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Artkive vs CVent Events

Artkive logo

Artkive

Software

Save and organize your kids' artwork

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CVent Events logo

CVent Events

Software

Enterprise event management by Cvent

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Artkive has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Artkive free tier is severely limited to 40 images with 3-month expiry, requiring membership for long-term storage; CVent Events pricing is by quote only: the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no per seat cost and routes buyers to sales
  • They diverge on capability: Artkive covers Art photo capture, CVent Events covers Event registration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Artkive and CVent Events actually diverge.

Attributes where Artkive and CVent Events differ
AttributeArtkiveCVent Events
Starting priceFree$1500/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOSWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20131999

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Artkive

  • Art photo capture
  • Digital organization
  • Tag and categorize
  • Cloud backup
  • Share with family
  • Photo books
  • Mosaic prints
  • Gift products

Only in CVent Events

  • Event registration
  • Mobile event app
  • Attendee hub
  • Event marketing
  • Advanced analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Microsoft Dynamics

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Artkive

  • Saving kids artnot CVent Events
  • Declutteringnot CVent Events
  • Creating photo booksnot CVent Events
  • Sharing with familynot CVent Events

CVent Events

  • Managing event registration and attendee data for large eventsnot Artkive
  • Running a virtual or hybrid event attendee hubnot Artkive
  • Onsite check in and badge printingnot Artkive

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Artkive

  • Free tier is severely limited to 40 images with 3-month expiry, requiring membership for long-term storage
  • Requires physically mailing artwork to Artkive for professional digitization, not suitable for immediate preservation
  • Digital book and mosaic products carry additional costs starting at $75 per book

CVent Events

  • Pricing is by quote only: the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no per seat cost and routes buyers to sales
  • The Professional tier includes 15 user logins; unlimited logins require Enterprise
  • Professional licenses individual solutions such as Registration, Attendee Hub and OnArrival separately rather than bundling them
  • Bundled access to all solutions requires the Enterprise tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Artkive

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • Up to 40 images
    • 3-month access
    • Digital storage only
  • Art Book$75/product
    • 25-350 images
    • Professional photography
    • Premium matte printing

CVent Events

$1500/month
  • Professional$1500/month
    • Event registration
    • Email marketing
    • Basic analytics
  • Enterprise$4000/month
    • Mobile app
    • Advanced analytics
    • Integrations
  • Ultimate$8000/month
    • Full suite
    • Dedicated support
    • Custom development

Which should you pick?

Choose Artkive if

  • You need art photo capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS.
  • You also want digital organization.
Artkive review

Choose CVent Events if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want mobile event app.
CVent Events review

Questions people ask

Is Artkive or CVent Events better?
Neither clearly leads. Artkive starts at Free and CVent Events at $1500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Artkive or CVent Events?
Artkive has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Artkive and $1500/month for CVent Events.
Does Artkive or CVent Events run on more platforms?
Artkive runs on Web, iOS. CVent Events runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Artkive for free?
Yes. Artkive has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CVent Events starts at $1500/month.
What is Artkive best used for?
Artkive is most often used for saving kids art, decluttering, creating photo books, sharing with family. Of those, saving kids art and decluttering are not what CVent Events is typically brought in for.
What can Artkive do that CVent Events cannot?
Artkive covers Art photo capture, Digital organization, Tag and categorize, Cloud backup. CVent Events covers Event registration, Mobile event app, Attendee hub, Event marketing. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Artkive: What does Artkive offer and how does the service work?

Artkive helps preserve children's artwork by professionally photographing and digitizing pieces. You order a box (holds 300-400 pieces), fill it with artwork, ship it back prepaid, and receive digital copies plus professionally-designed photo books or framed mosaics.

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Artkive: Is there a free option for storing digital artwork?

There is limited free access: you can store up to 39 digitized images at no cost, and this access expires 3 months after receipt. Membership is only required if you exceed 40 images and want long-term storage.

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Artkive: What do photo books and framed mosaics cost?

Art Books start at $75 for a 25-image book (available in two sizes: 8x8 or 11x8.5). Framed Mosaics range from $14x14 to 26x26 sizes. A Starter Kit costs $14.99 introductory price (regular $39).

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