Pricing
Simple, honest pricing
The research tool is free. Commercial tiers unlock API access and bulk export for those who need them.
Public
Always free
Full read access to every record, all citation formats, and search. No account required. Permanent.
- ·15,000+ artwork records
- ·Chicago, MLA, APA, BibTeX, RIS
- ·One-click citation copy
- ·Zotero import (COinS + DC metadata)
- ·Stable cite URLs
- ·IIIF deep-zoom where available
- ·Search with fuzzy matching
- ·No account or registration
Most popular
Researcher
$90/year — save 17%
For individual academics who need programmatic access to the full catalogue.
- ·Everything in Public
- ·REST API key (1,000 requests/day)
- ·Bulk export: up to 5,000 records/month
- ·CSV and JSON formats
- ·API access to artworks, artists, institutions, exhibitions
- ·Email support
Institutional
Invoice and PO accepted
For university libraries, departments, and research centres. Scales with institution size.
- ·Everything in Researcher
- ·Higher API limits (custom per institution)
- ·Bulk export: unlimited
- ·Embeddable search widget
- ·Priority data updates and custom coverage requests
- ·30-day free trial
- ·Annual invoice/PO flow
- ·Dedicated contact
Feature comparison
| Feature | Public | Researcher | Institutional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artwork records | 15,000+ | 15,000+ | 15,000+ |
| Citation formats | All 5 | All 5 | All 5 |
| Zotero import | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| REST API | — | 1,000 req/day | Custom |
| Bulk export | — | 5,000 records/mo | Unlimited |
| Embeddable widget | — | — | ✓ |
| Support | — | Dedicated | |
| Free trial | Free forever | — | 30 days |
| Invoice/PO | — | — | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account?
No. Public access to every artwork record, artist page, and citation tool is permanently free with no login, no registration, and no tracking. API keys are issued by email.
Can I pay by invoice or purchase order?
Yes. The Institutional tier is designed for university procurement. We issue invoices and accept POs. Email institutions@dartabase.com to start the process.
What happens when a subscription expires?
Your API key is revoked. Public access to the site is unaffected — you can still search and cite manually. Renewals can be set up before expiry to avoid interruption.
Is there a free trial for institutional access?
Yes — a 30-day full-access trial is available for institutional buyers. Contact institutions@dartabase.com to set one up. No payment details required upfront.
Is the free public tier really permanent?
Yes. Individual researchers will always have free access to the full site. The commercial tiers fund the service; they do not gate the research tool.
What does the embeddable search widget cover?
The widget lets you embed a Dartabase search bar on your institution's website, LibGuide, or course platform. Results display inline, with links back to the full record. It requires an Institutional key.
Questions? hello@dartabase.com · Institutional access →