Drouot.com vs Gertrude
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drouot.com
Discover and bid on a vast selection of authenticated artworks and collectibles from European auction houses. Participate in live and online-only auctions for furniture, art, jewelry, wines, and more, with options for automatic bidding and shipment coordination.
- Discover vintage furniture, art, jewelry, and wines
- Participate in live and online-only auctions
- Search by category, artist, or keyword
- Set alerts for new lots
- Save lots as favorites
- Place automatic bids
- Estimate delivery and arrange shipment
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On DROUOT.com, discover vintage furniture, antique paintings, fashion accessories, jewelry, fine wines and sculptures. Over 700 European auctioneers present nearly 3 million authenticated and appraised works of art and collectibles each year, accessible to all budgets. Discover surprising and inspiring objects as if you were in the famous Hôtel Drouot in Paris, in an auction room in France or elsewhere in the world. The drouot.com application offers live sales (live broadcasts of physical sales) and online-only sales (entirely dematerialized). 【TO TAKE PART IN AUCTIONS】 Whether you're a collector, occasional buyer or antique dealer: Search for an object by category, artist name, auction house or keyword from early paintings to contemporary art, from design to classic furniture, from lithographs to photographs, from watches to branded jewelry. Register an alert to be notified as soon as a new lot matching your search comes up for sale. Create your account to register for sales and view your alerts and auction history at any time. When registering for sales, additional elements may be requested by the Auction House (ID, credit card imprint). Save lots as favorites for easy follow-up before the sale, and find out the auction result afterwards. Thanks to Live technology, you can experience the thrill of live bidding as if you were in the room, but you can also leave automatic bids to be played for you. If you have a question about a sale or lot, easily contact the auction house whose contact details can be found in the catalog's ""Information"" tab. Estimate delivery costs and organize the shipment of your lots thanks to our partner carriers. 【DROUOT.com is continental Europe's #1 auction marketplace for fine art and collectibles. 】 【ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY CATEGORIES】 Find something among: BEAUX ARTS: Icons, Master paintings, Impressionist and modern paintings, Post-war and contemporary paintings, Posters, Watercolors, Lithographs, Photographs, Street Art, Sculptures, marbles and bronzes FURNITURE AND ART OBJECTS : Chairs, Sofas, Armchairs, Stools, Tables, Bookcases, Buffets and enfilades, Desks, Chests, Consoles and corner units, Beds, Screens, Ceramics, Display items, Mirrors, Rugs, Vases, Lighting fixtures COLLECTIVE OBJECTS: Cameras, Musical instruments, Books and manuscripts, Comics, Autographs, Weapons, hunting and militaria, Toys and models, Numismatics LUXURY & ART OF LIVING : Jewelry and precious stones, Rings, Earrings, Cufflinks, Bracelets, Brooches, Necklaces, Fashion and vintage, Handbags (Chanel, Hermes...), Watches (Rolex, Omega...), Tableware and silverware, Housewares and Flatware, Fine Wines ARTS OF ASIA : Arts of the Far East, India and Japan ARTS OF THE WORLD: Archaeology, Arts of Africa, America and Oceania, Inuit Art, Islamic Art, Judaica, Religions. Our networks : Instagram: @drouot_paris Instagram: @lagazettedrouot Facebook + LinkedIn: Drouot Facebook + LinkedIn: La Gazette Drouot Twitter: @Drouot Twitter: @gazette_drouot TikTok: @drouot_paris Pinterest : @drouot_
Gertrude
Discover, connect with, and collect emerging and independent artists. This platform blends social media and e-commerce for buyers seeking new art and artists looking to grow their following. Explore studios, stay updated on events, and purchase art securely.
- Discover emerging and independent artists
- Connect with artists via Studio Pages
- Real-time art world updates
- Filter art by artist, size, price, medium
- Secure art purchasing with Apple Pay
- Follow artist studios and exhibition invitations
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Gertrude is the platform to discover, connect and collect the best emerging and independent artists. Gertrude's app seamlessly blends social media and e-commerce. Whether you’re a buyer looking for the next great piece, or an artist seeking to grow your following, Gertrude is your way into the world of contemporary art. DISCOVER Follow your favourite artists on their Studio Page. Get notified and receive exhibition invitations. Be the first to know about new and sold artworks. Gain a deep understanding of an artists evolving practice and develop your own unique taste CONNECT Keep your finger on the pulse via the Live Feed, giving you access to all the action on Gertrude, in real time. Get a comprehensive overview of the most exciting collaborations, events, promotions, new artists, and market insights on the Bulletin page. COLLECT Show your support by liking artworks. Filter options to refine your search by artist, size, price, or medium. Buy with confidence using our secure platform and Apple Pay. Artist-led, buy art, sell art, contemporary art, art in the home, affordable art, learn about art, art education, collect art. Painting, photography, sculpture, prints, work on paper, installation art. Events, exhibitions, galleries, curation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gertrude at 100% against Drouot.com's 68%. Gertrude also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Drouot.com's advantage is ratings volume (582 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gertrude holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drouot.com has 582 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Drouot.com's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gertrude's.
Drouot.com ships an update every 6 weeks, Gertrude every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drouot.com | Gertrude |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (582 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 582 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Drouot Si | Gertrude Art Technologies Ltd |
Customer experience
Drouot.com
Gertrude
In-app purchases
Drouot.com
No in-app purchases
Gertrude
No in-app purchases








