Comparison
Artwork Codex vs Artlogic
Artlogic is a powerful platform built primarily for galleries and established artist studios, with pricing and onboarding to match. If you want a focused archive with direct video upload, original media storage, viewing rooms, portfolio, documents, COAs, and labels without buying a gallery operating system, Artwork Codex is the simpler answer.
Clearer annual cost
Studio is $29/month or $288/year. Artlogic studio management starts from £42/month or $58/month, and complete artist platform plans start higher.
No setup fees
Sign up and start using Artwork Codex in minutes. No onboarding call, custom quote, setup fee, or minimum term.
Direct media archive
Studio stores original-resolution images and uploads video files directly, instead of treating media as website embeds or attached paperwork.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Pricing & Plans
| Feature | Artwork Codex | Artlogic |
|---|---|---|
| Starting archive price | Free plan; Starter $96/year; Studio $288/year | Studio Management from £42/month or $58/month |
| Complete artist platform | Studio $29/month or $288/year | From £95/month or $131/month |
| Free tier | Yes, 5 artworks, no time limit | No |
| Free trial | 14-day first-time paid-plan trial | Demo or sales call |
| Artwork allowance | Unlimited on Studio | 1,500 on Essential Studio Management; 25,000 on Professional |
Core Inventory
| Feature | Artwork Codex | Artlogic |
|---|---|---|
| Artwork cataloging | ||
| Media per artwork | Studio: 20 media items, direct video upload, original image storage | Plan/workflow dependent |
| Direct video upload | Studio videos up to 2GB with playback | Not presented as a core inventory feature |
| Original image storage | Studio originals up to 250MB each, 50GB quota | File/document storage on studio plans |
| Custom inventory codes | ||
| Edition & print run tracking | ||
| Consignment management | ||
| Exhibition history | ||
| Batch edit & renumber | ||
| CSV import with smart mapping |
Sharing & Presentation
| Feature | Artwork Codex | Artlogic |
|---|---|---|
| Private viewing rooms | Unlimited on Studio | Yes |
| Password-protected sharing | ||
| Public artist portfolio | Included | Website module or platform plan |
| Custom branded portfolio | Logo, headshot, templates, light/dark modes | Full website builder |
| PDF catalogs | 200 saved on Studio | Yes |
| Saved catalog history |
Documents & Certificates
| Feature | Artwork Codex | Artlogic |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Authenticity | Generated on Studio | COA files/document workflows |
| Invoice generation | ||
| Printable labels with QR codes | Document/report workflow | |
| Label sheets | 4 or 8 per page | Plan/workflow dependent |
Sales & CRM
| Feature | Artwork Codex | Artlogic |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tracking | ||
| Contacts CRM | Advanced CRM (higher tier) | |
| Invoice PDFs | ||
| Mailings / email campaigns |
Data & Platform
| Feature | Artwork Codex | Artlogic |
|---|---|---|
| Full CSV export | ||
| Media ZIP export | Studio | Plan/workflow dependent |
| Row-level data security | Not specified | |
| Onboarding cost | None | Setup fee may apply |
A studio archive does not need to become a gallery platform
Artwork Codex gives you inventory, direct video upload, viewing rooms, portfolio, COAs, labels, PDFs, and media export at a price that makes sense for an individual artist.
Free plan included. No credit card required to sign up.
Who Artlogic is actually built for
Artlogic is a mature platform, and genuinely good at what it does: commercial galleries with a full program of artists, fair booths, mailing campaigns, and art fair management. If you're running a gallery with a team, multiple artists, and an international client list, it's a serious tool.
For an individual artist or a collector, the feature set is far more than you need and the pricing reflects that. You're effectively funding a gallery-scale CRM, a full website builder, and a mailing platform to use a small slice of each.
Artwork Codex is built with the individual artist or collector as the default user. That means inventory, viewing rooms, portfolio, direct video upload, original-resolution storage, PDFs, COAs, labels, and media export — the tools most solo practitioners actually reach for — are the entire product, not an add-on on top of a gallery platform.
When Artlogic may fit better
Full website builder
Artlogic can host your entire public-facing website with artist pages, exhibitions, viewing rooms, and e-commerce. Artwork Codex gives you a single public portfolio page, not a full site.
Mailing and campaigns
Artlogic includes CRM with mailings and campaign tools. Artwork Codex keeps a contacts database but doesn't send marketing email.
Multi-user, multi-location
Artlogic is built for teams with shared inventory across multiple locations. Artwork Codex is single-user by design.
If you need those features, Artlogic is the right tool. If you don't, you're buying a heavier gallery platform to solve a focused archive problem.
Try the workflow before committing to an annual contract
Artwork Codex is month-to-month, with a free plan you can stay on. Launch the live demo to see the full dashboard.
No credit card required to sign up.
Frequently asked questions
Can I migrate my data from Artlogic?
Yes. Export artwork records as CSV from Artlogic, then import into Artwork Codex. Our CSV import auto-maps common column names like Title, Year, Medium, Dimensions, and Price.
Does Artwork Codex replace a full gallery website?
Not entirely. Artwork Codex provides one public portfolio page with your bio, logo, and selected work. If you need a multi-page gallery website with exhibitions, viewing rooms, and e-commerce, Artlogic or a standalone site builder is a better fit.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Artwork Codex free plan includes 5 artworks with no time limit. Starter is $9/month or $96/year, and Studio is $29/month or $288/year.
Do you support multi-user accounts?
Not currently. Artwork Codex is single-user by design. If you need shared inventory across a team, Artlogic is the stronger fit.