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ArchiveBox vs Archivematica
Both stand on archiving software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWeb
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Archivematica combines standards-based preservation processing with configurable workflows and archival storage tools. The software itself is free, while hosted and enterprise options have listed starting prices.
Visit ArchivematicaThe facts
| ArchiveBox | Archivematica | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Archivematica Hosting: $11,440 a year |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | archivebox.io | archivematica.org |
| On archiving software | #5 of 26 | #1 of 26 |
ArchiveBox: what it does well
Archivematica: what it does well
- Free open-source software to download, install, and use
- Processes digital objects from ingest through access
- Editable format policies integrate with PRONOM
- Storage search and AIP downloads in several forms
- Documented integrations include AtoM and ArchivesSpace
What to know first
- Hosted Archivematica starts at $11,440 a year
- Enterprise Subscriptions start at $28,600 a year
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