What is AuctionMethod?
AuctionMethod is white-label auction software built on a flat-fee model: no commissions, no per-lot fees, no platform skim, and no contract, so clients keep the revenue from every sale instead of splitting it with the platform. Since 2012, AuctionMethod has also offered custom auction software development for auction businesses whose workflows do not fit an off-the-shelf platform.
Based in Massachusetts, serving the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, AuctionMethod works with auctioneers, estate liquidators, farm and heavy equipment, industrial, salvage and recycling, non-profit, corporations, retail liquidators, auto/car dealers, real estate, arts and collectibles, and single-use auction businesses. Clients keep 100% ownership of their bidder lists, seller lists, item data, images, and transaction history on a fully white-label auction website rather than a shared marketplace listing.
AuctionMethod has earned the SourceForge Spring 2026 Top Performer Award in Auction Software and is rated 4.9/5 on Capterra and SourceForge, with a 94% renewal rate. The platform handles catalog and lot management, consignor setup, bidder registration, invoicing, payment processing, tax handling, and reporting, and supports auction event types including timed online auctions, simulcast auctions, blind timed auctions, catalog-only, fixed-price, and perpetual events. For live, rapid-fire simulcast auctions, latency is critical: AuctionMethod specializes in real-time speed under one second so online bidders do not miss the auctioneer's hammer, running on infrastructure that is fully hosted with daily backups, auto-scaling for high traffic, and security updates included, with 100% uptime tracked on a public status page.
Pricing starts at $100/mo with a $250 one-time setup charge and is published publicly, with a 30-day free trial and no credit card required.
Pricing
Screenshots and Video
Company Facts
Product Details
Product Details
AuctionMethod Categories and Features
Retail Management Software
AuctionMethod is a comprehensive auction software solution that doubles as a versatile retail management system for enterprises engaged in competitive bidding. It provides complete inventory management capabilities, featuring options for bulk uploads, mobile cataloging, and customizable item settings such as tax configurations and consignor information. Users can conduct auctions in various formats, including timed, live, or simulcast events, and can also sell items at fixed prices through an online storefront. The platform enables efficient bidder management, payment tracking, and pickup coordination, along with automated communication features. It includes essential tools for supporting consignors, generating financial reports, and facilitating online payments via Stripe or Clover. AuctionMethod can be tailored to reflect your brand, is adaptable for businesses of all scales, and operates on a robust AWS infrastructure. Whether you're a small enterprise or a large-volume seller, AuctionMethod empowers you to oversee your operations, safeguard your data, and expand confidently.
Nonprofit Software
AuctionMethod is a comprehensive white-label auction solution designed specifically for auctioneering enterprises since 2012. It features a flat-rate pricing structure tailored for nonprofits hosting fundraising events. Users can conduct a variety of auction formats, including timed online, live simulcast, silent, and hybrid events, all on a fully customizable website hosted on their own domain. This approach helps maintain donor focus on the organization rather than a third-party marketplace. With the Auctioneer Toolbox mobile application available for both iOS and Android, you can effortlessly catalog donations, oversee bidder registration and qualification, and streamline post-event invoicing and receipts. Payment processing is seamlessly integrated and goes directly to your merchant account through providers like Fiserv, Stripe, and Authorize.net, eliminating commissions and percentage fees, allowing nonprofits to retain a larger share of their fundraising revenue. The platform supports unlimited auctions, lots, images, and bidders as part of its standard offerings. Additionally, it provides integration with mailing list services like Mailchimp and Constant Contact for effective promotion. AuctionMethod is further supported by a remarkable 100% uptime guarantee, a 94% rate of client renewals, and recognition as a Top Performer in Auction Software by SourceForge for 2026.
Invoice Generators
AuctionMethod features an integrated and automated invoice generation system as part of its comprehensive white-label auction platform, designed specifically for auction businesses since 2012. Upon the conclusion of an auction, invoices are automatically created for winning bidders and sent via email or SMS, complete with links for online viewing and payment. Payments are processed directly into your merchant account using providers like Fiserv, Stripe, Authorize.net, among others, while also accommodating manual entries for cash or checks. Administrators have the ability to modify invoices, apply tax exemptions using reseller certificates, and incorporate any shipping or handling charges. Batch processing allows for simultaneous status updates across multiple invoices. The optional Invoice Auto-Pay feature enables automatic charging of the bidder's card upon invoice creation, facilitating quicker payment collections. Financial reporting tools provide insights into accounts receivable, sales tax, and deposit summaries, with the capability to export data to Excel for easy reconciliation. The system also includes item pickup tracking and buyer confirmation. Additionally, the optional Consignor Management feature automatically generates post-auction seller statements, ensuring precise payouts.
