CatalogIt
CatalogIt: A broad museum collections platform with a useful free tier and scalable paid plans. Ranked #3 of 11 in Museum Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan · paid from $54/mo; best for small museums wanting affordable all-in-one tools.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $54/mo
- Best forSmall museums wanting affordable all-in-one tools
- Free planYes
- Paid from$54/mo
- Collection catalogingYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on CatalogIt
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 information, while dedicated profiles cover accessioning, acquisition, deaccessioning, loans and exhibitions. Rights documentation, conservation records and public collection publishing extend the system beyond basic cataloging. Small museums can use it as an all-in-one workspace, while larger organizations can select higher entry and storage limits.
The freemium pricing structure gives museums a low-commitment starting point. Museum Free costs $0 and includes 50 entries, 5 GB of storage and one user, but excludes HUB web publishing. Museum Small costs $54 per month or $540 per year for 25,000 entries, 100 GB of storage and HUB publishing. Museum Medium is $72 per month or $720 per year with 50,000 entries and 150 GB, while Museum Large is $96 per month or $960 per year with 100,000 entries and 200 GB. The Museum tiers list eight users, making plan selection depend on collection size, storage needs and team access.
CatalogIt supports browser and mobile access across web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Its ecosystem includes CatalogIt HUB, the Public API, a WordPress plugin and iframe embedding, giving museums several routes for publishing collection records. Role-based permissions support collaborative work, and the feature set spans cataloging, loans, exhibitions, rights and conservation rather than focusing on a single workflow. Museums needing affordable breadth and public access should consider it; teams requiring more than eight users or full HUB publishing on the free tier should look at alternatives with fewer plan constraints.
CatalogIt pricing
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CatalogIt fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $54/mo |
| Collection cataloging | Yes |
| Loan management | Yes |
| Exhibition management | Yes |
| Rights tracking | Yes |
| Public collections access | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: CatalogIt HUB, CatalogIt Public API, WordPress plugin, iframe embedding See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $54/mo (source) |
| Website | catalogit.app |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
CatalogIt integrations
CatalogIt lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- CatalogIt HUB
- CatalogIt Public API
- WordPress plugin
- iframe embedding
See all CatalogIt integrations →
Alternatives to CatalogIt
- Axiell CollectionsBroad collection workflows with online publishing, available cloud-hosted or self-hosted.9.0
- CollectionSpaceA standards-based system for collection records, workflows and public browsing.8.2
- TMS CollectionsA broad collections system for museums managing objects, exhibitions, loans and media.7.7
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