AuctionBase vs. CricAuction

Abhinath Jadhav · August 4, 2026

Both are purpose-built cricket player auction apps with live bidding and purse tracking. The differences that actually matter when picking one are the bidding format, streaming options, and how you pay.

Key Takeaways

  • AuctionBase supports multi-round bidding with price-reduction rounds for unsold players.
  • CricAuction has a built-in YouTube Live overlay for spectators; AuctionBase doesn't.
  • CricAuction charges per event; AuctionBase's plans are flat-rate and reusable.
  • AuctionBase's ₹999+ tiers add role-based access and an analytics dashboard.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Bidding format

CricAuction's published feature set covers live bidding with a customizable base price, bid increment, and player limits — no mention of multi-round or price-reduction formats. AuctionBase supports configurable multi-round bidding with price-reduction rounds, so a player who goes unsold in round one can be re-listed at a lower base price instead of staying out of the auction entirely.

Live streaming

CricAuction has a YouTube Live overlay built in, showing bids and updates over a YouTube stream for spectators. AuctionBase's live bidding is viewed directly in-app or on the web by team owners in real time — if a public YouTube-overlay broadcast is specifically what you need, CricAuction has that feature today and AuctionBase doesn't.

Pricing model

CricAuction runs six tiers from a free plan (3 teams) up to roughly ₹4,999 per single auction event (16 teams) — a per-event purchase. AuctionBase's tiers (Free, ₹999, ₹1,999) are flat per-plan rather than per-event, covering up to 20 teams and 500+ players on the top tier, reusable for every tournament you run on that plan.

Access control & analytics

AuctionBase's ₹999+ tiers include role-based access (organizer, cashier, and team-owner permissions kept separate) and an analytics dashboard — not listed on CricAuction's public feature page.

Competitor details above are based on publicly available information on CricAuction's website and may have changed — verify current pricing and features directly with them before deciding.

See the full feature list and AuctionBase plans for exact team and player limits per tier, or the how-to guide for round-structure and tie-break rules either platform needs you to set.

Frequently asked questions

Does AuctionBase support multi-round bidding with price reduction for unsold players?

Yes — AuctionBase supports configurable multi-round bidding with price-reduction rounds, so a player who goes unsold in round one can be re-listed at a lower base price instead of staying out of the auction entirely.

Does AuctionBase offer a YouTube Live overlay for streaming the auction?

No. AuctionBase's live bidding is viewed directly in-app or on the web by team owners in real time. CricAuction has a built-in YouTube Live overlay for spectators — if a public broadcast is specifically what you need, that's a real reason to consider it instead.