| Features |
| Core Architecture & Philosophy |
AuctionMethod is a cloud-based, end-to-end auction platform built for auctioneers who run live, timed online, and hybrid events. It is designed to support core auction workflows including bidding, payments, and reporting, while using a subscription pricing model that is positioned as no commission on the hammer price aside from standard payment processing fees. |
Auction Mobility offers branded iOS and Android bidding apps and supports a web experience through WordPress website builds and Shopify powered eCommerce offerings. Because the website and storefront run on third-party platforms, the overall experience can be influenced by WordPress or Shopify theme, plugin, and platform updates. Depending on implementation, checkout and invoicing may be handled within the connected WordPress or Shopify environment. |
| Primary Goal |
AuctionMethod is designed to give auctioneers direct control over operations, including branding, pricing structure, and how third-party tools are configured. The platform emphasizes ownership of auction data and bidder experience, with flexible workflows for live, timed online, and hybrid events. |
Auction Mobility positions the bidder experience as a core focus through branded iOS and Android mobile and tablet apps. The platform promotes engagement features such as push notifications and mobile first design to encourage bidder participation during live and timed auctions. |
| Deployment Model |
AuctionMethod mobile-friendly design is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and accessed through a web browser, with a dedicated mobile app available for auction staff tasks such as cataloging and checkout as well as a dedicated client-facing bidder app. All are fully integrated and designed to provide a seamless experience, optimized for speed and control. |
Auction Mobility provides branded iOS and Android bidding apps and offers a web experience via a customized WordPress site. It also offers a Shopify powered eCommerce option. For timed sales, it promotes AM2LA, a workflow that publishes and synchronizes auctions between Auction Mobility and LiveAuctioneers. |
| Operational Resilience |
While dependent on internet connectivity for synchronization, AuctionMethod reported 99.99% platform uptime across 2024 and 2025, supported by AWS redundancy and failover architecture. A public status page provides real-time visibility into system availability and incident updates during rare service interruptions. |
Auction Mobility states it undergoes routine financial and IT security audits customary of a public company and cites greater than 99.99% uptime for its apps, though it does not publish the audit framework or a public uptime reporting page on its website.
Because Auction Mobility’s website options include WordPress and a Shopify powered eCommerce solution, site performance and maintenance can depend on the selected platform, theme, and plugins, in addition to Auction Mobility’s auction software. |
| Mobile Functionality |
AuctionMethod offers a proprietary Auctioneer Toolbox mobile app designed for auction staff, supporting tasks such as cataloging, photo capture, pickups, and on-site signatures. These tools help maintain consistent operational workflows across devices during live and hybrid auctions. A white label mobile application for iOS and Android is available for bidders. |
Auction Mobility’s primary mobile-first offering is a native iOS and Android application that allows bidders to participate in auctions directly from internet-connected smartphones and tablets. |
| Supported Auction Formats |
AuctionMethod supports multiple auction formats, including timed online auctions, simulcast and live events, fixed-price listings, buy-now options, and blind bidding configurations. It integrates with Aucteeno marketplace for additional auction visibility. |
Auction Mobility supports timed online auctions and live simulcast bidding. The platform also offers marketplace cross-listing to LiveAuctioneers through its AM2LA integration, which enables synchronized bidding between the Auction Mobility app or website and the LiveAuctioneers marketplace. |
| Branding and Customization |
AuctionMethod offers white-label configuration that allows auctioneers to present auctions using their own logo, color scheme, and navigation on a custom domain or subdomain. Auctions are hosted on the auctioneer’s site rather than within a public marketplace, supporting direct management of bidder relationships. |
Auction Mobility offers custom WordPress website design services that can be integrated with its auction software and branded mobile applications. |
| Integration Capabilities |
AuctionMethod is designed to integrate with existing business systems through APIs and webhooks. The platform supports connections with common payment, marketing, CRM, shipping, and analytics tools, allowing auctioneers to align auction operations with their broader technology stack.
AuctionMethod also offers development support for extending integrations as new requirements emerge, depending on customer needs and technical feasibility. |
Auction Mobility connects with LiveAuctioneers for cross-listing timed auctions through its AM2LA integration. The company also offers custom WordPress website design that relies on WordPress plugin functionality, along with eCommerce solutions powered by Shopify. |
| Pricing |
AuctionMethod uses a transparent subscription-based pricing model with no commission on auction sales. Pricing options range from entry-level plans to custom enterprise solutions. All plans include unlimited auctions, lots, users, and photos, meaning platform fees do not increase as auction volume grows. |
Auction Mobility uses a quote-based pricing model with package tiers called Lite, Core, and Custom. Pricing details are not publicly listed and are provided through direct consultation with the company’s sales team. |
| Data Ownership and Reliability |
AuctionMethod allows auctioneers to retain ownership of bidder, consignor, and auction data, with options to export data for backup or analysis. The platform uses cloud hosting with encryption and redundancy and provides a public status page for monitoring system availability. |
Auction Mobility states that auctioneers retain ownership of bidding history and related auction data generated through the platform. Public reliability metrics or a dedicated status page are not listed on its website. |
| Back-Office Tools |
AuctionMethod subscriptions include core back office tools for auction setup, lot entry (web, mobile, or CSV upload), bidder registration, invoicing, payments, consignor splits, and reporting with built-in analytics. |
Auction Mobility promotes an Auction Monitoring feature intended to support smooth online auction operations. Its knowledge base includes guidance on catalog uploads, clerking workflows, and website related configuration for WordPress based implementations. |
| Trial Offer |
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Auction Mobility does not publicly list a free trial offer. |
| Third party ratings and trust signals |
AuctionMethod is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Capterra (33 reviews) and 4.9 out of 5 on SourceForge (41 reviews). Reviewers frequently cite support and overall value. |
Auction Mobility is rated 4.5 out of 5 on Capterra (124 reviews). |
| Invoicing and Payments |
AuctionMethod includes automated invoicing, configurable payment options, sales tax calculations, and a pricing model that does not take a commission on auction revenue. Auctioneers can process payments through their own merchant accounts and customize invoices to align with their billing requirements. |
Invoices and checkout workflows may be handled in the environment where the transaction occurs, such as a WordPress based site, a Shopify powered storefront, or the LiveAuctioneers marketplace. Fees, payment processing, support workflows, and shipping requirements can vary by platform and implementation. |
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