The Showdown

Google Arts & CulturevsHorizon-Seven

Why pay monthly fees for Google Arts & Culture when you can self-host Horizon-Seven for free? Let's look at the facts.

Google Arts & Culture

The Expensive Option

  • Closed Source (Black box)
  • Expensive monthly fees per user
  • Data stored on their servers
WINNER

Horizon-Seven

The Freedom Choice

  • 100% Open Source Code
  • Free forever (Self-hosted)
  • You own your data completely
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10 people
150100200+
$

*Estimated standard pricing for Google Arts & Culture. Adjust if needed.

Estimated Annual Waste
$1,440
Monthly Burn Rate$120
5-Year Projection$7,200
Cost with Self-Hosted$0
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Calculations based on 10 users at $12/mo.

Detailed Breakdown

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Centralized database
Blockchain-verified heritage records
1
Ad-supported or grant-based
Integrated e-ticketing and NGO support
2
Manual curation
AI-powered storytelling