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Artkive vs EventPro

Artkive logo

Artkive

Software

Save and organize your kids' artwork

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
EventPro logo

EventPro

Software

Complete event management solution

From
$200/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; EventPro the pricing page publishes no figures and states cost depends on optional modules, the number of users and rooms at the customer's facility, and software training, all resolved through an account consultant assessment rather than a rate card
  • They diverge on capability: Artkive covers Art photo capture, EventPro covers Event scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Artkive and EventPro actually diverge.

Attributes where Artkive and EventPro differ
AttributeArtkiveEventPro
Starting priceFree$200/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOSWeb, Windows
Founded20131988

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 EventPro

  • Event scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Catering
  • Financial tracking
  • CRM
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Microsoft Office

What people use each for

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

Artkive

  • Saving kids artnot EventPro
  • Declutteringnot EventPro
  • Creating photo booksnot EventPro
  • Sharing with familynot EventPro

EventPro

  • Managing venue and room bookings for event facilitiesnot Artkive
  • Coordinating catering, resources and scheduling for eventsnot 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

EventPro

  • The pricing page publishes no figures and states cost depends on optional modules, the number of users and rooms at the customer's facility, and software training, all resolved through an account consultant assessment rather than a rate card

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

EventPro

$200/month
  • Standard$200/month
    • Event scheduling
    • Resource management
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$400/month
    • Catering management
    • Financial tracking
    • CRM
  • Enterprise$700/month
    • Multi-venue
    • Custom reports
    • API access

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 EventPro if

  • You need event scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want resource management.
EventPro review

Questions people ask

Is Artkive or EventPro better?
Neither clearly leads. Artkive starts at Free and EventPro at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Artkive or EventPro?
Artkive has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Artkive and $200/month for EventPro.
Does Artkive or EventPro run on more platforms?
Artkive runs on Web, iOS. EventPro runs on Web, Windows.
Can I use Artkive for free?
Yes. Artkive has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EventPro starts at $200/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 EventPro is typically brought in for.
What can Artkive do that EventPro cannot?
Artkive covers Art photo capture, Digital organization, Tag and categorize, Cloud backup. EventPro covers Event scheduling, Resource management, Catering, Financial tracking.

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.

Source
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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