Comparison · 2026

Artwork Archive vs Art Galleria

Two of the best-known art collection tools, compared honestly — pricing, features, apps, and who each is really for. Then the one thing neither of them does: AI, a free tier, and provenance recorded at the moment of creation.

See the comparison Which should I choose?
The short answer

Artwork Archive is the better value for individual collectors and artists — cheaper plans (from ~$10/mo), a Discovery marketplace and Call-for-Entry board, and 15 years in market — but it's web-only with no app. Art Galleria is the stronger fit for selling galleries: built-in e-commerce, a website builder, accounting sync, and native apps including Apple TV — at a higher price. Neither has AI, a genuine free tier, or provenance-at-creation — which is where Attesté, a newer AI-native option, differs.

Side by side

Verified against each product's current site and help centre (2026). "Partial" means a lighter version of the capability.

CapabilityArtwork ArchiveArt GalleriaAttesté
Built-in AI assistantNoNoYes
Genuine free tierNotrial, no cardNotrial, card reqYesno card
Native mobile appNoweb onlyYes+ Apple TV, ARYes
Provenance recorded at creationNoNoYesFirst Witness
Cryptographic provenance + NFCPartialPartialYes
E-commerce / paymentsPartialPayPal invoicingYesStripe, Apple/Google PayNoby design
Website builder / CMS syncPartialprofile + embedsYesNo
Marketplace / discoveryYesDiscovery, Call for EntryNoNo
Consignment managementYesYesNo
Accounting sync (Xero / QuickBooks)Partialexpense trackingYesNo
Public API / webhooksNoYesNo
Collector price (entry → unlimited)~$10 → $42~$36 → $180Free → $19.99
Gallery entry price~$39–46~$65–78$64.99
Track recordSince 2010Since 20132026 launch

Figures reflect each product's current published plans; third-party directories often list stale pricing. Attesté claims are limited to shipped, live capabilities.

Which should you choose?

There's no single winner — it depends on whether you're collecting, selling, or want AI doing the work.

ChooseArtwork Archive

  • You're a collector or artist on a budget
  • You want a Discovery marketplace + Call for Entry
  • Web-only is fine — no app needed
  • A 15-year track record reassures you

ChooseArt Galleria

  • You're a gallery that sells online
  • You need a website + CMS sync
  • Accounting sync + a public API matter
  • You want native apps + Apple TV / AR

ConsiderAttesté

  • You want AI doing the work — identify, describe, follow up
  • A genuine free tier to start, no card
  • Provenance recorded at the moment of creation
  • A mobile-first "Strava for Art" experience

Attesté is newer and lighter on consignment, e-commerce and websites — see the honest breakdowns: vs Artwork Archive · vs Art Galleria.

Frequently asked questions

Artwork Archive vs Art Galleria — the questions people actually ask.

What is the main difference between Artwork Archive and Art Galleria?
Artwork Archive is a web-based cataloguing tool that's better value for individual collectors and artists and includes a Discovery marketplace, but has no native mobile app. Art Galleria is a heavier gallery back-office with built-in e-commerce, a website builder, accounting sync and native apps (including Apple TV), aimed at selling galleries — and it costs more.
Which is cheaper, Artwork Archive or Art Galleria?
Artwork Archive is cheaper, especially for collectors — plans start around $10/month and top out near $42, versus Art Galleria's roughly $36 to $180 for collectors. On gallery/organisation plans Artwork Archive also generally undercuts Art Galleria.
Do Artwork Archive or Art Galleria have AI?
No. As of 2026 neither Artwork Archive nor Art Galleria offers AI features. If AI matters to you — identifying works from a photo, drafting descriptions and follow-ups, voice assistance — Attesté is the AI-native option in this category.
Which has a mobile app, Artwork Archive or Art Galleria?
Art Galleria has native iOS and Android apps (plus Apple TV and AR wall preview). Artwork Archive is web-only with no native app. Attesté is also mobile-first on iOS and Android.
Is there a free alternative to Artwork Archive and Art Galleria?
Yes. Neither Artwork Archive nor Art Galleria has a permanently free plan (both use trials). Attesté offers a genuine free tier — Explorer — with no credit card, plus a built-in AI assistant and provenance recorded at creation.

See what an AI-native option looks like

Start free with no card. Photograph a work and let Atelier catalogue it — artist, medium, period — then seal its provenance. iOS, Android and web.

Last verified: July 2026. This comparison is based on publicly available information from each product's own website and help centre as of this date; features and pricing may change. Spotted something out of date? Email info@atteste.art and we'll correct it. Attesté claims reflect capabilities live at the time of writing.

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