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Flow Auctions offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Our comprehensive platform provides all the tools you need to manage and grow your auction business.
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Starter
Billed monthly
Perfect for small auction houses just getting started
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Billed monthly
For growing auction houses with regular auctions
Start free trialProfessional
Billed monthly
For established auction houses with high volume needs
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Tailored to your needs
Custom solutions for large-scale auction operations
Contact salesSimple transaction fee
No per-lot fees. No per-auction fees. Just 5% on successful sales.
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How our pricing compares to competitors
See how Flow Auctions' transparent pricing stacks up against traditional auction platforms
| Fee Type | Flow Auctions | Auction Mobility | BidSquare | eBay | HiBid | iCollector | Invaluable | LiveAuctioneers | Proxibid | Vendidit | Whatnot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listing Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0-250 Listings Fee / $0.35 after. Up to $300 | $100-$200 per listing for opening bids. Focus is auctions starting at $1 | $0 | $20 per listing | $0 | $1.50 per listing based on partnership level | $0 | $0 |
| Seller Fee | 5% + payment processing | 5% | Not publicly displayed | 12.9-15%+ $0.30 - $0.40 | 4% | 5% | 1%-5% based on ticket item value. $0-$4,999 - 5%, $5,000-$9,999 - 4%, $10,000 - $14,999 - 3%, $15,000 - $19,999 - 2%, $20,000+ - 1%. | 1%-5% based on ticket item value. $0-$4,999 - 5%, $5,000-$9,999 - 4%, $10,000 - $14,999 - 3%, $15,000 - $19,999 - 2%, $20,000+ - 1%. | 10% | 10%+ | 8% |
| Payment Processing Fee | 3.5%, paid by buyer | 2.9% + $0.30 per transactions | 3.5%-4.5% marked up from stripe | Included in final value | 3%-4% | 4%-5% | 4%-6% | "Live payments" 4%-4.5% + $0.25 Per Transaction for CC & 1%+ $0.50 Per Transaction for ACH | 3.5%-4% | 2.9%+ $0.30 Per Transaction | 2.9% +$0.3 per Transaction |
| Listing Enhancements | Included | Feature not available | Not publicly displayed but they do offer | $0.10-$12 per listing based on upgrades | Not publicly displayed but they do offer | Not publicly displayed but they do offer | In Promoted Listings | Feature not available | Not publicly displayed but they do offer | Feature not available | Feature not available |
| Promoted Listings | Included | Not publicly displayed but they do offer | Not publicly displayed but they do offer | $0.10-$6 Per listing | Not publicly displayed but they do offer | Not publicly displayed but they do offer | $25-$500+ per listing | 3 featured items per auction = $350 & 20 featured items per auction = $1,300 | Not publicly displayed but they do offer | Feature not available | Feature not available |
| Per Auction | $0 | N/A | Not publicly listed | $0 | $25-$195 Based on auction type | $1500 Per auction | $0 | Live auction = $500-$750 based on tiers | $300 - 30% based on full auction services | $0 | Feature not available |
| Per Bid | $0 | $0 | Not publicly listed | $0 | $0.25 Per Bid | Not Publicly Listed | $0 | $0 | Not Publicly Listed | $0 | $0 |
| SaaS Fee | $159-$799/month | See below in additional | Starts at - $550 | $0 | $85 - $1,000 based on which aspect of the platfrom is utilized. Also charge by additional work stations | Not Publicly Listed | Two plans - Gold & Silver. Pricing not made available | $0 | Not Publicly Listed | $500+ | $0 |
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Transparent auction fees
Simple 5% transaction fee with no hidden costs. No per-lot or per-auction fees to worry about.
Pricing details
Quick setup
Get your auction business up and running with all modules integrated in as little as 48 hours.
Documentation
Complete CRM system
Track customer engagement with custom tags, notes, and 360° buyer visibility across all touchpoints.
CRM features
Powerful billing engine
Automated payouts, escrow management, and customizable fee structures for all your auction needs.
Billing features