Auction Software
AuctionMethod is a customizable auction platform developed specifically for auctioneers and their businesses since 2012. This comprehensive solution supports various auction types, including timed online, simulcast live, blind sealed-bid, catalog-only, fixed-price, and perpetual events, all on a fully branded website operating under your own domain. With features for cataloging, managing consignors and bidders, invoicing, integrated payment processing, tax management, reporting, and analytics, everything is handled within a single system, eliminating the hassle of using multiple tools. The Auctioneer Toolbox mobile app, available for both iOS and Android, allows for field cataloging, even in offline mode. Payments are processed directly to your merchant account via platforms like Fiserv, Stripe, Authorize.net, and others. Enjoy unlimited auctions, lots, photos, and bidders at a flat monthly rate, with no commissions, per-lot charges, platform fees, or contracts. The platform is hosted on AWS, ensuring 100% uptime and includes a public status page. With a remarkable 94% renewal rate and recognition as a SourceForge 2026 Top Performer in Auction Software, AuctionMethod stands out in the industry.
More AuctionMethod Categories
Real Estate Auction
AuctionMethod is a customizable real estate auction platform designed for auctioneers and brokers since 2012. Enhance visibility and build buyer trust with quick and clear property transactions on your personalized domain. Ensure participant credibility through bidder vetting, credit card checks, and whitelisting to meet legal requirements. Store contracts, disclosures, and multimedia in a secure document vault with options for public or private access. Conduct various auction formats including timed online, simulcast, blind sealed-bid, or hybrid to suit different property strategies. Bidders can explore detailed listings featuring images, videos, and documents on any device, analyze previous sales for pricing trends, and experience instant invoicing at checkout. Payments are processed through your merchant account using Fiserv, Stripe, Authorize.net, and more. Enjoy a straightforward flat monthly fee with no commission charges, no fees per lot, and no platform deductions. With a commitment to 100% uptime and a 94% renewal rate, you can try it free for 30 days without needing a credit card.
Livestock Auction
AuctionMethod is a customizable auction platform designed specifically for auctioneers since its inception in 2012, catering to livestock sales of all scales. Users can host timed online auctions, simulcast live events, or create hybrid sales through a fully branded website on their own domain. The Auctioneer Toolbox mobile application, available for both iOS and Android, allows for animal cataloging directly from the field, even in areas with limited connectivity. The platform streamlines the management of consignors, buyer registration, tax processing, and automated invoicing all in one place. Integrated payment solutions connect directly to your merchant account via providers like Fiserv, Stripe, and Authorize.net, with no commissions, per-lot charges, or platform fees. Users enjoy unlimited access to auctions, lots, images, and bidders as part of the standard offering. With a commitment to 100% platform uptime, a 94% renewal rate, and recognition as a Top Performer in Auction Software by SourceForge in Spring 2026, it’s a reliable choice for auction businesses. Experience it risk-free with a 30-day trial—no credit card necessary.
Equestrian Auction
AuctionMethod is a customizable auction platform that has been in development since 2012, designed to accommodate equestrian auctions of any scale. Conduct timed online auctions, live simulcasts, or hybrid sales seamlessly on a fully branded website under your own domain. Utilize the Auctioneer Toolbox mobile application, available for both iOS and Android, to catalog consignments even in remote locations with offline functionality at farms and show venues. Enhance listings with an unlimited number of images, videos, and additional documents. Ensure participant integrity through bidder qualification processes, credit card verification, and whitelisting measures. Oversee consignors, manage buyer registrations, handle tax calculations, and automate invoicing all within a single system. Payments are processed directly to your merchant account via Fiserv, Stripe, Authorize.net, among others, with zero commissions, no per-item fees, and no platform deductions. Enjoy a robust service supported by 100% platform uptime, a 94% customer renewal rate, and recognition as a Top Performer in Auction Software by SourceForge in Spring 2026. Experience the platform free for 30 days without needing to provide credit card information.
Car Auction
Since its inception in 2012, AuctionMethod has been a premier white-label solution for car auctions, specifically designed for dealerships, franchises, and large-scale auto sellers. This software allows users to oversee every aspect of transactions, locations, and bidders from a single, cohesive dashboard on a personalized website that resides on your domain. Users can manage multiple locations or affiliate operations seamlessly within one platform that supports various dealers. With AuctionMethod, you can set up different types of auctions such as timed, simulcast, or staggered events using customizable templates and cloning features. The Auctioneer Toolbox mobile app, available for both iOS and Android, enables users to catalog vehicles right from the field. Bidders enjoy the convenience of a universal login that works across different locations, along with the ability to upload unlimited images and embed YouTube videos, as well as reseller certificates for tax-exempt transactions. Participation is restricted to only approved dealers or buyers through a whitelisting process. Financial transactions are securely processed through your merchant account with options like Fiserv, Stripe, Authorize.net, and more, with no hidden commissions, fees per lot, or platform deductions. The service boasts an impressive 100% uptime and a 94% renewal rate. Experience a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.
