Best Free Collections Management Software

CatalogIt is a powerful, intuitive CMS (Collections Management System) application for museums, collecting organizations, professional conservators and private collectors. CatalogIt allows multiple users to securely catalog and collaboratively manage collections anywhere on any device. As a secure, cloud- and mobile-native subscription SaaS, CatalogIt provides peace of mind that collections information is secured, documented using authoritative controlled vocabularies, protected offsite, and accessible to approved users.

Artwork portfolio building software lets artists, art galleries, collectors and arts organizations manage their inventory, images and art catalogues. As a cloud-based platform, ArtMoi provides professional artists, collectors, and galleries with all of the tools needed to catalogue, organize, track, and share provenance based information in one place. ArtMoi is a creation registry platform which can track a work of art or any collectible object over its lifetime. Our goal is to become an ISBN-type system for visual arts and high valued collectibles. Every piece of art that gets uploaded into ArtMoi is assigned a globally unique ID number so that all of the information surrounding a single work of art can be tracked over time. With this we are working to create a new industry standard that is controlled by artists for the long term provenance tracking of art.

Artscapy offers the World's first Art Account that simplifies the art investing and collecting process for the globe's 50 million collectors, investors and potential buyers deterred by the market’s current frictions and entry barriers. Using technology, we've streamlined the intricate art buying process into a single, cohesive digital ecosystem. At the core of our all-in-one Art Account there is the award winning* inventory management tool with the biggest and safest archival powerhouse in the industry. Moreover Artscapy provides: - curated collection building, - value tracking and data insights, - professional valuations, - insurance, - logistics, - multiple selling options – from private brokerage and P2P trading to auction consignment. *Artscapy has been awarded by TechNation in 2023 as Top 30 Most Innovative Startups in the UK.

Proficio Elements is a reputable collection and archives management software solution created by Re:discovery Software. Proficio’s easy to use user interface and powerful features make the job of managing and accessing museum collection records easier and more enjoyable. Proficio Elements delivers intuitive navigation, customizable fields, time-saving tools, Google-like word search, report templates, list view, thumbnails and zoo, data backup tool, and more.

Managed Artwork offers a comprehensive and intuitive art gallery management database built specifically for the needs of a fine art gallery. We work with galleries across the world of all shapes and sizes and are happy to provide a subscription package unique to the needs of each gallery. The Artwork Manager is cloud-based so there is no need to install any software on your computer and is available on any device anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection. Keep track of your artists details with the Artwork Manager Art Gallery Inventory Management Software. Store and manage everything related to your artists, including biographies, agreements, commissions, and returns. Manage all your artists' contact information in the same database as your customers to streamline your business. Think of the Artwork Manager as a CRM built for the art world. Use the Artwork Manager to maintain mailing and shipping information along with notes and messages with your artists.

ArtCloud is an all-in-one platform that simplifies inventory management, sales and marketing, and seamlessly integrates with the ArtCloud Website Builder. The ArtCloud platform empowers you to intuitively manage inventory, seamlessly track sales, and generate insightful analytics to drive business growth. Powerful CRM tools ensure robust relationships with artists and collectors, while consignment reporting and invoicing features make administrative tasks straightforward. Integrated e-commerce capabilities allow for an expanded reach to sell art online with ease.

The app for managing your collection, gallery or portfolio. We make managing art as effortless as enjoying it. Build and manage your databases of artworks. Add, search, filter and even share! Easily generate reports and documents. simplify.art is the first in providing a free-to-use mobile app and in-app sharing. Our vision is to transform the art world by becoming the art world’s #1 companion for communication and transactions.

Used by hundreds of institutions, from national museums to local history consortia, highly specialized archives, catalogs raisonnés and more, this wide variety of use cases has created a robust set of customizable features. CollectiveAccess is used by hundreds of academic institutions, art organizations, foundations, corporations, museums, archives, historical societies, and others. We offer consulting services to clients to ensure they get the most out of our free, open-source software. The Whirl-i-Gig team specializes in migrating data from outdated or deprecated content management systems to CollectiveAccess. Our developers can help you extract your legacy data and develop a custom metadata schema, or improve on an existing one, to accommodate your records. Legacy data and media can then be ingested into CollectiveAccess as is, or we can help you clean up and streamline data that needs extra help.

eHive is a web-based collection cataloging system. Our system is used worldwide by hundreds of museums, societies, and private collectors to catalog objects, store images, manage acquisition information, and publish their collections online. eHive can be accessed from any computer or device running a web browser, including PCs, Mac, and mobiles. We take care of hosting and backing up your data, so your collection information is both secure and readily accessible. We also perform all of the system upgrades so any enhancements to eHive are made immediately available to you. eHive is a cloud-based, cost-effective option to publish your collection online. Let us take care of the technology. eHive gives simple ways to share your data with popular aggregation sites like Trove (Australia) and Digital NZ. Maintain your branding and present your collection with all the freedom of the WordPress content management system.

Collecteurs, The Collective Museum of Private Collections, offers free and paid cloud-based art collection management solutions with an easy to use interface as well as a platform for collectors to exhibit their collections and connect with other collectors and galleries. Our Emerging account is free and offers a new alternative to existing art collection management models with a social presence. We also offer a gallery management software, for galleries to share their exhibitions and keep an inventory of artworks in their roster. Gallery accounts are invite-only, but they can request an invite through our pricing page.

Welcome to the Museum Archive software project. Museums, Historical Societies, Schools, Nonprofits, and other groups can now organize their collections without spending valuable resources on collection management database software. The purpose of this project is to provide free quality database software to groups that have limited funds. The software is free. You can support the museum project by spreading the word about the free software. In addition, I am selling a book about the database design, and I am offering a Premium edition copy of the software (free) to all (as of Nov 2018). Sales of the book will hopefully give me the resources to make improvements to the application in the future.