Compare Artsystems и Artwork Archive

Benefits:

Having used Artsystems Pro (with Cloud Sync) for a number of years, I was impressed by its wealth of features and attentive support team. Being abl... Read more

Having used Artsystems Pro (with Cloud Sync) for a number of years, I was impressed by its wealth of features and attentive support team. Being able to quickly generate custom reports on a searched-for selection of artworks has been invaluable. Our database, which contains a considerable amount of content, including many images and some custom data fields, was then migrated seamlessly from Artsystems Pro to Artsystem5. With Artsystem5, all of the functionality and more has been very successfully moved to a powerful and convenient web-based system.

Drawbacks:

Although Artsystems Pro worked very well and was equally well supported, it did require a supervised (video call and remote machine access) update ... Read more

Although Artsystems Pro worked very well and was equally well supported, it did require a supervised (video call and remote machine access) update every time Mac OS received a major update. With the migration to the fully web-based Artsystem5 this inconvenience was removed.

Summary:

Overall, Artsystems provides a system with functionality that is extremely well suited to recording, tracking and reporting on everything to do wit... Read more

Overall, Artsystems provides a system with functionality that is extremely well suited to recording, tracking and reporting on everything to do with artworks.

Benefits:

Functionality allows me to eliminate the redundancy of data input and output in different business processes (inventory, consignment, invoicing, re... Read more

Functionality allows me to eliminate the redundancy of data input and output in different business processes (inventory, consignment, invoicing, reporting, etc.). Easy to learn. Excellent customer support program. Better control of inventory pays for itself.

Drawbacks:

No cons in my view. I am very satisfied with my purchase.

Summary:

As a fine art landscape photographer with a growing portfolio and numerous gallery relationships, I found that managing my print inventory with Exc... Read more

As a fine art landscape photographer with a growing portfolio and numerous gallery relationships, I found that managing my print inventory with Excel was no longer adequate to my needs. I have adopted Artsystems Pro, and with its flexibility and robust data management capabilities, I know where all of my prints are, and my consignment, invoicing,reporting and contact management workflow is vastly simplified. Software support has been excellent. The savings I have realized from being on top of otherwise-misplaced inventory is well worth the investment cost of Artsystems Pro alone!

Benefits:

My gallery has been served by Artsystems since its establishment in 2006. Over the years, we have migrated our database easily to newer and ever im... Read more

My gallery has been served by Artsystems since its establishment in 2006. Over the years, we have migrated our database easily to newer and ever improving Artsystems client and data management tools, which connects to and serves the website that Artsystems designed and hosts for us.

Drawbacks:

Like all software, it requires updates and adjustments to keep pace with every advancing computer operating systems.

Summary:

I can rely on Artsytems for timely service when needed and for innovating its integrated product lines to support and grow my business over time. T... Read more

I can rely on Artsytems for timely service when needed and for innovating its integrated product lines to support and grow my business over time. This has allowed me to remain focused on my business and serving my clients and artists.

Benefits:

I've been using Artsystems Pro (with Cloud Sync) for a few years and have been impressed by its extensive feature set and responsive support team. ... Read more

I've been using Artsystems Pro (with Cloud Sync) for a few years and have been impressed by its extensive feature set and responsive support team. It's been essential to be able to rapidly build custom reports on a certain set of artwork. Our database, which has a lot of material, including a lot of photos and some unique data columns, was then effortlessly moved from Artsystems Pro has been upgraded to Artsystem5. Artsystem5 has effectively converted all of the features and more to a robust and convenient web-based system.

Drawbacks:

Although Artsystems Pro performed admirably and was highly maintained, it did necessitate a supervised (video chat and remote machine access) updat... Read more

Although Artsystems Pro performed admirably and was highly maintained, it did necessitate a supervised (video chat and remote machine access) update whenever the Mac OS received a major update. This issue was eliminated with the switch to Artsystem5, which is completely web-based.

