MuseumPlus
MuseumPlus: A configurable system for cataloging, loans, exhibitions, and collection workflows. Ranked #6 of 11 in Museum Software by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for museums managing exhibitions, loans, and object records.
At a glance
- Editor score6.9 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forMuseums managing exhibitions, loans, and object records
- Free planNo
- Collection catalogingYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Configurable fields, modules, forms, and reports
- Covers exhibition, loan, contract, and object workflows
- API and Microsoft Office integrations support data exchange
Where it doesn't
- Public collection browsing requires separate eMuseumPlus
- No free plan is offered
- Published support channel is phone
Our verdict on MuseumPlus
MuseumPlus is a web-based collection and museum management system from zetcom AG. It is designed for museums that need connected records for collection objects, exhibitions, loans, agreements, contacts, and digital media. Cataloging and registration functions link images and other assets to object and related records, while exhibition tools coordinate participants, venues, lenders, and input or output protocols. Its scope suits small, mid-market, and enterprise institutions managing varied museum workflows.
The system supports deployment either in-house or as vendor-hosted SaaS, with access through web, Windows, and macOS environments plus an API for data exchange. Configurable fields, modules, forms, and reports let institutions shape records and processes around their operating model. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook integrations fit organizations that already manage documents, spreadsheets, and correspondence in those applications. These options make MuseumPlus suitable for institutions balancing internal control with hosted delivery, while the API provides a route for connecting other applications.
MuseumPlus is strongest when collection management, exhibition coordination, loan administration, and agreement tracking need to sit in one system. Its public-access boundary matters: online browsing of digitized collection records is provided through the separate eMuseumPlus product, so institutions seeking a public collection portal should account for that additional product. Buyers should choose MuseumPlus when configurable museum workflows and deployment choice are priorities. Organizations wanting a free starting tier, built-in public browsing, or a narrower tool focused on one task may prefer a more specialized alternative.
MuseumPlus pricing
MuseumPlus fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Collection cataloging | Yes |
| Loan management | Yes |
| Exhibition management | Yes |
| Rights tracking | Not verified |
| Public collections access | No |
| Deployment | Both |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Support | Phone |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | zetcom.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
MuseumPlus integrations
MuseumPlus lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Alternatives to MuseumPlus
- 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
- CatalogItA broad museum collections platform with a useful free tier and scalable paid plans.8.2
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