AuctionMethod
White-label auction software built by auctioneers, for auctioneers
About AuctionMethod
AuctionMethod is specialized auction software that gives auctioneers full control over their online auction business. Founded in 2011 by the West family of auctioneers, it provides a fully-hosted white-label platform supporting timed, simulcast, blind, catalog-only, and fixed-price auctions. With no per-auction fees, no per-item charges, and no commission costs, AuctionMethod serves estate liquidators, equipment dealers, nonprofits, real estate professionals, and more — processing over 7 million lots annually with 99.99% uptime.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- No per-auction, per-item, or commission fees — flat monthly pricing
- White-label platform keeps your brand front and center
- Built by auctioneers who understand the industry firsthand
- 99.99% platform uptime with AWS cloud infrastructure
- Excellent U.S.-based customer support with 95% renewal rate
- Mobile cataloging app with offline capability for on-site work
- Supports multiple auction formats including simulcast bidding
- Free trial with month-to-month flexibility and no long-term contracts
Cons
- Starting price of $100/month may be high for very small or occasional auctioneers
- Advanced customization beyond templates costs extra
- Limited published API documentation according to some users
- Growth Accelerator tier is a significant jump to $1,000/month
- No free tier available — only a free trial period
- Add-ons for features like simulcast and SMS carry additional monthly fees
Key Features
White-Label Auction Website
Fully branded auction platform on your own domain with customizable logos, colors, layout, and terms
Multiple Auction Formats
Run timed online, simulcast (live + online), blind, catalog-only, and fixed-price auctions from one platform
Mobile Cataloging App
Photograph and catalog lots on-site with offline capability using the Auctioneer Toolbox mobile app
Automated Invoicing & Payments
Auto-generate invoices, accept credit cards via Fiserv or Stripe, and support auto-pay for winning bidders
Bidder Management
One-time registration for multi-auction bidding, access control, whitelisting, and complete bid history
Consignor Management
Track consignor splits, generate payout reports, and manage multi-seller setups with separate gateways
Real-Time Bidding Engine
Quick-bid and proxy bidding with instant outbid notifications via email or SMS
Reporting & Analytics
Comprehensive reports for tax, payout, invoices, and receivables with Google Analytics integration
Pickup Scheduling
Built-in pickup coordination with digital signature collection and checkout management
API & Integrations
Connect with Mailchimp, Constant Contact, payment gateways, and custom workflows via API and webhooks
Pricing
- Unlimited auctions, users, items, photos, and videos
- Fully-hosted white-labeled website
- Auction management dashboard
- Auctioneer Toolbox mobile app
- Invoicing and payments
- Basic email support
- Chargeback mitigation with Fiserv
- Everything in Launch Builder
- Premium features and tools
- Advanced auction management
- Priority support options
- Enhanced integrations
- Consignor management tools
- Everything in Growth Accelerator
- Complex workflow customization
- Specialized configurations
- Dedicated support
- Custom integrations
- Enterprise-grade SLA
Best For
Estate & Liquidation Sales
Run timed online auctions for estate contents with mobile cataloging, automated invoicing, and pickup scheduling
Equipment & Industrial Auctions
Manage heavy equipment and industrial asset auctions with consignor splits, detailed lot descriptions, and payment processing
Simulcast Live Auctions
Combine in-person and online bidding in real-time for auctioneers who want to reach both local and remote buyers
Nonprofit Fundraising Auctions
Host branded charity auctions with bidder registration, timed bidding, and automated payment collection
Multi-Seller Marketplace
Operate a multi-consignor auction house with separate payment gateways, payout tracking, and seller reporting
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