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VenueFuze vs Handbid
Both run mobile-bidding auctions at galas. Handbid leans premium with concierge, done-for-you setup; VenueFuze bundles the auction with tickets, raffle, memberships, and check-in in one cart, with funds settling to your own processor and ~3% after.
Handbid is a premium auction platform for live, silent, hybrid, and sealed-bid events with mobile bidding and concierge service.
How they differ
| VenueFuze | Handbid | |
|---|---|---|
| Who holds the money | Money settles to your own Stripe, PayPal, or Square — you're paid directly, no platform wallet or payout hold. | You can connect your own payout account; Handbid states it doesn't take a percentage of funds raised (card-processing rates still apply). |
| Pricing model | Free to start. Attendees pay face value (no booking fee); VenueFuze bills ~3% of what you raise, after the event. | A quote-based annual license (events within the term are covered); no percentage of funds raised. |
| What's included | Tickets, silent auction, raffle/50-50, memberships, class registration, donations, and merch — one cart, one dashboard. | Auctions (live/silent/hybrid/sealed-bid), mobile bidding, ticketing, and text-to-give. |
| Event check-in | Offline-capable QR check-in from any phone; no hardware to rent. | Mobile bidding + check-in tooling; verify offline behavior. |
| Lock-in | No monthly SaaS contract; you bring and keep your own payment processor. | An annual term license — review the quote + term. |
Last reviewed October 2026. The Handbid column reflects our reading of its publicly-described model (not sourced feature-by-feature); the VenueFuze column is what we implement.Handbid is not affiliated with VenueFuze; product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Pricing and features change — confirm the current details on Handbid's own site.
When Handbid might fit better
If the auction IS the event — a large gala wanting premium design, concierge onboarding, and hands-off setup — Handbid is built for exactly that. VenueFuze fits when you want one platform for tickets + auction + raffle + memberships without a per-term license.
Already using Handbid? Switching is easy.
Bring your existing attendee or guest list with you — import a CSV export (names, emails, meals, dietary needs) straight into your event's guest list in minutes, ready to RSVP and seat. Keep your own payment processor, too.