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Handbid vs NeonCRM

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Handbid

Nonprofits

Mobile-first auction and event fundraising platform

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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NeonCRM

Nonprofits

Cloud-based CRM for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Handbid the pricing page publishes no plan, no rate, no minimum and no per-event fee; it states there are no preset tiers and directs every visitor to a pricing consultation; NeonCRM neonCRM operates as Neon CRM under Neon One, whose own pricing page gates every figure rather than listing one
  • They diverge on capability: Handbid covers Mobile bidding, NeonCRM covers Donor management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Handbid and NeonCRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Handbid and NeonCRM differ
AttributeHandbidNeonCRM
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded20112008

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofits).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Handbid

  • Mobile bidding
  • Silent auctions
  • Live auctions
  • Fund-a-need
  • Ticketing
  • Salesforce
  • Mailchimp
  • IOS support

Only in NeonCRM

  • Donor management
  • Event management
  • Volunteer tracking
  • Email campaigns
  • Reporting
  • Zapier
  • Google Analytics
  • Mobile-responsive support

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Handbid

  • Mobile bidding for charity and fundraising auctionsnot NeonCRM
  • Event ticketing, registration and check-in with tap to paynot NeonCRM
  • White-labelled online auctions for schools, nonprofits and corporate eventsnot NeonCRM

NeonCRM

  • Business operationsnot Handbid
  • Productivitynot Handbid
  • Automationnot Handbid

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Handbid

  • The pricing page publishes no plan, no rate, no minimum and no per-event fee; it states there are no preset tiers and directs every visitor to a pricing consultation
  • There is no self-serve signup path; the only routes offered are Start Chatting, a consultation or a demo booking
  • Because packages are assembled per event, the cost of white-label auctions, text-to-give and support levels is not published

NeonCRM

  • NeonCRM operates as Neon CRM under Neon One, whose own pricing page gates every figure rather than listing one

Pricing, plan by plan

Handbid

On request
  • Starter$199/month
    • Basic auction features
    • Up to 50 items
  • Professional$499/month
    • Unlimited items
    • Live streaming
    • Fund-a-need
  • Enterprise$999/month
    • Multi-event license
    • White labeling
    • Priority support

NeonCRM

On request
  • Starter$50/month
    • Donor management
    • Event management
  • Professional$150/month
    • Volunteer tracking
    • Advanced analytics
    • Integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Handbid if

  • You need mobile bidding.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want silent auctions.
Handbid review

Choose NeonCRM if

  • You need donor management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want event management.
NeonCRM review

Questions people ask

Is Handbid or NeonCRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Handbid starts at On request and NeonCRM at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Handbid or NeonCRM?
Handbid starts at On request and NeonCRM at On request.
Does Handbid or NeonCRM run on more platforms?
Handbid runs on Web, IOS, Android. NeonCRM runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
What is Handbid best used for?
Handbid is most often used for mobile bidding for charity and fundraising auctions, event ticketing, registration and check-in with tap to pay, white-labelled online auctions for schools, nonprofits and corporate events. Of those, mobile bidding for charity and fundraising auctions and event ticketing, registration and check-in with tap to pay are not what NeonCRM is typically brought in for.
What can Handbid do that NeonCRM cannot?
Handbid covers Mobile bidding, Silent auctions, Live auctions, Fund-a-need. NeonCRM covers Donor management, Event management, Volunteer tracking, Email campaigns. Both handle Stripe, PayPal, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Handbid: How much does Handbid cost?

Handbid does not use standard pricing tiers. Instead, the company provides custom quotes based on your event needs, event volume, and support requirements. Handbid emphasizes no commission on funds raised.

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Handbid: Does Handbid take a commission on auction proceeds?

No. Handbid does not charge a percentage of funds raised. Platform fees are separate from payment processing.

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Handbid: What payment processing fees does Handbid charge?

Handbid's payment processing fees are: Visa/Mastercard/Discover 3.5% + $0.30 per transaction, American Express 3.95% + $0.30 per transaction, and ACH 1.5% flat with no per-transaction fee.

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Handbid: What is included in Handbid licenses?

All Handbid licenses include unlimited items, guests, and bidders; all auction formats (silent, live, paddle raise); ticketing and check-in; money handling and reporting; platform updates; and live phone support during events.

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