Professional Cricket
Auction Software:
PlayBid.in
Ditch complex spreadsheets and manual scoreboards. PlayBid is the ultimate cloud platform to host professional, IPL-style player auctions on a projector with real-time bidding from mobile phones.
Why PlayBid is the Best Software
Dedicated Projector Screen
Display active player profiles, photos, franchise purses, squad size, bid history, and live bidding status on a gorgeous, fully-customized projector screen or TV.
Mobile Bidding Panel
No extra apps needed. Franchise managers and team captains can join the draft room and place bids directly from their mobile web browsers, instantly updating the big screen.
Automated Wallet Auditing
Automatically enforces team budgets, bidding slabs, and maximum squad limits. No more manual math errors or arguments over whether a bid exceeded a team's remaining budget.
Pre-Registration Portal
Allow players to register online via a customized form. Players are automatically imported into your draft pool with profile pictures, roles, and base prices.
Voice Announcements
Premium text-to-speech calls out player names, bid changes, and the final "SOLD!" status, creating an immersive, high-energy atmosphere in the auction hall.
PDF Reports & Analytics
Instantly export draft sheets, complete franchise rosters, category expenses, and overall budget reports in PDF or CSV formats at the click of a button.
Platform Comparison
| Feature | Excel Template | Free Web Simulator | PlayBid Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Teams Limit | Unlimited (Manual) | Up to 3 Teams | Unlimited |
| Projector Big Screen | No | Yes (Local) | Yes (Premium Cloud) |
| Captains Bidding Method | Manual Input | Single Screen Control | Mobile Bidding App |
| Player Photos & Stats | No | No (Text Only) | Yes (Full Profiles) |
| Automated Bidding Slabs | No | Yes (Standard) | Yes (Custom Slabs) |
| Online Pre-Registration | No | No | Yes (Automatic Sync) |
| Reports Export (PDF/Excel) | Manual Save | No | 1-Click Export |
| Cloud Save & Rerun | File-based | Local Storage only | Cloud Dashboard |
| Pricing | 100% Free | 100% Free | Premium Paid Plans |