AuctionMethod Customer Reviews
Write a Review-
Would you Recommend to Others?1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Returned!!!
Date: Mar 10 2026SummaryMy experience has been great! I diverged momentarily to a large platform that offered a much greater audience, but I find Auction Method much easier to use.
PositiveThe platform is easy to use, great support, and customer friendly.
Flat monthly rate with no percentage fee.NegativeIt is a BYOB (bring your own bidders) site. But that is not as bad as it sounds.
Read More... -
Would you Recommend to Others?1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Great software for online auctions
Date: Sep 04 2025SummaryWe began using AuctionMethod in March 2024 after trying two other platforms, and it has been an excellent decision for our business. As a white-label, web-based software, it allowed us to seamlessly transition while keeping our brand front and center. Auction Method even set up our website, and their built-in customization tools are simple to use and quick to update. When we notified our email database of the platform change, our customers had no trouble adjusting—which speaks to how user-friendly the system is.
The mobile app for cataloging auctions has been a game-changer. It works without an internet connection, and all updates sync once service is restored. I tested this in airplane mode, and it worked flawlessly. Auction setup is straightforward, especially once templates are created, and the process of closing an auction and sending invoices is impressively fast. I’ve even handled invoicing from the tailgate of my truck using a laptop and hotspot in just minutes.
The value Auction Method delivers for its cost is outstanding. One of our most-used features is the whitelist bidder function for real estate auctions. Every bidder must request approval before bidding, and we require them to e-sign our terms and review the property information before being approved. This feature gives us complete control and peace of mind, even with past buyers.
Overall, AuctionMethod’s features and performance have been an excellent fit for our company. From ease of use to customer support and pricing, we couldn’t be more pleased with the software.PositiveWeb-based, white-label platform – keeps your brand front and center.
Seamless transition – customers had no issues when switching from a previous platform.
Easy website setup & customization tools – straightforward to update and manage.
User-friendly mobile cataloging app – works offline and syncs later.
Simple auction setup – templates make creating new auctions fast and efficient.
Quick auction closing & invoicing – can be done in just minutes, even remotely.
Whitelist bidder feature – ensures only approved and vetted bidders participate.
e-Sign integration – bidders must accept terms and property information before approval.
Reliable performance – no major issues since implementation.
Excellent value for cost – strong features at a competitive price.
Great fit for real estate auctions – tailored functions for vetting buyers.NegativeCustomization is somewhat limited – while easy to use, advanced website design changes may require outside help.
Read More...
Learning curve at first – setting up templates and workflows takes some initial time before it becomes quick and efficient.
Mobile hotspot/laptop dependence for closing – while invoicing is fast, it still requires reliable mobile internet access.
White label so if you are looking for a platform to bring you bidders. This is not what you need.Official AuctionMethod ResponseDate: Sep 05 2025
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! We're absolutely thrilled that AuctionMethod has been such a great fit for your real estate auction business. It's wonderful to hear that the transition was smooth for your customers and that features like the mobile cataloging app and whitelist bidder function are making your life easier. The fact that you can close auctions and send invoices from your truck's tailgate really made us all smile - that's exactly the kind of flexibility we hoped to provide! :) We truly appreciate your honest feedback about the customization limitations and initial learning curve too. Your insights help us understand where we can improve, and we're always working to make the platform even better. Thanks for being part of the AuctionMethod family – we're honored to support your business and look forward to many more successful auctions together! -
Would you Recommend to Others?1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sunlight Chair Auction Success
Date: Sep 09 2025SummaryThis was probably the best platform to use for a one-off auction with over $300k worth of inventory. Daniel and his team were extremely nice and helpful, and the platform was overall easy to use and quite intuitive. Other than some issues with the Simulcast AV, I would recommend this platform to anyone looking to auction off products!
Positive-Easy to use platform
-Fast and helpful support team
-Easy reports for invoicing, products, and users
-Simple payment integration with StripeNegative-Uploading individual product images takes a long time
Read More...
-Simulcast audio didn't work and came with bugs during testing
-CC processing didn't go through sometimesOfficial AuctionMethod ResponseDate: Sep 12 2025
Hi Nate, Thanks for the detailed review and for giving us a 10/10 recommendation! We're glad the platform worked well for your chairlift auction and that Daniel and the team were able to help you through the process. You're absolutely right about some of those pain points - our platform is really designed for ongoing auction businesses rather than one-time events, so things like bulk image uploads and simulcast features work much better when you're running regular auctions. We appreciate you pointing that out since it helps other one-time users set expectations. Thanks again for the great feedback and for choosing AuctionMethod! -
Would you Recommend to Others?1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4,500 Item Auctions Weekly - Wow!
