AirAuctioneer

What AirAuctioneer does

AirAuctioneer is a self-serve online silent-auction Software-as-a-Service platform headquartered at 6/1 Chifley Square, Sydney, Australia, operated by AirAuctioneer Pty Ltd (ABN 13 630 621 215). The platform enables organisations and individuals to create, brand, and host auction pages on airauctioneer.com, with bidders registering via email, Google, or Facebook and placing bids on a smartphone-friendly interface. Core auction mechanics include proxy (maximum) bidding, automatic anti-snipe extension, multi-currency and multi-timezone bidding, a live bid monitor for in-room screens, and a distinctive Two-Phase Auction format that bridges an online auction into an offline live-event continuation.

The product is built on commodity cloud infrastructure: Pantheon Systems hosts the platform, AWS stores item images and bidder data, Stripe Connect processes card payments and settles funds directly to auctioneers, SendGrid handles transactional and marketing email, and Google Analytics plus New Relic provide observability. AirAuctioneer holds no patents or registered trademarks in the disclosed data and is GDPR-compliant with EU Standard Contractual Clauses and EU-US Privacy Shield references. No developer API, SDK, or mobile app is offered; all access is browser-based.

Monetization is built around an Item Credits system (one credit redeemed per item listed, sold in bundles), supplemented by an opt-in Unlimited Account subscription that grants unlimited credits for a fixed period. The platform charges 0% commission and no account fee; legacy accounts created before 5 January 2021 also paid a 1% application fee on transaction value. Customers span the verticals of schools, sporting and social clubs, businesses (surplus stock and employee deals), non-profits, and individuals running personal fundraisers, with no enterprise sales motion — adoption is product-led and entirely self-serve through the website.

Name

AirAuctioneer

Legal name

AirAuctioneer Pty Ltd

Website

https://airauctioneer.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AirAuctioneer operates a self-serve online silent-auction SaaS platform serving schools, clubs, non-profits, businesses, and individuals. The Sydney-based company monetises via per-item credits and an optional subscription upgrade, charging 0% commission and offering five free starter items.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Auction Software

akta.pro primary industry

Auction-based Generalist Marketplaces (CRAFAAAC)

Keywords

• Online auction platform
• Silent auction software
• Fundraising auction tools
• Charity auction system
• Event bidding platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Revenue model

1. Item Credits: Sellers purchase Item Credits (bundles) to list auction items. One Item Credit is redeemed per item listed. Credits can also be granted free of charge from time to time. Unused credits expire upon account cancellation or at their displayed expiry date. This is the primary revenue mechanism.
2. Unlimited Account upgrades: Select users are offered the ability to upgrade to an Unlimited Account for a fixed period at a fixed price, granting unlimited Item Credits for the subscription period.
3. Stripe payment processing fees: Sellers using Stripe to collect payments cover card processing fees (variable per Stripe's published rates). For user accounts created before 5 January 2021, AirAuctioneer also applies a 1% application fee on the transaction value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AirAuctioneer is a hosted SaaS platform that enables fundraisers, schools, clubs, businesses, non-profits, and individuals to create, manage, and host online silent auctions over the web. Sellers customise auction pages with logos and item images, bidders register via email or social login, and winning bidders pay via Stripe. The platform supports both simple online auctions and Two-Phase Auctions (online Phase One followed by offline Phase Two at a live event).

