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ReadySetAuction
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
What it is
ReadySetAuction is cloud-based software for nonprofits managing silent, live, mobile, and online fundraising auctions. It organizes donors, donations, guests, seating, meal choices, auction packages, check-in, checkout, and receipts. Organizers can create print-ready catalogs, bid sheets, and display sheets, then export materials to Microsoft Word for layout changes. Bidders can use a browser on a phone, tablet, or computer, without downloading an app. Included online features vary by plan: ESSENTIALS is $1,099 per year and does not list mobile or online bidding; Select is $1,499 per year and includes a hosted auction website, online ticket and sponsorship sales, and self-checkout; COMPLETE is $1,999 per year and includes online and mobile bidding. Plans cover nonconcurrent unlimited events for one year, and a limited 15-day free trial is available. ReadySetAuction integrates with DonorPerfect and provides a report for importing auction data. Card processing requires a compatible merchant account; bidders can also use PayPal for self-checkout. All plans include support, with telephone availability Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
For and against
For
- Manages donors, guests, packages, check-in, and receipts.
- Creates print-ready catalogs and bid sheets.
- Bidders can participate in a browser without an app.
- Offers a limited 15-day free trial.
Against
- No free plan is listed.
- ESSENTIALS does not list mobile or online bidding.
- Card processing requires a compatible merchant account.
- Additional training and event-night support are paid.
The verdict
ReadySetAuction covers auction administration and event materials, with bidding features dependent on the selected plan. Its trial gives organizations a limited period to evaluate the software before purchase.
Who it suits
It suits nonprofit organizations running fundraising auctions that need tools for event operations and bidder checkout. Organizations should compare plans to confirm which bidding and sales features they need.
Plans and prices
Essentials
Auction preparation · cashiering · event wrap-up/data continuity · support and training
Read 15 Oct 2026 · readysetauction.com
Select
Essentials features · self-checkout · hosted auction website · online ticket and sponsorship sales
Read 15 Oct 2026 · readysetauction.com
Complete
Select features · online and mobile bidding · 90-day electronic bidding window · 45-day pre-event and post-event catalog access
Read 15 Oct 2026 · readysetauction.com
On the record
- Acquisition news
- SofterWare announced its purchase of ReadySetAuction on October 6, 2016, reporting that RSA had managed more than $300 million in auctions for over 3,000 nonprofits since 2003.prweb.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- API and SDKs
- The documented DonorPerfect transfer uses an API key, but no public ReadySetAuction developer API, SDK or API reference was found.readysetauction.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Auction operations
- The software manages donors, donations, guests, seating, meal choices, auction packages, check-in, checkout, and receipts.readysetauction.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Bidding
- Bidders can use web browsers on phones, tablets, and computers for mobile or online bidding; the maker says no app download is needed.readysetauction.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Bidding modes
- The system supports standard electronic bidding, proxy or robot-assisted bidding, win-it-now purchases, pre-bidding and traditional paper bidding.helpdesk.readysetauction.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Cashiering
- Staff can capture cards at check-in, record winning bids and pledges, issue consolidated invoices, accept cash, checks or cards, and email receipts.readysetauction.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company founded
- SofterWare reports that it was founded in 1981.softerware.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters and size
- LinkedIn lists SofterWare headquarters in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania and company size of 201-500 employees.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- The terms identify SofterWare, Inc. as doing business as ReadySetAuction.readysetauction.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company ownership
- ReadySetAuction is a division of SofterWare, Inc., which acquired the auction software in 2016.readysetauction.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Data continuity
- Donors and bidder information can roll into the next event for solicitation emails and letters.readysetauction.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The help center lists 151 knowledge-base articles, videos, setup guides, transfer guides and feedback forums.helpdesk.readysetauction.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Donation tracking
- It tracks auction items, services, in-kind gifts, consignment, sponsorships and cash contributions.readysetauction.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Event website
- Select and Complete customers receive a hosted, responsive event website with customizable banner, welcome message, colors and sponsor logos.readysetauction.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Guest management
- The system records RSVPs, assigns tables, tracks meal selections and manages guest parties and sponsor guests.readysetauction.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Import and export
- CSV imports are supported for patrons, donations and packages, with validation and exception files for failed records.helpdesk.readysetauction.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Official documentation describes integrations with DonorPerfect and PayPal, plus SafeSave merchant processing.helpdesk.readysetauction.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- License
- ReadySetAuction is proprietary software; the terms prohibit copying, reverse engineering, modification and derivative works.readysetauction.com · read 15 Oct 2026
