CollectionSpace
4.6#7 in museum softwareFrom $2,500 a yearWebAPILinuxmacOS
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CollectiveAccess
6.3#1 in museum softwareFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | CollectionSpace | CollectiveAccess |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | It is used by museums, galleries, universities, and historical societies. | The site describes use by institutions ranging from national museums to local history consortia, specialized archives, and catalogues raisonnés. |
| Purpose | CollectionSpace manages object and procedure metadata for diverse collections, including archaeology, art, history, and natural history objects. | CollectiveAccess is free, open-source software for cataloguing and publishing museum and archival collections. |
| Support | Support options include the user community, program staff, and Lyrasis; implementers can use the Talk email list. | Free online support resources include documentation, a forum, and live chat; online support is provided on a best-effort basis by developers and the user community. |
CollectionSpace plans
- Supporter contribution$500 a year
- Practitioner contribution$2,500 a year
- Collaborator contribution$5,000 a year
- Partner contribution$10,000 a year
CollectiveAccess plans
- CollectiveAccessFree
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Pick CollectiveAccess if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.