Compare 32auctions и MaestroAuction

Benefits:

The features! They have awesome remote bidding features for buyers, and easy ways for the administrators to post auction items and see who has bid ... Read more

The features! They have awesome remote bidding features for buyers, and easy ways for the administrators to post auction items and see who has bid on the items.

Drawbacks:

The money they take, but that is understandable if they are a business. Plus, they help others raise more money. I would also like it if it was eas... Read more

The money they take, but that is understandable if they are a business. Plus, they help others raise more money. I would also like it if it was easier to take cards.

Summary:

Easy to use software that makes online silent auctions simple.

Benefits:

We love 32 Auctions! My nonprofit art organization has used 32 auctions three times over the last two years. It is an easy to use system that has d... Read more

We love 32 Auctions! My nonprofit art organization has used 32 auctions three times over the last two years. It is an easy to use system that has doubled our revenue from our auction fundraisers. The folks who come to our galas find it easy to use, and they LOVE it! It's been a game changer in our fundraising efforts.

Drawbacks:

Perhaps the least favorite thing about the software is the visual design of the pages. But I feel it's almost nitpicking because overall 32 Auction... Read more

Perhaps the least favorite thing about the software is the visual design of the pages. But I feel it's almost nitpicking because overall 32 Auctions is really wonderful, and it has performed very well for us!

Summary:

This software is really amazing and I can think of very little that requires improvement. Compared to other auction software, it is not only a real... Read more

This software is really amazing and I can think of very little that requires improvement. Compared to other auction software, it is not only a real bargain, but a wonderful interface. When you are working with the general public, you always worry about usability issues. 32Auctions has been easy for all of our gala attendees to use. And for that I say "KUDOS!"

Benefits:

Easy to set up. Looks good. Price was right.

Drawbacks:

We need to be able to easily match donors with the bidders of their items and this software does not allow you to do that. A difficult to manage wo... Read more

We need to be able to easily match donors with the bidders of their items and this software does not allow you to do that. A difficult to manage work-around is necessary.

Summary:

Good at first until we realized that donors are not easily input and tracked. email customer service worked well.

Benefits:

We needed a silent auction solution that would help us better promote this program. We tripled our earnings in 2019 because of how easy it was for ... Read more

We needed a silent auction solution that would help us better promote this program. We tripled our earnings in 2019 because of how easy it was for folks to log in, bid, and pay for their items! The premium features were affordably priced and well worth it.

Drawbacks:

None. We loved it. I will be loyal for life.

Summary:

Benefits:

Comprehensive program addressing all gift and guest data storage and reports. Banquet registration, seating assignments, meals. Bidding and invoici... Read more

Comprehensive program addressing all gift and guest data storage and reports. Banquet registration, seating assignments, meals. Bidding and invoicing. WebMaestro for online data entry from anywhere there is internet access, by staff and volunteers. TextToBid.

Drawbacks:

It isn't the software, it's remembering all its features and how to use them, when under pressure. For example, when someone at the auction says: "... Read more

It isn't the software, it's remembering all its features and how to use them, when under pressure. For example, when someone at the auction says: "What was the item number of the waffle iron," some people will scroll through the likeliest sections to find it, but in the Item Viewer there is a search option that is a shortcut. The more comprehensive a program is, the more the operators need to learn. It is worth it!

Summary:

As an auction consultant, I have assisted scores of charities in utilizing Maestro since 1995. Its many enhancements make it SO robust. The develop... Read more

As an auction consultant, I have assisted scores of charities in utilizing Maestro since 1995. Its many enhancements make it SO robust. The developers have listened to auction managers and added many features, countless reports, and easy self-generated data extractions for customized merging. Ease of use is correlated with use of webinars, online tutorials and experience. The more you know the easier it is! It is comprehensive, combining all aspects of gift and guest data management and integration. The WebMaestro feature allows access to the product from anywhere. It so easy for volunteers and staff to enter data at any time from home or office or literally any place that they have internet access. The money saved by engaging volunteers to perform what was once the task of overburdened and limited office staff, cannot be overestimated - not least by the staff! Not to mention that volunteers feel valued when given meaningful tasks that they can accomplish. Recent inquiries have received virtually immediate call-backs from technical support, much appreciated!

Benefits:

The software is so easy to use and once you get some training, you're able to set up your auction site. The support is top notch, the MaestroSoft ... Read more

The software is so easy to use and once you get some training, you're able to set up your auction site. The support is top notch, the MaestroSoft team really helped us before, during and after our auction.

Drawbacks:

None that I can think of! We used MaestroSoft's MaestroAuction Online and Text2Bid for our 2021 BVCS Auction & Take Home-Dinner and it was a huge s... Read more

None that I can think of! We used MaestroSoft's MaestroAuction Online and Text2Bid for our 2021 BVCS Auction & Take Home-Dinner and it was a huge success. We had more sponsors than last year, and we raised over $60,000 for our Impact Fund.

Summary:

The software helped us to manage our event, track all our donated items, bidders, and sponsors.

Benefits:

Once you have get the swing of the data entry portion and navigating your way around, it is really nice for keeping your auction running smoothly .... Read more

Once you have get the swing of the data entry portion and navigating your way around, it is really nice for keeping your auction running smoothly . I do love that I can import the data and people from the previous year's auction in the new year data. It saves a lot of time.

Drawbacks:

It is kind of clunky and sometime I find it has too many options. It is also pretty finicky about how you enter and search for things. I also wish ... Read more

It is kind of clunky and sometime I find it has too many options. It is also pretty finicky about how you enter and search for things. I also wish I had a little more training or that maestro offered training videos to help new user learn how to most efficiently use the program

Summary:

It helps us to manage our event, track all of the donated items, sponsorships, attendees and sale of items.

Benefits:

User friendly. Volunteers can easily assist with data entry.

Drawbacks:

Expansion packets are too expensive. Our budget does not allow us to try these benefits.

Summary:

We have used Maestro Pro for the past 10 years. The value is excellent for the price. In comparing this to other options, Maestro offered excelle... Read more

We have used Maestro Pro for the past 10 years. The value is excellent for the price. In comparing this to other options, Maestro offered excellent features for a reasonable price.