Product overview

AirAuctioneer is a single, unified online silent auction SaaS platform. The core product is the AirAuctioneer Platform itself, through which sellers create and host auctions for fundraising, surplus stock, employee deals, or charitable causes. Key add-on modules include Item Credits (a pay-per-listing credit system with an optional Unlimited Account), Proxy Bidding (automated maximum-bidding), the Buy Now Option (instant purchase), and Two-Phase Auction (online Phase One + offline Phase Two for live-event continuations). Two related sub-products — Charitable Auction and Donation Page — enable sellers to route proceeds directly to registered charities or not-for-profits, with payment settlement handled through the integrated Stripe payment gateway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AirAuctioneer Platform A hosted online silent auction SaaS platform enabling fundraisers and businesses to create, manage, and host auctions entirely over the web. Supports Simple Auctions and Two-Phase Auctions (online followed by offline live-event continuation). Sellers customise pages with logos, banners, and item images; bidders register via email, Google, or Facebook and place bids on a smartphone-friendly interface.
• Item Credits A credit-based listing system where sellers purchase or receive bundles of credits to redeem one credit per auction item listed. Credits may be purchased in bundles or granted free of charge, and an optional Unlimited Account upgrade grants unlimited item credits for a fixed period at a fixed price.
• Charitable Auction A specialised auction variant where sellers list donated items and direct the proceeds (Charity Proceeds) to a nominated charity or not-for-profit recipient registered with the appropriate regulatory body.
• Donation Page A standalone monetary donation facility allowing donors to contribute funds directly to a nominated recipient through the platform, with payments processed via Stripe.
• Example Auction A pre-built sample auction (Aegir Technologies 2026 Fundraising Auction) demonstrating the platform's features for demonstration and training purposes, with four live sample items and donation functionality.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stripe, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationStripe provides the payment gateway for AirAuctioneer, enabling sellers to collect payments from winning bidders. Stripe Connect allows auctioneers to receive funds directly. AirAuctioneer acts as the 'Connect Platform' under Stripe's terms. Sellers pay card processing fees (variable per Stripe's published rates), with a 1% application fee applied for accounts created before 5 January 2021.
• Google, Inc. (Google+ API / Firebase Auth)coreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle provides authentication services via the Google+ API, allowing users to register and log in using their Google account. This reduces registration friction and is part of the platform's social login strategy alongside Facebook.
• Facebook, Inc. (Facebook Login)coreTechnology or IntegrationFacebook provides social login authentication via Facebook Login, allowing users to register and log in using their Facebook account alongside Google authentication options.
• Pantheon Systems, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationPantheon is AirAuctioneer's cloud hosting service provider, acting as the data processor for personal data stored and processed on the platform. Their contract includes GDPR-compliant data processing clauses. Pantheon may engage additional partners for datacenter operations.
• Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS is used for image/data storage on the platform. Auction item images and bidder data are stored by AWS as part of AirAuctioneer's data storage infrastructure.
• SendGrid, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationSendGrid is AirAuctioneer's email delivery service provider. User email addresses may be stored by SendGrid for transactional and marketing email delivery purposes.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Handbid: Handbid provides mobile-first online auction and event software for nonprofits and schools. Both AirAuctioneer and Handbid target fundraising auctions with proxy bidding and live-event support, with Handbid emphasizing native iOS/Android apps and on-site event features.
• Auctria: Auctria is an online auction management platform serving charities, schools, and galas with silent, live, and online auction event tools. Both Auctria and AirAuctioneer compete for nonprofit and school event organizers with similar feature sets around bidder registration, item catalogs, and reporting.
• SchoolAuction.net: SchoolAuction.net provides auction and fundraising software specifically designed for K-12 schools and parent organizations. Both platforms serve school fundraising auctions, with SchoolAuction.net offering a more specialized school-focused product versus AirAuctioneer's broader vertical targeting.
• ClickBid: ClickBid is a direct competitor offering online silent auction tools for nonprofit fundraisers, with mobile bidding and live event modes. Both platforms target schools, charities, and clubs running annual fundraisers and compete on price, features, and ease of use.
• OneCause: OneCause is a broader nonprofit fundraising platform with strong silent and live auction capabilities, mobile bidding apps, and event management tools. It is comparable as a competing auction solution for the same nonprofit and school customer base, with a wider product portfolio.
• 32Auctions: 32Auctions is a long-standing direct competitor focused on nonprofit and school online silent auctions. Both platforms offer freemium entry, mobile-friendly bidder experiences, proxy bidding, and live-event extensions, serving the same fundraising auction customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Bonterra (Network for Good / GiveGab): Bonterra is a large, well-funded nonprofit software suite spanning fundraising, CRM, and grant management through products like Network for Good and GiveGab. As a broad incumbent, it competes indirectly with AirAuctioneer in nonprofit fundraising but offers a much wider portfolio of capabilities beyond auctions.

Emerging players

• Givebutter: Givebutter is a fast-growing, modern fundraising platform offering auctions, donations, events, and CRM in one product for nonprofits. It overlaps with AirAuctioneer in the online silent auction use case but extends well beyond it, representing an emerging multi-product competitor in the same nonprofit vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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