Rubi by CDW vs Direct Liquidation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rubi by CDW
Manage IT investments, search items, build carts, and place orders. Track shipments, get status updates, and approve or deny purchase requests. Receive push notifications for important updates and action items.
- Search items and build carts
- Place orders
- Request and convert quotes
- Track shipments in real time
- Approve or deny purchase requests
- Receive push notifications
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Get quick access to the things you do the most: • Search items, build your cart and place orders • Request and convert quotes • Purchase bundles and favorites • Approve or deny purchase requests Keep tabs on your orders and shipments: • Track shipments in real time • Get order status updates • View order details • Share order and shipment information with colleagues Prioritize your to-do list: • Opt-in to push notifications to get updates on shipments, purchase-approval requests, expiring credit cards and more • Complete time-sensitive action items This iPhone app is best for IT purchasers, approvers and administrators with existing CDW and CDW-G accounts. The Rubi companion app from CDW and CDW-G is built with you in mind. Look out for future app enhancements and new features that will help you do more wherever you are.
Direct Liquidation
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Welcome to Direct Liquidation View and bid anytime and anywhere with the Direct Liquidation App. Key Features of our Auction Bidding App • Available on all iOS devices • Fully integrated audio/video straight from the auction floor • Push notifications to allow bidders to stay in the action • Increased security, encryption and privacy • Faster loading and smoother browsing experience • Manage items (Won, Lost, Winning, Losing) • Browsing of auction catalogs with photos, descriptions and easy use absentee bidding • User-friendly app to use in the industry
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Direct Liquidation at 8.0 against Rubi by CDW's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rubi by CDW ships an update every 2 months, Direct Liquidation monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rubi by CDW | Direct Liquidation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (78 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CDW, LLC | Live Auction Group |
In-app purchases
Rubi by CDW
No in-app purchases
Direct Liquidation
No in-app purchases
Questions
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