WordPress auction plugins break under concurrent bidders. Build a real-time auction platform that handles bid wars without crashing.
Start BuildingTypical Cost
$40-200/year in plugins + WooCommerce hosting costs
Next.js + Supabase + Stripe + real-time bidding engine
Supabase handles the auction database with real-time subscriptions for live bid updates. Database transactions prevent race conditions on concurrent bids. Stripe automatically charges the winner when the auction ends.
Auction database, real-time bid updates, and auth
Free up to 500MB, $25/month ProWinner payment collection and payment holds
2.9% + 30¢ per transactionAuction pages with real-time bidding interface
Free and open-sourceBid notifications, outbid alerts, and winner emails
Free up to 3,000 emails/monthHosting with edge functions for bid processing
Free hobby tier, $20/month proDesign the Supabase schema — auctions (item, start price, reserve price, end time), bids (user, amount, timestamp), and watchlists
Build a bid placement function with database transaction that validates bid > current highest and updates atomically
Create the auction page with real-time bid feed via Supabase Realtime, countdown timer, and bid form
Implement anti-sniping — if a bid is placed in the last 2 minutes, automatically extend the auction
Set up Stripe payment intents — authorize the winning amount when auction ends and capture payment
Add email notifications via Resend — outbid alerts, auction ending soon, and winner confirmation
Build the seller dashboard for creating auctions, monitoring bids, and managing completed sales
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