Hybrid Online / Live Auction Software to Manage Simulcast Experiences

Create a Unified Experience for In-Person and Online Bidders

Deliver the energy of a live auction and the convenience of online bidding - all in one platform. Our simulcast tools give auctioneers the flexibility to sell how they want, where they want, with the control they need to keep things moving.

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Perfect Participation

Bidders can join in person or online from anywhere without friction, boosting turnout and engagement.
Real-Time Control

Manage bids, lots, and formats instantly, keeping your event organized and moving smoothly.
Streamlined Clerking

Efficiently process live and online bids through one console, minimizing errors and maximizing bid accuracy.
Flexible Selling

Enjoy total simulcast event adaptability. Our hybrid online and  live auction software lets you sell by group, choice, or on-the-fly.
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Your Auction, Your Way. Every Time.

Run hybrid events with confidence, not complexity.

Designed to help auctioneers scale operations and manage the demands of live and online bidding with the right tools and preparation. Our hybrid online and live auction software makes simulcast events easy with: 

  • Simultaneous bidding from in-house attendees, online viewers, phone, and social media
  • Real-time streaming audio and low-latency video
  • Clerking tools and easy bid processing
  • Flexible item grouping by choice or group
  • Supports multiple simultaneous auctions ("rings") with separate clerks and auctioneers
  • Invoicing and consignor statements are auto-generated post-sale
  • Transparent flat fees - no platform skim

Clerking Tools Built for Real-Time Selling

Take full control of how and what you sell, moment by moment.

AuctionMethod’s clerking console helps auctioneers adapt on the fly while keeping every bid accurate and organized. Manage sales confidently with fast, flexible tools that work across bidding channels.

  • Accept bids from the floor, online, phone, or social media

  • On-the-fly selling of uncatalogued items

  • Offer items as choice, group, or single lots

  • Bidder ID support: usernames (online) and paddles (in-person)

  • Real-time bid tracking and sales processing

  • Role separation focuses clerks solely on selling while admin handles invoicing and payments
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A Better Experience for Bidders

Give bidders the freedom to engage - wherever they are.

A seamless front-end experience keeps participants informed, involved, and ready to bid. AuctionMethod’s simulcast tools help you deliver a consistent experience that keeps people engaged and coming back.

  • Streamlined live and online bidding interface for real-time participation
  • Low-latency video and audio streaming 
  • Bid from mobile devices - no paddles required
  • Clear on-screen display of current bids and asking prices
  • Prebidding supported for early engagement
  • Responsive design across desktop, tablet, and smartphone
  • Stream hosted on your site; social streaming requires custom setup
  • Bidder-friendly presentation of bundled or flexible item formats

Real Auctions, Real Results

What our users achieve annually powered by our platform.
7
M+

Lots Listed

$
425
M+

Total Invoice Volume

508

Simulcast Auctions Held

1.2
M+

Bidders Engaged

2.1
M+

Consigned Lots

*Actual numbers from 2024-2025
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Frequently Asked Questions About Simulcast Events and Our Hybrid Online / Live Auction Software

Do you have questions about AuctionMethod’s simulcast features? Find the answers you’re looking for here.

Features Built for Today’s Auctions and Tomorrow’s Growth 

Purpose-built auction software from industry pros.
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Auction Management & Admin

Simplify setup and management with intuitive admin tools, role-based access, and centralized controls.
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User & Bidding Experience

Fast-loading pages, real-time updates, and an intuitive, mobile friendly bidding platform keep bidders engaged.
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Payments & Invoicing

Built-in invoicing and payment tools help sellers get paid quickly, accurately, and automatically.
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White-Labeled Website

Put your brand front and center with a fully white-labeled site and professional, consistent user experience.
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Mobile Solutions

Mobile access means flexibility for both customers and employees, so auctions can happen from anywhere. 
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Integrations

Eliminate double entry and save time by syncing your auction software with CRMs, email tools, and more.
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Data Security and Reliability

Rest easy with encrypted data, redundant hosting, and a platform built for uptime and reliability.
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Reporting and Analytics

Turn data into decisions. Track performance, monitor bidder activity, and export detailed reports in seconds.

Auctioneers Love AuctionMethod 

Winning words from our users. 
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“Utilizing this software platform has been a game-changer for my commercial real estate business by helping me to drive interest in my properties and compel potential buyers to act quickly. The platform's ease of use and AuctionMethod's customer support have made it the perfect choice for my business.”
David
Commercial Real Estate Broker
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“Feature-rich, user-friendly layout, scalable for different auction models. A bundle of features that are at the top end of the online auction software platforms.”
Ted M.
Owner/Auctioneer/Broker, Real Estate
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“The web-based auction software offered by AuctionMethod is remarkably robust, and their development team exhibits extensive knowledge in the field...If you're in the process of evaluating auction software options for your online auctions, in-person bidding, webcasts, and live simulcasts, I highly recommend reaching out to AuctionMethod.”
Jotham K.
Marketing Manager

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