GalleryEntry vs ArtCall
Run every call without buying a license for each.
ArtCall sells a license for each call, reported to start at $79 and rising with the size of the call. GalleryEntry lets you run unlimited calls for free, up to 100 entries a year.
Why organizations choose GalleryEntry
Unlimited calls
Run your members’ show, holiday sale and juried exhibition without paying for each one.
The whole show, start to finish
Entries, blind jurying, decision emails, awards and an online exhibition, all in one place.
Made for volunteers
Plain language, big type and a step-by-step overview of each show.
GalleryEntry and ArtCall, side by side
What each service says about itself. Where ArtCall doesn’t publish something, we say so rather than guess.
| Feature | GalleryEntry | ArtCall |
|---|---|---|
| Price per call | $0 | Reported from $79 |
| Price for entries | Free up to 100 entries a year | Tiered by call size |
| Where entry fees go | Straight to your PayPal, or by check | Your Stripe account (reported) |
| Online exhibition | Included | Check with ArtCall |
What it costs in the first year
| Your year | GalleryEntry | ArtCall |
|---|---|---|
| One show, 50 entries | $0 | $79 |
| Two shows, 50 entries each | $0 | $158 |
| One show, 100 entries | $0 | $79 |
ArtCall: A license per call, reported to start at $79 (larger calls cost more). Processing: Stripe fees, paid to Stripe.
See GalleryEntry for yourself
These are real screens, not mockups: a sculpture guild’s show, from the artist’s phone to the jury’s results.
When ArtCall might suit you better
We’d rather you pick the right tool than the wrong one. ArtCall may be the better choice if:
- You also want an artist portfolio website and online shop from the same company.
- You prefer card payments through Stripe rather than PayPal.
Try your own numbers
Change the number of shows and entries to see what each service would charge.
100 entries a year on GalleryEntry: $0.
| Service | How it’s priced | First year | Each year after |
|---|---|---|---|
| GalleryEntry | Free up to 100 entries a year. No setup, per-call or per-entry fees. | $0 | $0 |
| JotForm | Free for 10 payments a month; $39 a month for up to 100 (one month per show). | $78 | $78 |
| ArtCall | A license per call, reported to start at $79 (larger calls cost more). | $158 | $158 |
| EntryThingy | $3 per entry. Emails and the online showcase cost extra. | $300 | $300 |
| Smarter Entry | $450 one-time setup + $0.70 per photo ($0.65 per entry for nonprofits). | $515 | $65 |
| ShowSubmit | $125 per show + $6 per artist ($4.80 after the first 100). | $850 | $850 |
| CaFÉ | $250 per call + $2.49 per entry, $225 onboarding, $120 a year after the first. | $974 | $869 |
Platform fees only, from each company’s published prices (October 2026), using the lowest price where several are listed. Card and PayPal processing fees are extra on every option. Per-photo prices assume 3 photos per entry; per-artist prices assume one entry per artist; JotForm assumes one paid month per show.
Questions people ask
How much does ArtCall cost?
ArtCall doesn’t list its call-for-entry tiers on its website; reviewers report licenses starting around $79 per call. Check with ArtCall for a quote.
How hard is it to switch?
Most organizations set up their first call in an evening: create your organization, add your logo, connect PayPal or add check instructions, and copy your prospectus into a new call. Artists create a free account when they apply. Write to us and we’ll help you set up your first show.
ArtCall information comes from its own website, checked in October 2026. Prices change; please check with ArtCall before deciding. ArtCall is a trademark of its owner, used here only to compare.
Switching from ArtCall? Try GalleryEntry on your next show.
Free for small organizations. Set up your call in an evening, and we’ll help with your first show.