Question 1

Is Artsumé free for organizations?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Artsumé offers a completely free tier that includes unlimited opportunities and unlimited application submissions. You can use the full platform to post calls, manage applications, and review submissions at no cost. The free tier includes 2 team members, basic form builder, basic analytics, and payment processing with a 10% platform fee.

Question 2

What's included in the free tier?

Accepted Answer

The free tier includes unlimited opportunities, unlimited application submissions, 2 team members, basic form builder with unlimited fields, basic review tools, CSV export, basic analytics, organization profile pages, payment processing (10% platform fee), and 5 GB storage. You can use Artsumé fully at no cost.

Question 3

What features are in the Pro tier?

Accepted Answer

The Pro tier ($79/month or $49/month billed annually) includes everything in the free tier plus: unlimited team members, blind review mode, custom scoring rubrics, reviewer pools, form templates, advanced analytics, bulk operations, email campaigns, 500 GB storage, and a 10% platform fee. Pro is designed for power users and larger organizations that need advanced collaboration and review tools.

Question 4

Do I need to pay per opportunity or application?

Accepted Answer

No! Both the free and Pro tiers include unlimited opportunities and unlimited application submissions. You never pay per opportunity posted or per application received. The free tier gives you full access to post and manage as many opportunities as you need.

Question 5

What's the difference between free and Pro tiers?

Accepted Answer

The free tier includes unlimited opportunities and submissions with 2 team members and basic features. Pro adds unlimited team members, blind review mode, custom scoring rubrics, reviewer pools, form templates, advanced analytics, and maintains a 10% platform fee. Pro is ideal for organizations that need advanced collaboration and review features.

Question 6

Can I upgrade from free to Pro later?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can upgrade from the free tier to Pro at any time. Your data and opportunities will be preserved, and you'll immediately gain access to all Pro features. You can also downgrade back to free if needed.

Question 7

How does Artsumé pricing compare to Submittable or SlideRoom?

Accepted Answer

Artsumé's free tier offers unlimited opportunities and submissions at no cost, while platforms like Submittable and SlideRoom charge per submission or have strict limits. Even the Pro tier at $79/month is significantly more affordable than legacy platforms, typically costing 90% less while providing better features designed specifically for the visual arts community.

Question 8

Are there any hidden fees?

Accepted Answer

No, Artsumé pricing is completely transparent. The free tier has no monthly fees. Pro is $79/month (or $49/month billed annually) with no hidden costs. Application fees collected from artists are separate and go directly to your organization (with a 10% platform fee on both free and Pro tiers).

Question 9

What is the platform fee?

Accepted Answer

The platform fee is a percentage charged on application fees you collect from artists. Both the free tier and Pro tier have a 10% platform fee. This fee covers payment processing and platform maintenance. Application fees go directly to your organization minus this fee.

Question 10

Do I need Pro for blind review?

Accepted Answer

Yes, blind review mode is a Pro feature. The free tier includes basic review tools, but blind review (where reviewer identities are hidden) requires Pro. Pro also includes custom scoring rubrics and reviewer pools for advanced evaluation workflows.

Feature	Free	Pro
Create & publish opportunitiesAvailable	Unlimited	Unlimited
Form builderAvailable	Unlimited fields	Unlimited fields
Custom field typesAvailable
Document uploadsAvailable	3 max	Unlimited
Form templatesAvailable		Unlimited templates
Save custom templatesAvailable		Unlimited templates
Deadline managementAvailable
Extend deadlinesAvailable

Feature	Free	Pro
Application submissionsAvailable	Unlimited	Unlimited
File uploadsAvailable	50MB/file	1GB/file
Download formatsAvailable	PDF	All formats
Bulk status updatesAvailable
Advanced filtering & searchAvailable	Basic
Application notesAvailable	1 note	Unlimited
Application history trackingAvailable

Feature	Free	Pro
Scoring systemAvailable	Basic (1-5 stars)	Custom rubrics
Multiple reviewersAvailable		Unlimited
Reviewer permissionsAvailable		Advanced
Review assignmentAvailable		Auto + Manual
Weighted scoringAvailable
Blind review modeAvailable		Unlimited
Review deadlines & trackingAvailable
Reviewer performance analyticsAvailable
Application timeline & audit trailAvailable	Basic	Enhanced

Feature	Free	Pro
Create & publish opportunitiesAvailable	Unlimited	Unlimited
Form builderAvailable	Unlimited fields	Unlimited fields
Custom field typesAvailable
Document uploadsAvailable	3 max	Unlimited
Form templatesAvailable		Unlimited templates
Save custom templatesAvailable		Unlimited templates
Deadline managementAvailable
Extend deadlinesAvailable

Feature	Free	Pro
Application submissionsAvailable	Unlimited	Unlimited
File uploadsAvailable	50MB/file	1GB/file
Download formatsAvailable	PDF	All formats
Bulk status updatesAvailable
Advanced filtering & searchAvailable	Basic
Application notesAvailable	1 note	Unlimited
Application history trackingAvailable

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