 per year and includes auction preparation, cashiering, donation and guest management, event wrap-up, CSV report exports, telephone support, and knowledgebase access. Select costs $1,499 per year, adding self-checkout, a hosted auction website, online ticket sales, a showcase leaderboard, and event reporting. Complete costs $1,999 per year and adds online and mobile bidding to the Select feature set. A limited 15-day trial is available, and purchases are non-refundable.

Its strongest fit is for established teams that need continuity between events rather than a single-purpose bidding tool. DonorPerfect integration supports an existing donor-management workflow, while CSV exports provide a practical route for post-auction reporting. Payment collection supports credit cards and PayPal through connected accounts, and the product includes bidding stations, outbid notifications, invoices, receipts, and checkout workflows. Organizations seeking a broad event system should consider ReadySetAuction; teams wanting a lower-cost, free-plan, or non-web option should look elsewhere.

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ReadySetAuction pricing

Plans 15-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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ReadySetAuction fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$1,099/yr
Live auction support	Yes
Silent auction support	Yes
Online auction support	Yes
Mobile bidding	Yes
Payment processing	Yes
Event reporting	Yes
Free trial	15 days
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Compliance & security	PCI DSS
Support	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: DonorPerfect
Pricing	15-day trial (source)
Website	readysetauction.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

ReadySetAuction integrations

ReadySetAuction lists 1 integrations on its own site.

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