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Artkive vs Splash That

Artkive logo

Artkive

Software

Save and organize your kids' artwork

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Splash That logo

Splash That

Software

Enterprise event marketing platform

From
On request
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; Splash That acquired by Cvent in August 2024 and now sold within the Cvent suite
  • They diverge on capability: Artkive covers Art photo capture, Splash That covers Event pages.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Artkive and Splash That actually diverge.

Attributes where Artkive and Splash That differ
AttributeArtkiveSplash That
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOSWeb
Founded20132011

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Splash That

  • Event pages
  • Registration
  • Check-in
  • Email marketing
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • HubSpot

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 Splash That
  • Declutteringnot Splash That
  • Creating photo booksnot Splash That
  • Sharing with familynot Splash That

Splash That

  • Event registration pages and marketing for live, virtual and hybrid eventsnot Artkive
  • Syncing event attendance into Salesforce and other CRMsnot Artkive
  • Running a large programme of events to a consistent brand templatenot Artkive
  • Reporting on event-sourced pipelinenot 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

Splash That

  • Acquired by Cvent in August 2024 and now sold within the Cvent suite

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

Splash That

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Splash That review.

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 Splash That if

  • You need event pages.
  • You also want registration.
Splash That review

Questions people ask

Is Artkive or Splash That better?
Neither clearly leads. Artkive starts at Free and Splash That at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Artkive or Splash That?
Artkive has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Artkive and On request for Splash That.
Does Artkive or Splash That run on more platforms?
Artkive runs on Web, iOS. Splash That runs on Web.
Can I use Artkive for free?
Yes. Artkive has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splash That starts at On request.
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 Splash That is typically brought in for.
What can Artkive do that Splash That cannot?
Artkive covers Art photo capture, Digital organization, Tag and categorize, Cloud backup. Splash That covers Event pages, Registration, Check-in, Email 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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Splash That: Does Splash integrate with CRM systems?

Yes, Splash integrates with Salesforce to sync attendee data and with Marketo for marketing automation. It also supports Slack for team notifications about event activity.

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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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Splash That: Can Splash handle both virtual and in-person events?

Yes, Splash supports virtual, in-person, and hybrid event formats with the same platform. It includes virtual venue features with streaming and on-site check-in tools.

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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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Splash That: What event analytics are available?

Splash provides dashboard reporting with pre-built and custom reports for ROI measurement and attendance insights, though users report the reporting features lack versatility for deep drilling into performance metrics.

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