PLATFORM COMPARISON
Overview
When choosing between fundraising veterans ClickBid and Handbid, the biggest difference is how your donors access your auction. Handbid relies on an app-store download, whereas ClickBid operates directly in a mobile browser—meaning your donors are one click away from bidding. Both platforms offer robust features and competitive credit card rates, but ClickBid is designed to get your guests participating faster, without the hassle of an app.
DEDICATED SUPPORT
What does ClickBid do?
ClickBid started in 2002 as an in-person event fundraising platform. Using computer based bidding, charities were able to increase the frequency of bids, shorten lines at check-in and check-out and give donors an exciting and competitive experience. Over the years, ClickBid has expanded to provide online auctions, mobile bidding, ticket sales and live video.
The key to ClickBid is the simplicity of using a single tool for unlimited events throughout the year. Backing up your simplified experience is a dedicated support representative who follows your account all year. They will help you setup all your events and guide you through all the fundraising opportunities.
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What does Handbid do?
Handbid has been around since 2011 and has a lot of fundraising-specific features. Handbid reviews complement the platform’s comprehensive auction capabilities, which include gamification features like interactive puzzles. However, Handbid gatekeeps essential support for nonprofits behind higher-tier packages and has a small number of CRM integrations. In addition, their app provides an “event barrier” that can slow down participation at events and become a bottleneck at registration.