Summary:

Overall, Artsystems provides a system with capabilities that are ideal for recording, tracking, and reporting on all things related to artwork.

Benefits:

This product was recommended to me by a colleague who also oversees a relatively small art collection. As soon as I contacted them they immediately... Read more

This product was recommended to me by a colleague who also oversees a relatively small art collection. As soon as I contacted them they immediately responded with a helpful demonstration and answer to all my questions. The product is very intuitive, easy to navigate, and has a clean look. It also allows easy posting to social media. There is the additional advantage of reporting in various formats that allow for inventory analysis. A great product!

Drawbacks:

One minor issue is that there is not an easy way to distinguish historical artists from current contacts, as all are tracked in a "contacts" tab. N... Read more

One minor issue is that there is not an easy way to distinguish historical artists from current contacts, as all are tracked in a "contacts" tab. Not a big deal, really, but you do need to ensure that you're completing the profile. It would also be nice if viewers who visit the public profile could see a biography of an artist that you may have entered in the contact profile.

Summary:

I have found them to be interested in what we are doing and willing to work with us to ensure that the software is matching our needs. We are a sma... Read more

I have found them to be interested in what we are doing and willing to work with us to ensure that the software is matching our needs. We are a small gallery and so our needs parallel but they have been actively engaged.

Benefits:

User friendly, ease of use, multiple users with restrictions capability, public portal to share collections, customer service, attractive interface... Read more

User friendly, ease of use, multiple users with restrictions capability, public portal to share collections, customer service, attractive interface, openness of Artwork Archive to suggest new features.

Drawbacks:

It is hard to say because I am still learning to use the system efficiently. Customizable drop down menus would be a nice feature.

Summary:

This software is extremely user friendly and has so many usable features that have already increased the visibility of our permanent and rotating... Read more

This software is extremely user friendly and has so many usable features that have already increased the visibility of our permanent and rotating exhibits. Artist profitability has increased dramatically since we implemented this system. And sharing information is so much easier than our old system. The cost is extremely affordable in comparison to other systems out there. Another feature that helped us make our decision was the number of active users you can have on the account and customizable restrictions. Even though the thought of migrating over 4,000 records and associated images was daunting, the customer service team was right there to help every step of the way. All in all we are extremely satisfied.

Benefits:

It has so many features that make maintaining inventory and creating /selecting work for events and shows so much easier. It is a great tool for m... Read more

It has so many features that make maintaining inventory and creating /selecting work for events and shows so much easier. It is a great tool for managing inventory locations and sales!

Drawbacks:

Having already had a large inventory and needing to enter data initially was a huge project. I'm really glad I did it though. It is so worth it. ... Read more

Having already had a large inventory and needing to enter data initially was a huge project. I'm really glad I did it though. It is so worth it. I just made it a part of my routine to enter a few each day or so. While existing files can be entered as a batch it all depends on your existing (antiquated software, in my case) as to just how much that will work for you.

Summary:

Benefits:

This product review actually resonates perfectly as part of my career involves organizing visual archives. I decided to give this product a chance ... Read more

This product review actually resonates perfectly as part of my career involves organizing visual archives. I decided to give this product a chance to shine as I was curious about what it would present. I do enjoy the clean, minimalistic appearance it prides itself in. In addition, I find myself inspired by its ease of guidance with a tutorial-listic approach to instructing its users.

Drawbacks:

I feel that, because this software gives off the impression of a community-based site, I do wish it would carry an option for users to showcase the... Read more

I feel that, because this software gives off the impression of a community-based site, I do wish it would carry an option for users to showcase their work at a more open portal in a free plan (where they can share their work, without having to pay a large sum just to do so). It would be fair enough to provide a free plan to show your work, with limited options.

Summary:

I do understand the presentation and workflow of the Artwork Archive. However, I discontinued my use with the product as it seemed unnecessary. How... Read more

I do understand the presentation and workflow of the Artwork Archive. However, I discontinued my use with the product as it seemed unnecessary. However, I do have a belief that they can change their options in the future.