Argus Pricing Overview

Argus Pricing Key Insights

Last updated on Apr 09, 2026

Argus offers 1 pricing edition, starting at $2,500. Argus pricing tiers are designed to support different usage levels and team sizes. Argus does not offer a free trial. Compare the Argus pricing table below to figure out the best fit for your needs. Some plans may require you to contact Lucidea for custom pricing.

Basic — $2,500 / Per Year

*Pricing information is supplied by the software provider or retrieved from publicly accessible pricing materials. Final cost negotiations must be conducted with the seller.

Basic

$2,500.00

Per Year

Essentia program pricing begins as low as $2,500; fully-featured cost begins at $7,500.

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Argus Alternatives Pricing

The following is a quick overview of editions offered by other Collections Management Software

Product	Price	Features
CatalogIt Free	$0.00Flat Rate Per Month	This plan is completely free for personal and business use. 1 User 50 Entries 5 GB Storage Accessioning & Deaccessioning Classifications Condition & Conservation Copyright Detailed Person Exhibition Tracking Insurance Inventory Loan In/Loan Out Location Tracking Organization and Event Profiles Physical Characteristics Project Management Reporting Shipping/Storage Container Profile Standard Lexicon Unlimited Images Valuation
PastPerfect PastPerfect Version 5.0 Basic Program	$870	Annual Support Renewal Network 11+ Users ($ 745) PastPerfect 5.0 CD Training Series (3 CD Set + User Guide) PastPerfect Version 4.0 Upgrade Additional User Guide
Artwork Archive Organization Standard	$24.00Flat Rate Per Month	The Organization Standard plan is for those with smaller locations in search of simple collection management. The plan can be paid monthly or annually. Tech support, data migration and onboarding is all included within the plan price. Artwork Archive offers a lifetime 30% discount to nonprofits. You can store up to 500 pieces, 50 locations and have 3 users. Free Data Import Integrated CRM Appraisal Tracking Maintenance Records Advanced Reporting Exhibitions Document Storage Private Rooms Public Profile Website Website Integrations & Embed Sales/Donation Tracking Expense Tracking Online Invoicing Payment Processing QR Codes Edition/Print Tracking Daily Backups Priority Support

Various alternatives pricing & plans

Pricing information for the above various Argus alternatives is supplied by the respective software provider or retrieved from publicly accessible pricing materials. Final cost negotiations to purchase any of these products must be conducted with the seller.