Platform Comparison
Compare Call-for-Artists Platforms
See how Crafted Call compares to CaFE, Submittable, EntryThingy, and ArtCall. From pricing and jury tools to virtual exhibitions and self-hosting, find the right gallery submission software for your organization.
Pricing at a Glance
A side-by-side look at what each platform charges galleries and art organizations.
Monthly cost
Per-call fee
Per-submission fee
Onboarding fee
Annual renewal
Processing fee
What Does 1 Exhibition Actually Cost?
Total cost to run a single call for artists with 100 submissions, compared across platforms.
Subscription ($0–$69) + call activation ($39–$59) + 100 submissions × $0.20–$0.99
Subscription ($14.95–$74.95) + 100 submissions × $3.00
Call activation ($250) + 100 submissions × $2.49
Excludes $225 onboarding fee and $120/yr renewal
Call activation ($79+) + 100 submissions × $0–$5.00
Monthly subscription (all usage included in plan)
Scenario: 1 call activation, 100 submissions, 1 month subscription where applicable. Excludes payment processing fees and one-time onboarding costs.
Feature Comparison
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Call Management
Unlimited calls
Custom submission forms
Multi-image submissions
Submission fee collection
Coupon & discount codes
Jury & Review
Blind jury review
Side-by-side comparison
Multi-round voting
Real-time scoring analytics
Juror commenting
Exhibition & Showcase
Virtual exhibitions
Public gallery pages
Reusable artist portfolio
E-commerce / artwork sales
Payments & Billing
Stripe Connect payouts
No platform processing fee
Subscription management
Financial reporting
Platform & Integrations
WordPress plugin & embeds
Custom domain
API access
White-label branding
AI & Automation
Built-in AI chat assistant
MCP server (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.)
Conversational gallery management
Competitor Profiles
Learn more about each platform and find the detailed comparison.
CaFE
Call for Entry by WESTAF
Legacy market leader
Strengths
- Large existing artist database
- Well-known in the US gallery ecosystem
- Integrated with WESTAF programs
When to choose CaFE
You need access to CaFE's existing artist pool and are willing to pay premium per-call and per-submission fees.
Submittable
Enterprise submission management
Enterprise-focused
Strengths
- Powerful workflow automations
- Handles non-art submissions (grants, scholarships)
- Enterprise-grade compliance and reporting
When to choose Submittable
You're a large institution managing grants, fellowships, and art calls across departments with a $500+/mo budget.
EntryThingy
Simple art call management
Budget-friendly option
Strengths
- Low monthly subscription cost
- Simple setup for small galleries
- WordPress integration available
When to choose EntryThingy
You run a small gallery with basic call needs and want the simplest possible tool at a low monthly price.
ArtCall
Community-driven art calls
Artist-focused marketplace
Strengths
- Built-in artist community and discovery
- Social features for artists
When to choose ArtCall
You want to tap into ArtCall's artist community and run simple open calls with minimal configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about choosing gallery submission software.
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Comparison based on publicly available information as of February 2026. Competitor pricing and features may have changed since publication.