Catalog your collection, track locations, and manage values in an AI-powered system built with AI you adapt to fit your gallery workflow.




Customize your setup with the exact cataloging steps and views your team needs. Add features as your collection evolves—no code required at all.





Connect spreadsheets and high-res file storage with real-time sync—or manage your catalog in Softr Databases. Create a single source of truth for your entire art collection.
Give collectors, curators, and staff the right views. Set up secure logins, user groups, and specific permissions for your art collection in minutes.
Softr apps are mobile-ready. Track your art pieces and update location status from any gallery floor or warehouse in one click with a PWA.
Softr apps are mobile-ready. Track your art pieces and update location status from any gallery floor or warehouse in one click with a PWA.
Build native automations to handle loan reminders, status updates, and catalog notifications automatically whenever inventory records are changed.
Provide separate logins for different curators and private collectors, creating personalized dashboards for each user to see their specific art pieces.
Apply rules for different team members. Customize who can view provenance details or edit valuation data at even the most granular level.
Protect sensitive collector information and high-res files from threats. Softr is fully compliant with SOC2 and GDPR regulations.
No more one-size-fits-all tools or costly custom builds. Softr is easy to use and fully customizable, so you can launch faster, adapt as you grow, and skip the complexity of traditional software.

Build your art inventory tool in minutes with AI—no manual configuration or complex setup needed.

Add features like valuation reports and private portals as your collection grows—no need to start from scratch.

Start with a simple inventory, then add secure collector portals and dashboards—all in one place.
Co-build with AI
Simply describe what you need. Let Softr handle everything - Interface, database, workflows.
Iterate with AI or visually
Control most critical parts of your app yourself - roles, permissions, security.
Ship the same day
Invite team members or external clients and partners right away. No developer handover.
Use drag-and-drop blocks to build a portal that looks sleek and modern out of the box. Add only the features you need, and iterate as your workflows evolve.




