SilentBid vs 32auctions
A 32auctions alternative with no ads and a fraction of the upgrade price
32auctions is a long-running, genuinely useful platform. If its house ads or its upgrade pricing are what's giving you pause, here's an honest look at how SilentBid compares.
- Free up to 15 items
- No credit card
- No fees on what you raise
Side by side
SilentBid and 32auctions at a glance
| SilentBid | 32auctions | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Up to 15 items, up to 5 photos each | Up to 20 items, 1 photo each |
| Ads on your auction page (free plan) | None | House ads |
| Cost to go bigger | $29 CAD (50 items) or $79 CAD (150 items), once per event | "Most Popular" package about US$170 per event |
| Fees on money raised | None — we never process payments | None if you collect yourself; 2.9% + US$0.40 per payment with their online payment upgrade |
| Online card payments | No — winners pay you directly | Yes, as a paid upgrade |
| Bidders need an app or account | No | No |
| Outbid alerts | Email, free | Email free; text alerts in paid package |
| Live activity feed & big-screen total | Feed on every plan; big screen on Pro | Real-time insights for organizers |
Competitor details from each company's public website, checked September 2026. Prices and features change — please check their sites for the latest. Sources: 32auctions — free silent auction platform.
Why organizers switch
Where SilentBid shines
No ads, ever
Your bidders see your auction — not somebody else's ads. That's true on the free plan too.
Upgrades cost less than a gift basket
$29 CAD covers up to 50 items and $79 CAD covers 150 — once, for that event. No packages to decode.
A room that feels alive
A live feed of bids on every auction, and on Pro a big-screen total that ends in a confetti celebration of what you raised.
Made in Canada, priced in CAD
Built in Toronto for a school council, with prices in Canadian dollars and no exchange-rate surprises.
Being fair
When 32auctions might be the better fit
- You want winners to pay by card through the auction platform itself.
- You rely on proxy (maximum) bidding or Buy Now prices.
- You need 16–20 items and want to stay on a free plan.
For everyone else — especially schools, teams, and community groups who already collect money their own way — SilentBid is simpler and costs less.
FAQ
SilentBid vs 32auctions: questions
Is SilentBid free like 32auctions?
Yes. Auctions with up to 15 items are free on SilentBid, with no credit card and no ads on your auction page.
How much cheaper is SilentBid to upgrade?
SilentBid's paid plans are a one-time $29 CAD (up to 50 items) or $79 CAD (up to 150 items) per event. 32auctions lists its Most Popular upgrade package at about US$170 per event (as checked in September 2026).
Can I move my auction from 32auctions to SilentBid?
There's no automatic import, but most organizers can add their items in a few minutes — each item needs a name, a photo or two, a starting bid, and an increment.
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Setup takes about ten minutes. Your first auction is free — no credit card, no catch.
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