Host Your Own Online Silent Auction, Fast
Bid Beacon’s online auction platform works on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Start your first auction in 5 minutes or less!
Fundraising Just Got Easier!
Bid Beacon has integrated with CommuniBee Suite to give fundraisers more tools to succeed!
Increase auction participation
Move your fundraiser online
Import your guest list to send out the invitation, or use your custom link to invite guests through social media or your website
Bid on your favourite items from the comfort and security of your own mobile device
Reach more donors
Promote your sponsors by adding their logos & URL to your auction, shown as a linked banner
Create donation levels to encourage guests to add a monetary donation
Thank item donors with their name, logo & URL within the item setup
Raise more funds
Accept payment directly through the app using Stripe, Square, PayPal, or Stripe Connect.
Guests receive live notifications if they are outbid to encourage more bidding
Transparent pricing with no upfront cost or hidden fees
What our customers say
How it works
Start your auction
Start a Demo auction to try it out with your team, or go straight to the real thing! Add auction details, add your auction items, set up payment details, sponsors, and organizational details. If you get stuck, refer to our support pages or reach out to us.
Invite your guests
Import your guest list to the app, share on social media, or to your website and observe the action!
Get Paid
At the end of the auction, guests will be prompted to pay for their winnings. You can track payments, respond to guest messages, and facilitate distribution of items utilizing our easy-to-use admin dashboard.
A few of our clients
About Bid Beacon™
Bid Beacon™ was created when a local charity came to us unsatisfied with their traditional silent auction participation at events. They were looking for a modern silent auction app.
The team at Launch57 created Bid Beacon™ and has since helped thousands of fundraisers raise millions of dollars through our easy to use, self-managed program.
Bid Beacon™ is owned and managed by the team at Launch57, a mobile software development company located in Canada. We are very hands on with the solutions we create and can’t wait to help you raise more at your next fundraiser.
Looking for high-value auction item ideas to help attract more bids? We can help!
More from our users
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Very smooth and easy
turtle80819
Well organized fundraiser👍
Brian Scutt
great service and easy to use.
Chris Draaistra
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This was fun and very well-organized. Lots of work. Well done. Even... read more
Jo Riordan
Great fundraising experience.
Tanyia Rowan
We have been using it at Sari for several years and it’s easy to use
Arnie Lindquist
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Using Bid Beacon was easy and useful and took you right through the app with... read more
Melissa McSwain
Totally fun!
Terry Olsen
Everything worked very smoothly. Couldn't do it without you.
BC Grasslands
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Easy and clear instructions. Prompt updates on bids!
susan nicoll
We have used Bid Beacon for 2 online auctions now and love it. The team... read more
Kendra Wambold
Easy to bid and fair experience!
Dorin Dragan
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Great auction platform easy to use and very responsive with bid notifications.
Jason Brown
Love this very easy
Suresh Ramlal
Great Platform , easy to use app , great experience
Mauricio Leon
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The auction was really fun!! Awesome items to bid on! Very easy to bid and... read more
Kathy Parker
This was so much fun and easy .
Patricia Turner
Nice and easy and safe to use very recommendable. Thank you for making it easy.
Andre Lab
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Super user friendly. Quick bids were very handy. New bids refreshed automatically. Won both auctions... read more
Cindy Fleming (Cindy Fleming)
I used this system for the first time and it has been so smooth. ... read more
Sara Leger
Easy to use platform- great fundraising experience
C-L C.
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Easy to join. The updates were informative. The ability to browse was awesome. That... read more
Janis Parker
Super simple and easy to use and navigate!
Geoff spero
Great bidding process, easy way to pay. Loved the fact I was able to... read more
Adam Crump
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This was so easy. we could not attend in person however wished to... read more
Gail Hutchings
Bid Beacon was the easiest online auction service I have ever used. I was able... read more
Kalen Corrie
Very nice site and easy to navigate.
V Gunnlaugson
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Very easy to use
David L
What a great time bidding. Love that I could see items before hand. Also, loved... read more
Margaret
Most enjoyable, nail- biting on last seconds to see if a winner.
Tony Pouliot
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Latest resources
Faster Auction Setup With Bulk Item Import
Bid Beacon’s latest release helps auction admins import auction items, upload images more easily, and manage auction setup with less manual work.
How to Get Silent Auction Donations from Local Businesses: A Nonprofit Guide
Learn how to approach local businesses for silent auction donations, including who to target, what to say, and how Bid Beacon helps you give donors the recognition they deserve.
Silent Auction vs Live Auction: Which Format Raises More for Nonprofits?
Deciding between a silent auction and live auction for your nonprofit fundraiser? Compare costs, revenue potential, and donor reach to find the right format.