A free art inventory software is a secure digital workspace where artists, collectors, and gallery managers can log in to organize artworks, track descriptions, and manage sales or exhibition documents. It keeps all piece-specific details in one place, so you don't have to rely on scattered spreadsheets or physical binders. This makes it easier to stay organized and provide a professional experience for curators and buyers.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building business software. It makes it easy to build a custom art inventory system that fits the unique way you archive your work. You can describe your collection needs to the AI Co-Builder to instantly generate your database, pages, and logic—already connected and secure.
You don't need to code anything. You can start by generating with AI, using a template, or building from scratch. Everything runs on Softr Databases, the native database built into the platform, or you can connect your existing data from Airtable, Google Sheets, or HubSpot. You have full control to adjust the layout visually, decide who sees specific valuation data, and brand the portal to match your artistic identity. It's quick to get up and running, simple to update as your portfolio grows, and flexible enough to scale with your career.
You can include a wide range of features in your art inventory app, depending on your archival workflow. A great inventory system usually mixes classic functional blocks with AI-powered intelligence:
- AI-Powered Intelligence – Use Ask AI to query your collection conversationally, or set up Database AI Agents to automatically generate descriptive tags or SEO metadata for your paintings and sculptures.
- Vibe Coding Blocks – Build complex, custom UI elements—like a high-definition zoom viewer for artworks—using the AI Code block to 'vibe code' exactly what you need.
- Softr Workflows – Build native automations (like an automatic PDF certificate of authenticity generator) that triggers whenever a piece is marked as sold.
- User Portals & Logins – Securely manage access so collectors only see their purchased pieces while gallery staff maintain a full view of the physical storage location.
- Forms & Data Collection – Capture new artwork details with custom upload forms, high-res image fields, and medium specifications.
- Dashboards & Charts – Visualize your sales performance and inventory value with real-time charts and revenue summaries.
- Lists & Advanced Filtering – Display and manage your collection with searchable galleries, kanban boards for exhibition statuses, and detailed provenance views.
Everything is built using Softr's drag-and-drop blocks, so you can create these features without writing code. Need something more custom? Use the Vibe Coding block to generate a tailored viewer component with AI.
Vibe coding is all about moving fast and using AI to build exactly what you need to track your art. You can 'vibe code' an art inventory system in Softr by simply describing your requirements—like custom categories for medium or dimensions—to the AI Co-Builder. Softr then generates a production-ready app on top of a stable, secure foundation.
Unlike other tools that just generate raw, fragile code, Softr handles the 'boring 80%'—like secure image hosting, authentication, and database logic—natively. This means you get the speed of vibe coding without the technical debt of managing raw code. You describe your art management needs, Softr builds the app, and it’s ready for your collectors or team instantly.
Yes. You can manage multiple artists, studio teams, or disparate collections in a single inventory portal. Each user only sees the specific artworks and sales data assigned to them, based on their login and role. This is particularly useful for small galleries or art collectives working with multiple creators who need private access to their own inventory.
Yes, you can. You don't need to bring your inventory lists from somewhere else to start building with Softr. If you're starting your archive from scratch, you can use Softr Databases, which is built into the platform and integrates perfectly with any art management application you build.
But if you already have piece details in tools like Airtable, Google Sheets, or Notion, you can connect those too. You can also use the REST API connector to bring in data from external auction sites. Either way, you have full control over how your artwork images, dimensions, and histories are structured and displayed.
Softr Databases is the recommended native, relational data source for your collection. It is built explicitly for business apps, offering high performance and instant automation triggers, making the loading of high-resolution artwork images lightning-fast since the data is native to the platform.
If you already keep your records elsewhere, Softr also connects to 17+ external data sources like Airtable, Google Sheets, SmartSuite, and BigQuery. You can even integrate multiple data sources—your portal could pull artist bios from Notion and inventory counts from Softr Databases at once. Most sources support real-time, two-way sync, so updates to a piece's price or status reflect everywhere automatically.
Yes, Softr gives you full control over how users experience your art inventory. You can customize the gallery layout and navigation to match your brand. Each block can be shown or hidden based on user roles, so an appraising agent sees confidential insurance values while a prospective buyer only sees public listing prices.
You can also set up different user roles—such as Artist, Collector, or Admin—and define exactly what each can edit. For example, artists can update their own portfolios, while internal admins manage the master list of all works. You can also create personalized portfolio views by filtering data based on the logged-in user.
This level of customization is especially useful when managing exclusive collections or private viewings. It helps keep the experience professional, secure, and tailored to each stakeholder.
Yes, you can fully white-label your art inventory portal in Softr. You can use your own logo, brand colors, custom typography, and a custom domain to make the inventory feel like a premium, integrated part of your website. You can also remove all Softr branding, so your clients and curators only see your specific brand identity throughout the archival experience.
Yes, you can. Softr gives you total flexibility to control the design of your inventory portal to showcase your art. You can adjust colors, spacing, and page structure to match your creative aesthetic. You can also choose how each collection is laid out and set specific visibility rules for different users.
To display your artworks, you can add different types of blocks:
- Table blocks – for structured data like SKU numbers, weights, and fabrication dates
- List or Card blocks – to create beautiful visual galleries of your paintings and sculptures
- Detail View – to show a deep dive for a single piece, including its provenance and exhibition history
- Forms – for artists to submit new works for review
- Charts – to show inventory turnover or collection appreciation
- Calendar blocks – to track exhibition deadlines or shipping dates
If your collection grows or your design preferences change, it's easy to make updates directly in the visual builder.
Softr is built with security in mind for high-value assets. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and your apps are hosted on secure, reliable infrastructure. Softr apps give you full control over who can view and edit sensitive information like collector contacts or purchase histories. You can set up role-based permissions and visibility rules to protect high-resolution image files and private valuations across your entire app.
For apps using Softr Databases, your data is stored in a secure environment in Europe (Germany) with SOC 2 Type II compliance. For external connections to Airtable or SQL, Softr doesn't store your data locally—it just displays it in real time based on your specific access settings. You are always in control of who can download original files or edit provenance records.
It is fully production-ready. Unlike many AI tools that just 'vibe code'—generating fragile snippets of custom code that break easily—Softr builds your art inventory system on a stable, professional foundation.
We handle the 'boring 80%' (like secure asset hosting, authentication, and complex permissions) natively, so you don't have to worry about tech infrastructure. This solves the reliability issues common with AI: you get the speed of instant generation without the headache of managing raw code. Your inventory app is secure, scalable, and ready to handle your entire gallery's data from day one.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building business software. Unlike simple portfolio creators or traditional no-code tools that require hours of manual configuration, Softr's AI Co-Builder creates functional inventory apps on top of a secure, production-ready foundation.
What sets it apart is the hybrid advantage: you can use AI to generate your artwork database and gallery pages in minutes, then use visual controls for pixel-perfect editing. You get the speed of AI with the reliability of business-grade infrastructure (user roles and permissions) already built-in. It's designed for artists and gallerists who want to spend more time on their craft and less time on data entry.
Yes. Softr supports powerful native workflows and a wide range of integrations so you can connect your inventory to the rest of your business. You can automate tasks like sending a thank-you email to a buyer or syncing sales data with Stripe for payments. Softr also supports REST API and webhooks for advanced archival workflows.
Whether you need to send piece specs to a printing lab or pull in market data from other arts platforms, you can build it into your portal without writing code.
Describe your collection needs. Softr's AI builds your inventory system in minutes without code.