AuctioneerTool is an open-source Internet-based clerking software and bidding system for auctioneers. It handles all aspects of traditional events from catalog management, clerking, cashiering and reporting to events with Internet bidding.

Based on common, open source web technologies PHP and MySQL, the client installs on any server with access to a database. The platform currently supports pre-auction bidding and Internet only events, with support for real-time bidding coming soon.

All sensitive data is encrypted and stored on AuctioenerTech servers. The data is encrypted before it leaves the AuctioneerTool client so AuctioneerTech never has access to the client information, but the user can be sure that the data is stored on secure servers in a PCI-compliant manner. Because the client software is open source, anyone with a programming background can inspect the encryption mechanism to verify that it’s being encrypted properly.

The client is completely integrated into an auctioneer’s website with no logos or branding. The auction inventories are automatically uploaded to the NAA auction calendar using the NAA’s open AuctionXML format where it can be syndicated to other auction calendars.

AuctioneerTool is provided under the GPL and is free, open-source software. The installation scripts include detailed, though simple, installation instructions as well as a video to guide you through the installation process.

For support inquiries, send a direct email to aaron@auctioneertech.com or call Aaron at 620.886.1538.