Basta vs Webkul Product Auction
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Basta, Nov 4, 2026 for Webkul Product Auction.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Basta 5.0 from 2 reviews and Webkul Product Auction 4.7 from 168 reviews.
- Only Webkul Product Auction lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for Basta and $15/month for Webkul Product Auction.
- Webkul Product Auction lists 11 features Basta’s listing doesn’t mention, including Admin alerts, Auctions, Bidding.
Head to head
Convert your Store to an Online Auction Site
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Standard Plan
Free
- · Bulk upload via CSV | Ban Bidders
- · Dedicated Auction Listing page
- · Live Chat| One-On-One Meetings|
- · Live Running Auction Limit At-a-time: 1
- · Mail Configuration| SMTP| Google Auth|
- · Multi Currency| Multi Language|
Starter
- · All Lower plan features included
- · Auto Winner Declaration
- · Bid Edit
- · Joining Fee
- · Live Chat| One-On-One Meetings|
- · Multiple Auction widget Themes
Growth
- · All lower plan features included
- · Auto-Charge Winner
- · Live Chat| One-On-One Meetings|
- · Live Running Auction Limit At-a-time:500
- · Unlimited Auctions
Pro
- · All lower plan features included
- · Auction API
- · Auto-Charge Winner
- · Live Chat| One-On-One Meetings|
- · Live Running Auction Limit At-a-time:500
- · Unlimited Auctions
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBasta 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.
Turn your products into engaging auctions with the easy-to-use Product Auction app by Webkul. Get real-time bid updates, seamless winner checkout, and full control over bidders. Choose from multiple layouts and enjoy features like proxy bidding, popcorn bidding, joining fees, auto-pay, penny auction and WhatsApp/SMS alerts.
- Run timed or live auctions directly on your store.
- Real-time bid updates and outbid notifications.
- Automatic payment collection after auction ends.
- Admin can create and manage auction for any product.
- Set increment rules and the increment gaps while creating Auctions.
- Add Bulk Auctions via CSV file & Delete auction as and when required.
- Joining Fee-Check the authenticity of the visitor by keeping a small joining fee
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 |  Basta |  Webkul Product Auction |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 354 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −9 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 1 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 25% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Arts & Entertainment, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
Reviews
| Measure | Basta | Webkul Product Auction |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.7 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 168(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 10% |
Pricing
| Measure | Basta | Webkul Product Auction |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $29/month | $15/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 31 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Basta | Webkul Product Auction |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #113 | #25(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #13 in Pricing quotes |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 15, 2025 | May 12, 2016 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Basta | Webkul Software Pvt Ltd |
FAQ
Basta and Webkul Product Auction: common questions
- Is Basta or Webkul Product Auction cheaper?
- Only Webkul Product Auction lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for Basta and $15/month for Webkul Product Auction. 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, Basta or Webkul Product Auction?
- On the Shopify App Store: Basta 5.0 from 2 reviews and Webkul Product Auction 4.7 from 168 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Webkul Product Auction lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Admin alerts, Auctions, Bidding, Buttons. 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 14, 2026 for Basta, Nov 4, 2026 for Webkul Product Auction; 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 14, 2026 for Basta, Nov 4, 2026 for Webkul Product Auction. 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.