# Real-time bidding > Request bids from connected buyers and review how a call is matched to an eligible offer. Explore the workflow with Lead Source. Canonical page: https://getleadsource.io/features/real-time-bidding/ [Real-time bidding Let eligible buyers compete for the call. Request bids from connected buyers and review how a call is matched to an eligible offer. Explore the walkthrough](https://getleadsource.io/features/#partners)[See pricing](https://getleadsource.io/pricing/) Pay per call · Built for US call workflows Lead Source Illustrative example 01 Connect eligible buyers 02 Request and evaluate bids 03 Review the call handoff Real-time bidding - Call Repair inquiry in covered ZIP - Auction Eligible buyers return bids - Result Selected bid linked to delivery ### Connect eligible buyers Configure the buyer connections and campaign terms. Real-time bidding - Call Repair inquiry in covered ZIP - Auction Eligible buyers return bids - Result Selected bid linked to delivery ### Request and evaluate bids Compare responses against the requirements for that call. Real-time bidding - Call Repair inquiry in covered ZIP - Auction Eligible buyers return bids - Result Selected bid linked to delivery ### Review the call handoff Follow the selected bid through the connection and outcome. Explore the steps above. Sample details show the workflow, not a live account. [What you can do](https://getleadsource.io/features/real-time-bidding/#capabilities)[The workflow](https://getleadsource.io/features/real-time-bidding/#workflow)[Common questions](https://getleadsource.io/features/real-time-bidding/#questions)[Related features](https://getleadsource.io/features/real-time-bidding/#related) Pay per call ### What changes in your day. A call's value can vary with its service, location, and the buyers available right now. Real-time bidding asks connected buyers for a price before committing the call, bringing demand into the routing decision. 01 #### Ask the buyers before connecting Send a bidding request to configured buyer connections. Collect the responses and apply the campaign's eligibility and pricing requirements. 02 #### Keep the winning bid connected to delivery A price alone is not the complete transaction. Check the agreed bid and the call handoff together so the selected buyer matches the terms used for the connection. 03 #### Test an auction before relying on it Review bidding behavior with a test. Inspect no-bid responses, unavailable buyers, and failed attempts as well as the successful path. From setup to review ### Put it to work. - 01 #### Connect eligible buyers Configure the buyer connections and campaign terms. - 02 #### Request and evaluate bids Compare responses against the requirements for that call. - 03 #### Review the call handoff Follow the selected bid through the connection and outcome. ### Put the workflow to the test. Test bids, no-match results, and expiry. Review setup, failure cases, and the evidence behind an outcome. [Read the practical guide](https://getleadsource.io/docs/publisher-ping-post/) A closer look ### Useful answers before you start. Explore the workflow above, then bring your own requirements to an early-access conversation. Does the highest price always win? + A bid still needs to meet the configured eligibility and commercial rules. An unavailable or ineligible buyer should not receive a call simply because its quoted price is higher. Can I test buyer bidding before sending live calls? + The bidding workflow includes auction testing. Use it to review responses and failure cases before depending on a connection. Connect the next step ### Works with the rest of your call workflow. [Publisher ping/post connectionsLet a publisher's system request a price and use the accepted terms for the call handoff.Explore feature](https://getleadsource.io/features/publisher-ping-post/)[Buyer managementManage the businesses buying calls, their contact details, receiving numbers, and commercial settings.Explore feature](https://getleadsource.io/features/buyer-management/)[Geographic targeting & call capsApply location, operating-hour, and capacity requirements before choosing a receiving buyer.Explore feature](https://getleadsource.io/features/geographic-targeting/) [Browse all features](https://getleadsource.io/features/)[Find your use case](https://getleadsource.io/use-cases/)[Compare platforms](https://getleadsource.io/compare/) Meet your next growth tool ### Let’s connect the dots on your calls. Get an early look at Lead Source, built for the way your business handles calls. [Explore the walkthrough](https://getleadsource.io/demo/)[Explore the platform](https://getleadsource.io/platform/)