Auction Pro vs Basta
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 30, 2026 for Auction Pro, Oct 14, 2026 for Basta.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Auction Pro 4.9 from 18 reviews and Basta 5.0 from 2 reviews.
- Only Auction Pro lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month for Auction Pro and $29/month for Basta.
- Auction Pro lists 7 features Basta’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom pricing, Flash sales, Price alerts.
Head to head
Increase sales and attract more customers with auctions
Momentum
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Free
- · 3 auctions
- · Automatic auction fulfillment
- · Automatic, real-time, popcorn bidding
- · Customize auction appearance
- · Multiple currencies
- · Reliable customer support
Basic
- · 100 auctions
- · Automatic, real-time, popcorn bidding
- · Buy it now
- · Customize auction appearance
- · Multiple currencies
- · Priority customer support
Advanced
- · Advanced email features
- · All features from Basic plan
- · Priority customer support
- · Sell in multiple currencies
- · Unlimited auctions
Standard Plan
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureLooking to transform your e-commerce store into a vibrant shopping destination? Auction Pro offers an easy setup process, enabling you to launch a live auction on your store in minutes. In today's crowded e-commerce landscape, differentiation is key. Auction Pro empowers you to distinguish your store by offering customers an unparalleled shopping experience.
Basta lets you run real-time auctions directly in your store. Create timed or live auctions, customize bidding rules, and engage customers with live countdowns. Bidders are notified instantly when outbid, and payment is handled automatically at auction end. Setup is quick, and blends seamlessly into your store’s design. Ideal for limited releases, exclusive items, or driving engagement through competition.
- Real-time auctions that instantly allow customers to see bidding information
- Popcorn and automatic bidding, buy it now, API access, reverse auctions
- Prioritized customer support
- Customize auctions to match your brand
- Run timed or live auctions directly on your store.
- Real-time bid updates and outbid notifications.
- Automatic payment collection after auction ends.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Auction Pro |  Basta |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Auction Pro | Basta |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 18(ahead) | 2 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Auction Pro | Basta |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $15/month(ahead) | $29/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 31 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Auction Pro | Basta |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #63 | #113 |
| Shopify App Charts | #3 on Pricing moves in Pricing optimization | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jan 11, 2022 | May 15, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | EngineLaser | Basta |
FAQ
Auction Pro and Basta: common questions
- Is Auction Pro or Basta cheaper?
- Only Auction Pro lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month for Auction Pro and $29/month for Basta. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Auction Pro or Basta?
- On the Shopify App Store: Auction Pro 4.9 from 18 reviews and Basta 5.0 from 2 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Auction Pro lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Custom pricing, Flash sales, Price alerts, Price history. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 30, 2026 for Auction Pro, Oct 14, 2026 for Basta; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 30, 2026 for Auction Pro, Oct 14, 2026 for Basta. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.