Is Conserv worth the price?
The pricing for Conserv is fair, offering a generous free tier for basic needs.
The jump to Pro at $95/month is reasonable for increased functionality, while the Complete tier at $295/device/year introduces a per-device cost which can become expensive for large collections. It's best for small to medium-sized cultural institutions looking for robust environmental monitoring.
Pricing Plans
Essentials
Free
- Web & Mobile apps (iOS & Android)
- Import logger files up to 1MB
- IPM for up to 50 pest traps
- Standard graphs & reports
- Logger file imports Up to 1MB
- IPM pest traps 50
- Web & Mobile apps
- Data storage Unlimited
- Users Unlimited
- Standard graphs
- Exterior weather data
- Standard reports
- Observations
- Levels
- IPM
- Self-service onboarding
- Email support
- Access to the Conserv Community
Pro
$95/month
- All of Essentials
- Larger file and batch imports
- Unlimited pest traps
- KPIs & statistics
- Advanced graphs
- Custom & scheduled reports
- Support from preservation pros
- Logger file imports Larger files & batch
- IPM pest traps Unlimited
- Web & Mobile apps
- Data storage Unlimited
- Users Unlimited
- Standard graphs
- Exterior weather data
- Advanced graphs
- Preservation metrics & statistics
- Precipitation data
- Standard reports
- Custom reports
- Scheduled reports
- Observations
- Levels
- IPM
- Custom pest lists
- Self-service onboarding
- Email support
- Access to the Conserv Community
- Video/phone support as needed
Complete
$295/device/year
- All of Pro
- Conserv-managed devices
- Automated data collection
- Real-time alerts by SMS or email
- Full, ongoing warranty
- Freshly calibrated devices every 3 years
- Logger file imports Unlimited
- IPM pest traps Unlimited
- Web & Mobile apps
- Data storage Unlimited
- Users Unlimited
- Standard graphs
- Exterior weather data
- Advanced graphs
- Preservation metrics & statistics
- Precipitation data
- Standard reports
- Custom reports
- Scheduled reports
- Observations
- Levels
- IPM
- Custom pest lists
- Conserv-managed devices
- Automated data collection
- Flagship sensors (temp, RH, UV, illuminance, shock)
- Leak detection & cold/cryo storage devices
- Full, ongoing warranty
- Freshly calibrated devices every 3 years
- Real-time alerts by SMS or email
- Self-service onboarding
- Email support
- Access to the Conserv Community
- Video/phone support as needed
Enterprise
Custom
- All of Complete
- Dedicated customer success manager
- Bespoke onboarding and training programs
- Guidance from preservation professionals
- Local data hosting
- Logger file imports Unlimited
- IPM pest traps Unlimited
- Web & Mobile apps
- Data storage Unlimited
- Users Unlimited
- Standard graphs
- Exterior weather data
- Advanced graphs
- Preservation metrics & statistics
- Precipitation data
- Standard reports
- Custom reports
- Scheduled reports
- Multi-site reporting
- Observations
- Levels
- IPM
- Custom pest lists
- Conserv-managed devices
- Automated data collection
- Flagship sensors (temp, RH, UV, illuminance, shock)
- Leak detection & cold/cryo storage devices
- Full, ongoing warranty
- Freshly calibrated devices every 3 years
- Real-time alerts by SMS or email
- Self-service onboarding
- Email support
- Access to the Conserv Community
- Video/phone support as needed
- Dedicated customer success manager
- Bespoke onboarding & training
- Guidance from preservation professionals
- Custom contract language
- Local data hosting
Hidden Costs & Gotchas
Complete tier is per device, scaling costs
Enterprise pricing is custom, potentially high
No explicit mention of sensor purchase costs
Which Plan Do You Need?
Small collections needing basic monitoring
Institutions requiring advanced analytics
Organizations prioritizing device management
How Conserv Compares to Competitors
Compared to Monnit, which often has lower upfront sensor costs but recurring data plans, Conserv's Pro tier at $95/month offers a comprehensive software suite. While Hanwell Solutions provides similar environmental monitoring, their systems typically involve higher initial investment for hardware and software licenses, making Conserv's Essentials and Pro tiers more accessible for smaller budgets.
Conserv Pricing FAQ
How much does Conserv cost?
Conserv starts at $24.58/month on the Complete plan. It offers 2 paid tiers ranging from $24.58/month up to $24.58/month. A free plan is also available with limited features.
Does Conserv have a free plan?
Yes. Conserv offers a free plan called "Essentials". It includes: Web & Mobile apps (iOS & Android), Import logger files up to 1MB, IPM for up to 50 pest traps.
What is the cheapest Conserv paid plan?
The cheapest paid plan for Conserv is "Complete" at $24.58/month. Key features include: All of Pro, Conserv-managed devices, Automated data collection.
Cheaper alternatives to Conserv
Direct competitors with similar features. Many offer free tiers or lower per-seat pricing.