Date: Aug 11 2025SummaryThe price and excellent service at AuctionMethod is what keeps us raving about the product. We've been using the software for going on 6 years now and look forward to continuing with the product!
PositiveWe have been in business since 2012. In 2018 we began experience growing pains and our website auction software was unable to handle the amount of traffic and items we had on a weekly basis. I'm very slow for change but after our site kept crashing and we had to restart auctions I decided to reach out and find out what AuctionMethod was all about. Daniel and his team walked us thru the change of the platform. We haven't experienced any crashes of the website nor slowness on the bidding end. It was an adjustment for our staff and customers to get used to at first but I am very very thankful we did the switch. Our site was able to look the same with way more features and accessibility. We love it! Bidding is more fun than having to refresh a page constantly. We have a lot of volume of items weekly so we've pushed the software as hard as we can.
NegativeWe've tweaked a lot of things with the software and the team has been very helpful. There have been rare occasions where we have declined an upgrade because of a cost. Everything is developed by the team at AuctionMethod and sometimes it's time consuming so I understand their business model.
Read More...Official AuctionMethod ResponseDate: Aug 27 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Kyle! It's incredibly rewarding to hear how AuctionMethod has transformed your business operations and helped you handle such a multitude of weekly sales without the crashes and slowdowns you experienced before. We're thrilled that our team could guide you through the transition smoothly, and that you're loving the enhanced features and accessibility. Your feedback about our pricing and support means a lot to us as well. Here's to many more successful years together - congratulations on your continued growth since 2012! -
Would you Recommend to Others?1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Reliable Auction Software
Updated: Jul 21 2025SummaryAuctionMethod is a solid choice. Once you get the hang of it, it handles pretty much every part of running an online auction. Great if you want control and don’t mind a bit of a learning curve up front. Definitely worth it if you're running auctions regularly.
PositiveHandles everything from creating auction listings to email reminders to invoicing in one system. We use the mobile cataloging tools all the time and it makes the whole process way smoother.
NegativeTakes some time to learn the back end. Would be nice to have a few more marketing tools built in.
Read More...Official AuctionMethod ResponseDate: Jul 21 2025
Hi Jotham, Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We're really glad to hear that AuctionMethod has been making the auction process smoother for you and your team, especially with daily use and mobile cataloging. It means a lot coming from someone who's been using the platform for several years. You're absolutely right about the back end taking a little time to get used to. We're working on some updates that aim to simplify things without taking away the control and flexibility power users like you appreciate. Also, your feedback on marketing tools is noted – that’s something we’ve been hearing more often, and we’re exploring ways to strengthen those capabilities without bloating the system. Thanks again for your support and for trusting us with your auctions. If there’s ever anything you need, don’t hesitate to reach out. — The AuctionMethod Team -
Would you Recommend to Others?1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Auction Method is a Game Changer!!
Date: Aug 04 2025Summary100% Recommend. If you are looking for an easy to use platform for both the operator as well as the users this is your go to.
hard to beat the pricing for the options you get.
get a hold of Daniel he will get you rolling.PositiveSuper easy platform to run and use. I had no tech experience and was on to it very quickly.
Support from AuctionMethod is also outstanding.
Prompt and courteous.NegativeI haven't found anything yet. They have been fantastic on both of my auction platforms.
Read More...Official AuctionMethod ResponseDate: Aug 05 2025
Thank you for the kind words, Kenny! There are many auction software platforms to choose from and we are so glad that you chose us! Glad it's working out well. :) -
Would you Recommend to Others?1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Seamless, Reliable, and Easy to Use
Date: Sep 11 2025SummaryI couldn’t be happier with this auction software. It makes setting up and running auctions simple, fast, and stress-free. My buyers love how smooth the bidding process is, and I love the time I save with the built-in automation. It’s honestly made auctions at the charity run better, and I have recommended Auction Method to all of my fellow local liquidators.
Positive-I have yet to experience a bug.
-Mobile Friendly
-Weekly Support synergy meetings
-User friendly interface
-HUGE time saver
-Paperless fulfillmentNegativeNo cons as of now! Huge improvement over my last auction software provider.
Read More...Official AuctionMethod ResponseUpdated: Sep 15 2025
Thanks so much for the amazing review, Chase! It's fantastic to hear that our auction software has made such a positive impact on your charity auctions and that your buyers love the smooth bidding process. We really appreciate you recommending us to other liquidators - that means the world to us! 🙏
- Previous
- You're on page 1
- Next