Timer for Handbid
Handbid counts down the bidding. Yours counts down the emcee's segment.
Handbid's own countdown timers tell bidders when the auction opens and closes. The emcee still needs a private clock to pace the live-auction call, the paddle raise, and the fund-a-need ask -- RunCue runs that from a separate link Handbid never sees.
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RunCue
A private emcee pacing timer, not a bidder-facing auction clock.
RunCue works alongside Handbid in a separate browser tab. It does not install as a Handbid integration or access your auction, bidders, or item data.
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Choose the setup that matches who needs to see and control the timer.
| Timer | Speaker visibility | Producer control | Cue context | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handbid auction timer | Bidder-facing countdown shown in the App or Web page for when the auction opens or closes | Set per category from the Auction Dashboard -- a bidding-window schedule, not a running session clock | No cue notes; it's a bidding-urgency alert, not a segment-by-segment run of show | Telling bidders how long is left to bid before an item or category closes |
| RunCue browser room | Separate stage and audience links showing a live, adjustable countdown only the intended viewer sees | Separate control link with private producer cues across every segment, nothing to install | Cue cards for every segment plus Reset between rehearsal and live sessions | The live-auction call, paddle raise, and fund-a-need ask needing their own private, protected minutes |
Sources: Handbid Help Center: Closing Your Auction and Handbid Help Center: How to Change Your Auction Status and Handbid Help Center: Accessing and Navigating the Auction Dashboard.
Use RunCue with Handbid
Set up the emcee and stage views before your gala's live auction goes live.
Built for
Gala and fundraising-event producers running a live auction on Handbid who need a private, adjustable pacing timer and cue notes for the emcee's segment, since Handbid's own timers only announce bidding windows to guests.
Pricing
Try the live workflow for 15 minutes.
Keep the room active with every template and custom branding
$19/moPro plus white-label displays
$49/moMonth-to-month, no minimum term — cancel anytime from your secure purchase library, so subscribing for a single event is a normal way to use RunCue. Review the Terms, Privacy Policy, and Refund Policy.
Weighing it against a free stage timer? See the full price and feature comparison.
FAQ
Using RunCue with Handbid
Does Handbid have a private emcee or staff timer?
No. Handbid's Help Center documents its countdown timers as bidder-facing -- shown on guests' App or Web page when an auction opens or closes. Its Auction Dashboard guide for staff describes event-status, item, and livestream controls, plus per-category timer scheduling, but no private, live pacing clock for the emcee.
What does Handbid's countdown timer actually do?
It announces bidding windows to guests: an opening timer visible to all end users before bidding starts, and a closing alert with a countdown shown on their App or Web page before an item or category closes. Neither is a private view for the person emceeing the live-auction segment.
Why use RunCue beside Handbid?
Use RunCue when the emcee needs a private, adjustable countdown for the live-auction call, paddle raise, or fund-a-need ask -- pausable, extendable, and controlled from a separate link -- plus private cue notes, none of which Handbid's bidder-facing timers provide.
Does RunCue connect to my Handbid account?
No. RunCue runs in a separate browser tab and does not access your Handbid auction, bidders, or item data.
Is RunCue free?
No. There's no permanent free plan. A 15-minute, no-card trial runs the full timer, then Pro is $19/mo and Team is $49/mo.
Is there a trial?
Yes -- and there's no rush to set it up. You get up to 7 days to build the run of show before any clock starts; the 15-minute live trial begins only once you press Start, and it includes the live timer, separate role links, cues, Reset, and segment editing before the room locks.
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