Auction software since 2006

Online Auction Software.
Your Auctions,
Your Brand.

PHP Pro Bid helps businesses run auctions from their own branded website. Manage timed auctions, cataloged auction events, and marketplace sales from one platform. Choose Cloud, Managed VPS, or a self-hosted License. PHP Pro Bid takes 0% of your auction sales.

Compare Plans & Pricing View Live Demo Cloud from £63/month. Managed VPS from £159/month. License £399 once.
Zero transaction fees on all plans
Three auction formats, one platform
Since 2006Building & maintaining auction software
★★★★★
5.0 on Capterra
3 Auction FormatsTimed, events, and marketplace
8+ LanguagesIncluded with every plan
Online Auction Platform

One Platform for
Three Ways to Sell.

Run timed bidding, cataloged auction events, or a marketplace with fixed-price sales. Use one admin panel and one buyer database.

See the workflow

Build and Publish
a Complete Auction Event.

Create the event, add or import the lots, choose the closing schedule, and publish the catalog. PHP Pro Bid handles proxy bidding, soft-close extensions, staggered closings, and buyer invoices.

The same workflow supports estate sales, liquidations, and charity auctions. PHP Pro Bid charges no per-event fee.

Watch the setup process, then explore the complete Auction Events workflow or try it in the demo.

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Three ways to start

Choose Who Manages
the Technology.

Every plan includes the same auction formats and platform features. What changes is where it runs, who manages it, and how you pay.

Best for growth

Managed VPS

Private server resources, your own domain, source code access*, managed updates, backups, and priority support.

Best for a growing auction operation that wants more control without server work.

See Managed VPS pricing from £159/month →
Self-hosted

Software License

Pay once, run PHP Pro Bid on compatible hosting, and keep the source code*. Standard support and all v10.x updates are included.

Best for technical teams, developers, and buyers who already manage hosting. Learn about self-hosting.

See License pricing at £399 once →

*The platform ships with the full PHP source; a small number of licensing/security files are encoded with ionCube.

Compare the real cost before choosing.
Model subscriptions, per-sale fees, hosting, and payment processing over one, three, or five years.

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No percentage taken by PHP Pro Bid

PHP Pro Bid Takes
0% of Your Auction Sales.

Some auction platforms charge a percentage of each sale. PHP Pro Bid does not. If a platform charged 3%, £100,000 in annual auction sales would mean £3,000 in platform transaction fees.

£3,000
Illustrative 3% platform fee
on £100,000 in auction sales
£0
PHP Pro Bid platform fee
on every plan

Payment providers such as Stripe and PayPal may still charge their own processing fees. Compare total costs →

Core platform tools

Manage the Whole Auction
From One Admin Panel.

Manage lots, bidders, bidding rules, invoices, payments, and your branded website in one place.

Explore All Features
PHP Pro Bid auction listing page showing T-206 Honus Wagner card with bid form, countdown timer, and shipping options
Proxy BiddingYour buyers bid around the clock

Bidders set a maximum, and the system places every increment for them, up to that limit.

Auction EventsCataloged events with staggered lot closings

Lots close in sequence, minutes apart, while bidding stays online.

PHP Pro Bid admin dashboard showing running auctions, revenue summary, and active bidder count
BrandingYour domain, logo, colors, and theme

Optional Unbranding removes PHP Pro Bid attribution when you want your brand only.

PHP Pro Bid admin sales page showing buyer invoices with line items, totals, and payment status
Automatic InvoicingSend winner invoices when a sale closes

Combine every lot a buyer wins into one clear invoice and payment flow.

PHP Pro Bid admin listings browse page showing lot list with filters and bulk actions
Bulk CSV ListerAdd large catalogs faster

Import lots in bulk instead of creating every listing by hand.

PHP Pro Bid mobile view of auction listing showing responsive layout with bid form and countdown timer
Mobile-Responsive BiddingBid from any modern mobile browser

No app download is required for buyers.

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Verified customer reviews

Rated 5.0
on Capterra.

★★★★★

"I've been using PHP Pro Bid for at least a decade. I was looking to create an auction site to host a charity auction for the Starship Foundation. PHP Pro Bid is PERFECT for the job. When I wanted some custom work done, the service was outstanding."

Mary D. B. Author, Non-Profit Organization Management
★★★★★

"My interactions with the tech support team leaves me in no doubt that the team at PHP Pro Bid are the only people that truly understand and know everything about the software. My confidence in them is 110%."

Fred A. Site Administrator, Computer Software
★★★★★

"Powerful and highly configurable software. Includes a lot of useful features and you can disable those that do not interest you. The support is very responsive, competent and very kind."

Tony B. CEO, Consumer Goods

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Starting from zero

Starting an Auction Business?
Begin With Four Decisions.

Cloud and Managed VPS let you launch without managing a server. Before choosing software, decide what you will sell, how each sale will run, and how buyers will pay.

1
What you will sell

Define the inventory, niche, or sellers your auction business will serve.

2
How the sale will run

Choose timed listings, cataloged auction events, marketplace selling, or a combination.

3
How you want to host it

Start in the Cloud, grow on a Managed VPS, or run the License on compatible hosting.

4
Payments and buyers

Connect a supported payment provider, then plan how you will attract your first bidders.

Build Your Auction Website Read the auction-business startup guide →
PHP Pro Bid seller dashboard showing a published auction event with all six catalog lots

A complete six-lot auction event in the seller dashboard: add or bulk-add lots, edit the event, publish the catalog, and monitor its status from one place.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything buyers ask before they sign up.

What can I run with PHP Pro Bid?
You can run timed online auctions, cataloged auction events with staggered lot closings, and a marketplace or webstore with fixed-price sales. All three formats use the same admin panel and are included with every plan.
Which plan should I start with?
Choose Cloud for the quickest start, from £63/month billed yearly. Choose Managed VPS for private server resources, source access, and priority support. Choose the £399 one-time License if you are comfortable self-hosting or have technical help. Compare all three plans.
Do I need technical experience?
Not for Cloud or Managed VPS. We handle the server, setup, updates, and maintenance. The self-hosted License needs compatible hosting and installation, but standard support is included. You can also add Standard Hosting and installation service.
Can I use my own domain and branding?
Yes. Every plan can use your own domain, logo, colors, and theme. Cloud does not include source code. Managed VPS and License include the PHP source code, with a small number of licensing and security files encoded with ionCube. Optional Unbranding removes PHP Pro Bid attribution.
Does PHP Pro Bid charge transaction fees?
No. PHP Pro Bid takes 0% of your auction sales and charges no per-event fee on any plan. Stripe, PayPal, or another payment provider may still charge its own payment-processing fees.
How quickly can I launch?
Cloud can be ready in minutes. Managed VPS setup is handled by our team. A License download is available immediately, but launch time depends on your hosting and whether you install it yourself or use our installation service.
Is there a live demo?
Yes. The full working demo requires no sign-up. You can explore the buyer, seller, and admin areas. Open the demo guide for login details and a suggested walkthrough.

Ready to Choose
Your Auction Platform?

Start quickly with Cloud, choose Managed VPS for growth, or self-host with a one-time License.

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