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A collection cataloging app for physical collections
A collection cataloging app gives physical collections a searchable structure. Use Palstora to organize books, records, trading cards, models, electronics, tools, hobby supplies, memorabilia, and archive boxes by the containers that hold them.
Palstora catalogs physical records. It does not claim valuation, provenance, appraisal, or marketplace tools.
A collection is more than a list of names.
Collections often have real storage structures: shelves, cases, drawers, boxes, binders, and archive containers. A list without those relationships can tell you what you own without helping you locate it.
Catalog the collection and the place that holds it
collection cataloging app in practice
Use nested containers to reflect how a collection is stored, then add standard metadata and tags for searchable records. QR labels can identify boxes, cases, shelves, or catalog items when a physical marker helps.
How to use Palstora
Create a collection workspace
Give the collection a separate catalog environment when it needs its own records.
Map the storage
Add shelves, cases, drawers, binders, boxes, and archive containers.
Catalog the records
Add collection items with names, standard metadata, tags, and their physical relationships.
Search and label
Find records through search or use QR labels to return to a physical container record.
Practical use cases
Trading cards
Map binders, boxes, cases, and other physical collection storage.
Books and records
Keep shelves, archive boxes, and individual records connected.
Models and memorabilia
Catalog display storage, cases, boxes, and stored items.
Electronics
Search devices, accessories, cables, cases, and spare parts.
Hobby supplies
Keep materials and tools connected to the bins or drawers that hold them.
Compare Palstora plans
Every plan includes recursive nesting, QR labels, and CSV/PDF export. Capacity and collaboration allowances vary by plan.
| Capability | Hobby Cataloger | Essential Organizer | Professional Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recursive nesting | Included | Included | Included |
| Catalog items | 150 | 2,000 | 6,000 |
| Active workspaces | 1 | 3 | 20 |
| AI scans | 50 lifetime | 2,000 / month | 6,000 / month |
| MCP assistant calls | 250 / month | 2,500 / month | 10,000 / month |
| QR labels | Included | Included | Included |
| CSV and PDF exports | Included | Included | Included |
| Team invitations | No | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum team size | 1 | 6 | 50 |
| Support | Community | Priority |
Prices exclude applicable taxes. Monthly billing is available. One subscription covers every workspace owned by the subscriber.
Frequently asked questions
Give every collection item a place in the physical map.
Catalog the storage structure around the collection so you can search records and follow them back to the shelf, case, or box.