Live (Automated) Auctions

Live auction software with a real auctioneer cadence

Run a true live sale online — without a human caller. BidWright's live engine presents each lot, calls "who'll open?", takes bids on a silence timer, then goes once, twice, sold. Built entirely in-house, with no plugins or licence fees.

✓ Automated auctioneer✓ Going once / twice / sold✓ Dynamic bid ladder

What is online live auction software?

Live auction software runs a real-time, lot-by-lot sale online. Most platforms still need a human auctioneer driving it. BidWright's live engine is different: it automates the auctioneer's cadence, so lots are presented, opened, bid up, and knocked down on their own — keeping the energy of a live sale without the staffing.

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No caller required

The engine runs the rhythm itself — present, open, bid, hammer — so you can hold live sales without a human auctioneer.

Silence timer

An 8-second silence timer drives the pace and resets on every bid — exactly like a real room going quiet.

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Dynamic bid ladder

Increments are calculated automatically from the current price, keeping the cadence natural at any level.

The live cadence, phase by phase

Each lot moves through the same rhythm a great auctioneer uses — automatically.

Phase 1

Presenting

The lot is introduced; bidding opens shortly.

Phase 2

Who'll open?

An open-call window invites the first bid; silence here closes the lot for no interest.

Phase 3

Active bidding

Bids fly; an 8-second silence timer resets with every new bid.

Phase 4

Going once

The timer runs down; a late bid pulls the lot back to active.

Phase 5

Going twice

Last call — one more chance before the hammer.

Phase 6

Sold

The lot is knocked down to the winner; an intermission cues the next.

When to use a live auction

Showpiece sales

High-value or specialist lots that deserve the drama of a live call.

Events & broadcasts

Run a scheduled live event your audience tunes into, lot after lot.

Fast catalogues

Move a full catalogue at pace, with automatic increments keeping it brisk.

Charity galas

The energy of "going once, going twice" lifts the room and the totals.

Regional events

Pair the live engine with scheduled community live auctions for recurring sales.

Lean teams

Hold live sales without hiring a caller for every event.

Built in-house — like all six BidWright engines

The live cadence is our own code — the phases, the silence timer, the bid ladder. No plugin could run this, and no third-party licence sits in the path. We can tune the timing and behaviour to your sale.

Live auction FAQ

What is online live auction software?
It runs a real-time, lot-by-lot live auction online. BidWright's engine automates the auctioneer's cadence, so lots are presented, opened, bid up, and knocked down without a human caller.
How does the automated auctioneer work?
Each lot runs through phases: presenting, then "who'll open?", then active bidding with an 8-second silence timer that resets on every bid, then going once, going twice, and sold. A dynamic bid ladder sets each increment automatically.
Do I need a human auctioneer?
No. The engine runs the cadence itself — though you can still present and engage the room if you want to.
How are bid increments decided?
A dynamic bid ladder calculates the next increment automatically based on the current price, keeping the pace natural.
What happens between lots?
An intermission phase signals the next lot is about to start, keeping the sale flowing lot to lot.
Is the live engine built in-house?
Yes — our own code, no third-party plugins, no per-module licence fees, and white-labellable or extendable.

Launch a live auction engine you own

Book a 30-minute demo and watch the automated auctioneer run a lot end to end — present, bid, hammer.

In-house. No plugins. No licence fees.