Silent Auction Pro — Event Planning

What is Silent Auction Pro?

Silent Auction Pro is a live and online auction event management software designed for fundraising organizations. Since 2007, it has helped over 3,500 organizations raise over $163 million for their causes. It simplifies the entire auction process—from traditional paper bidding to mobile bidding—while also managing other event aspects like ticketing, seating, donations, and communications.

What problem does it solve?

Running a fundraising auction is complex: managing bids, tracking donations, coordinating volunteers, and ensuring a smooth checkout. Silent Auction Pro streamlines these tasks so your team can focus on the mission, not the logistics. It increases participation by allowing online bidding, reduces checkout errors with accurate tracking, and keeps supporters engaged with built-in marketing tools.

Who is it for?

Silent Auction Pro is ideal for nonprofits, schools, churches, and community organizations that host fundraising galas, dinner dances, or virtual events. It is NOT suited for commercial auction houses selling goods to the general public. It works whether your event is fully in-person, virtual, or hybrid, and is accessible from any phone or computer.

Use cases

• A church's annual dinner dance & auction raised over $40,000 using Silent Auction Pro.
• A Presbyterian church nearly tripled its fundraising goal, raising over $13,500 for its mission.
• Event organizers use it for paddle raises and text-to-give campaigns to collect one-time or recurring donations.

• Mobile & paper bidding — Let attendees bid from their phones or use traditional paper sheets at in-person events.
• Event management — Manage your entire event, including ticketing, seating, and donation tracking, all in one place.
• Customizable landing page & tickets — Create different ticket types and a landing page that matches your event's brand.
• Marketing & communications — Build your donor database and send customizable emails and texts directly from the software.
• Text-to-give & online giving — Accept one-time or recurring donations easily, even via text.
• Paddle raise — Engage attendees in real-time to donate during in-person, virtual, or hybrid events.
• Team-friendly access — Any group member can access the system from their phone or computer, boosting team productivity.

Silent Auction Pro pricing: Contact for pricing (free trial available). Billing model: Free.

For comparison: the median starting price in Event Planning is $47.50/month, measured across 14 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →

Free Trial

Start with a free account to explore the software before committing. No credit card required.

Custom Pricing

Silent Auction Pro offers custom plans based on your event's needs. Contact their team or request a demo to get a quote tailored to your organization. All plans include free support (even after hours during your event) and a free event coach.

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