Side by side
| ArtistOS | Artwork Archive | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, up to 25 artworks, no time limit | No; 14-day free trial |
| Paid plans | Pro $29/mo ($290/yr), 200 artworks · Studio $120/mo ($1,200/yr), unlimited | Apprentice $10/mo, 100 pieces · Professional $21/mo, 500 · Master $42/mo, unlimited, 3 users (lower with annual billing) |
| AI artwork descriptions | Yes (Pro, Studio) | Not found on their site |
| AI price suggestions | Yes, from your medium, size and sales history | Not found |
| Contracts | Commission, sales and consignment generator | Document storage; no generator found |
| Online invoice payments | Stripe (card) | PayPal only, per their help center |
| Collector CRM | Yes | Yes, with sales pipeline |
| Viewing rooms | Yes | Private rooms |
| Public portfolio | Artist page, website themes, public CV, artist directory | Public profile and Discovery directory |
| Grants and residencies | Studio: fit-scored matches and application drafts from your CV | Track and apply to calls on its Call for Entry platform |
| Reports | COA, QR codes, PDF catalog; Studio adds provenance, editions, appraisal reports | COAs, consignment sheets, price lists, labels, inventory reports |
| Mobile | Web app that works on phones | iOS app |
| Track record | Launched 2026, New Orleans | Long-established, large user base |
Artwork Archive details from artworkarchive.com/pricing and their help center, checked September 24, 2026. If anything here is out of date, email us and we'll correct it.
Choose Artwork Archive if…
- You mainly need a proven inventory database with many report templates.
- You want a native iOS app.
- You already take payments through PayPal.
Choose ArtistOS if…
- You want help pricing and describing work, not just recording it.
- You write commission or consignment agreements and want them generated from your records.
- You want collectors to pay invoices by card through Stripe.
- You apply to grants and residencies and want matches and drafts in one place.
- You want to start free.
Switching
You can start on the free Starter plan and add your most recent work first; there's no cost to try it alongside your current system.
Frequently asked questions
Is ArtistOS cheaper than Artwork Archive?
ArtistOS has a free plan, which Artwork Archive does not. For paid plans, Artwork Archive's entry tier ($10/month) is cheaper than ArtistOS Pro ($29/month), but Pro includes AI tools, contracts and Stripe invoicing, and covers 200 artworks versus 100.
Does Artwork Archive have AI pricing?
We did not find AI description or AI pricing features on Artwork Archive's public site as of September 2026. ArtistOS includes both on Pro and Studio.
Can I accept card payments with Artwork Archive?
Artwork Archive's help center says PayPal is currently its only integrated payment processor. ArtistOS uses Stripe for card payments on invoices.
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