About BidAll

Our Mission

BidAll is South Africa's online auction network. We bring every auctioneer and auction onto one map — so buyers can discover what's on across the country in seconds, and auctioneers can reach a nationwide pool of bidders. Whether you want a simple listing or a full online auction house, it starts here.

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Discover

A national map of auctioneers, colour-coded by what they sell. Search by category or town and see what's on this week.

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Trust

Verified auctioneers with ratings, followers, and direct contact — so buyers know who they're dealing with.

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Bid online

Four auction formats, real-time bidding, proxy bids, and live watchlists — modern auctions on any device.

Four Auction Formats

English (Traditional)

The classic auction format. Price starts low and bidders compete to push it higher. Highest bid wins when the timer runs out. Includes soft close protection and proxy bidding.

Dutch (Descending Price)

Price starts high and drops automatically over time. First buyer to act wins at the current price. Fast-paced and exciting with multiple drop strategies to build tension.

Sealed (Silent Bid / Tender)

All bids are secret until the auction ends. No one — not even the auctioneer — can see what others have bid. The auctioneer chooses whether the highest or lowest bid wins, and can attach a tender document (PDF) for lowest-bid tenders.

Live (Auctioneer-Paced)

The real auction-room experience online. Lots cycle through presenting, open bidding, going once, and going twice — complete with an opening chime, phase countdown, and subject-to-confirmation hammer.

Plans for auctioneers

Choose how you appear on the network — from a free listing to a full white-label auction site. Change plans any time.

Advertise

Free

A listing on the network and a pin on the national map. Point buyers to your own site.

Catalogue

R99/mo

A branded storefront and shareable digital catalogues of your stock. No online bidding.

Catalogue + Auction

R199/mo

Everything in Catalogue, plus full online auctions — English, Dutch, Sealed, and Live.

White-label

R399/mo

Your own branded auction site on your own domain, powered by the BidAll bidder network. R2500 once-off setup.

Paid plans add a 1% commission on lots that sell, capped at R2,500 per lot — that's the only usage fee.

Why Choose Us?

For Buyers

Discover auctioneers and auctions across South Africa on one national map
Search by category, province, or town — and see what's on this week
Four auction formats — English, Dutch, Sealed, and Live — each with a unique experience
Real-time bidding with live countdown timers and instant bid updates
Proxy bidding — set your maximum and let the system bid for you (English auctions)
Soft close protection — last-second bids extend the timer fairly (English auctions)
Live auction mode with phase countdowns, opening chime, and "you have the highest bid" banner
Sticky mobile bid bar and one-tap rebid — bid quickly without scrolling
Watchlist with live bidding — monitor and bid on saved lots from one page
Follow auctioneers you trust and get notified of their new auctions
In-app notification bell and rate auctioneers to help others find trusted sellers
Install as an app on your phone — no app store needed (PWA)
Direct contact with auctioneers via WhatsApp, phone, or website

For Auctioneers

A place on the national map from day one — buyers find you by category and location
Simple plans, from a free listing to a full white-label site — change any time
Four auction formats to suit any sale: English, Dutch, Sealed, and Live
Live auction control room — run a real-time sale with presenting, bidding, going once/twice, and confirm/reject hammer
Shareable digital catalogues for real-world auctions — no online bidding needed
Your own branded profile page with ratings, followers, bio, and contact details
White-label — run your public auction site on your own domain, logo, and colours
Send push notifications to your followers about upcoming auctions
WhatsApp Broadcast Builder and share buttons on auctions and lots
Automatic Facebook posting when auctions are published and go live
Subject to Confirmation — approve lots before the sale is final
Tender documents (PDF) per lot on lowest-bid sealed auctions
Staff management — invite team members with role-based permissions
Reserve prices and buyer's premium options per auction
Relist unsold lots — bulk relist into new auctions
Collections tracking — manage payments and follow up via WhatsApp
Built-in image optimisation — WebP conversion and auto-rotation
Detailed per-auction reports with live and post-auction data

Join the network

Whether you're buying or selling, BidAll is your gateway to South Africa's auctions.

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The technology behind BidAll

BidAll is powered by Bidwright — custom online auction software supporting English, Dutch, sealed-bid, and live auctions with real-time bidding. Want a platform like this for your own business?

Discover Bidwright auction software →