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Head-to-head · Museum Software

CatalogIt vs eHive

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score CatalogIt #3 in Museum Software 8.2/10 Free plan · paid from $54/mo Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit CatalogIt
eHive #5 in Museum Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit eHive

CatalogIt leads on 0 checks, eHive on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCatalogIt · 8.2/10
  • Free planboth

CatalogIt scores higher on our rubric for museum software: 8.2 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

CatalogIt is the better fit for small museums wanting affordable all-in-one tools. eHive is the better fit for small museums publishing collections on a free plan.

  • CatalogIt fits best

    Small museums wanting affordable all-in-one tools

  • eHive fits best

    Small museums publishing collections on a free plan

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Side by side

Feature CatalogIt 8.2/10 Visit ↗ eHive 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.7
Ranking #3 in Museum Software #5 in Museum Software
Best for Small museums wanting affordable all-in-one tools Small museums publishing collections on a free plan
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $54/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features CatalogIt 5/5 · eHive 5/5
Collection cataloging ✓ ✓
Loan management ✓ ✓
Exhibition management ✓ ✓
Rights tracking ✓ ✓
Public collections access ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Catalogs objects, accessions, loans, exhibitions, rights and conservation
  • Publishes collections through HUB, API, WordPress and iframe integrations
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android with role-based access
  • Catalogues varied object types with configurable field sets and media attachments
  • Tracks acquisitions, conservation, rights, loans, and exhibition history
  • Publishes searchable public profiles and offers REST API and OAI-PMH access
Cons
  • Museum Free is limited to 50 entries, 5 GB storage and one user
  • Museum Free does not include HUB web publishing
  • Museum tiers list an eight-user limit, which may constrain larger teams
  • Cloud-only deployment may not suit museums needing another hosting model
  • Support is documentation-based rather than through other listed channels
  • Visitor analytics are listed only on Silver, Gold, and Platinum plans
Our verdict

CatalogIt is cloud collections-management software for museums, galleries, libraries, archives, organizations and private collectors. Its structured object records support classifications, metadata, media, locations and condition…

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eHive is a web-based collection cataloguing and management system for museums and collections, including archaeology, archives, art, history, libraries, natural science, and photography and multimedia. It suits small institutions that want…

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  1. CatalogItMuseum Software 8.2Free plan · paid from $54/mo
  2. eHiveMuseum Software 7.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CatalogIt — where it wins

    • Catalogs objects, accessions, loans, exhibitions, rights and conservation
    • Publishes collections through HUB, API, WordPress and iframe integrations
    • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android with role-based access

    Where it doesn't

    • Museum Free is limited to 50 entries, 5 GB storage and one user
    • Museum Free does not include HUB web publishing
    • Museum tiers list an eight-user limit, which may constrain larger teams

  • eHive — where it wins

    • Catalogues varied object types with configurable field sets and media attachments
    • Tracks acquisitions, conservation, rights, loans, and exhibition history
    • Publishes searchable public profiles and offers REST API and OAI-PMH access

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud-only deployment may not suit museums needing another hosting model
    • Support is documentation-based rather than through other listed channels
    • Visitor analytics are listed only on Silver, Gold, and Platinum plans
  • CatalogIt8.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $54/mo

    A broad museum collections platform with a useful free tier and scalable paid plans.

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  • eHive7.7/10 · Free plan

    A cloud collection system with a free plan, public profiles, and collection-data APIs.

    Visit eHiveFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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