Flash Auction 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 13, 2026 for Flash Auction, Nov 8, 2026 for Webkul Product Auction.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Flash Auction 5.0 from 3 reviews and Webkul Product Auction 4.7 from 168 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99/month for Flash Auction and $15/month for Webkul Product Auction.
- Flash Auction lists 6 features Webkul Product Auction’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-repricing, Custom display, Custom links.
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.
Free
- · 1 Auctions per Month
- · Automated Popcorn Bidding
- · Automated Proxy Bidding
- · Customizable Auction Widget
- · Instant Buyout Option
- · Penny Auction Products
Basic
- · 16 Auctions Monthly
- · All Free Plan Features
- · Auctions on Collections
- · Auto Winner Declaration
- · Self-Design Custom Widget
Pro
- · All Basic Plan Features
- · Auto Email Notifications
- · Bulk CSV Uploads
- · Manual Bid Creation
- · Priority Support Access
- · Unlimited Auctions
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 featureRun seamless product auctions with The Flash Auction App. Create unlimited auctions, enable live bidding, and manage multiple winners with ease. Merchants can track bids, manage participants, and view insights from a powerful dashboard. Customers receive automated email alerts for bids, wins, and updates.
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.
- Create unlimited product and variant auctions with multi-currency support
- Set flexible reserve prices, bid increments, and buyout options effortlessly
- Enable proxy bidding and penny product to deliver a seamless bidding experience
- Support popcorn bidding with auto time extension on last-moment bids
- 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 | Flash Auction |  Webkul Product Auction |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 367 |
| 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 | Flash Auction | Webkul Product Auction |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.7 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 3 | 168(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 10% |
Pricing
| Measure | Flash Auction | Webkul Product Auction |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $8.99/month(ahead) | $15/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Flash Auction | Webkul Product Auction |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #55 | #29(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #13 in Pricing quotes |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Nov 11, 2025 | May 12, 2016 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Nexlerate | Webkul Software Pvt Ltd |
FAQ
Flash Auction and Webkul Product Auction: common questions
- Is Flash Auction or Webkul Product Auction cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99/month for Flash Auction 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, Flash Auction or Webkul Product Auction?
- On the Shopify App Store: Flash Auction 5.0 from 3 reviews and Webkul Product Auction 4.7 from 168 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Flash Auction lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-repricing, Custom display, Custom links, Custom pricing. Webkul Product Auction lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Counter offers, Hide price, Show and hide. 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 13, 2026 for Flash Auction, Nov 8, 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 13, 2026 for Flash Auction, Nov 8, 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.