A CLZ alternative for collectors whose stuff spans categories.
One private vault for comics, cards, books, games, bottles, watches, home inventory, and the odd things no specialist app fits.
CLZ is strong when you want a dedicated database for one media category. AssetVault is for the collector who also needs receipts, serial numbers, photos, insurance records, firearms, watches, Funko Pop figures, cards, bottles, tools, and estate notes in the same private app.
Honest difference: AssetVault does not claim to beat CLZ's specialist databases release-for-release. It wins when you need one offline-first ownership record across many types of valuable things.
CLZ vs AssetVault
| Need | CLZ-style app | AssetVault |
|---|---|---|
| Deep media databases | Strong fit for category-specific media collections | Focused on your owned-item record |
| Mixed collections | Separate app/database per category | One vault for cards, comics, bottles, watches, firearms, receipts, and home inventory |
| Privacy | Cloud/database workflow depends on CLZ product | Core inventory is offline-first with no AssetVault inventory cloud |
| Insurance/estate | Collection database first | PDF reports, Full Export, receipts, serials, values, and legacy notes |
| Collector+ tools | Specialist database workflows | AI Photo ID, AI Pre-Grade, active-listing pricing, and bulk photo import |
Move a CLZ CSV
- Export from your CLZ app. Use CSV export for the relevant collection.
- Open AssetVault import. Choose CLZ and select the exported CSV.
- Review fields. Titles, categories, condition, values, notes, and cert numbers should be checked before final save.
- Attach key photos. Cover scans and item photos may need to be reattached depending on your export.
FAQ
Does AssetVault replace CLZ's specialist databases?
No. CLZ has deep specialist databases. AssetVault focuses on private ownership records across categories.
Can AssetVault import CLZ exports?
Yes, via the CLZ import path. Review mapped fields because CLZ apps and custom fields can differ by collection type.