Archivematica
6.8#2 in data archiving softwareFrom $11,440 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Datacyclic
6.1#10 in data archiving softwareAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Archivematica | Datacyclic |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 | The official About page gives 2025 as the founding year. |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include AtoM, ArchivesSpace, Avalon Media System, DuraCloud, Swift, Islandora, Arkivum, Handle.Net, and Dataverse. | The maker lists relational database connectivity through JDBC or drivers, including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. |
| Purpose | Archivematica is an open-source application for preserving long-term access to trustworthy, authentic, and reliable digital content. | Datacyclic helps enterprises archive historical data, govern its lifecycle, and retain access after applications or databases are retired. |
Archivematica plans
- Archivematica softwareFree
- Archivematica Hosting$11,440 a year
- Enterprise Subscriptions$28,600 a year
Datacyclic plans
- Custom enterprise engagementPriced on request
- Custom enterprise pricingPriced on request
Pick Archivematica if…
Archivematica suits archivists and librarians who need structured digital preservation workflows and long-term access controls. It is intended to help organizations with limited technical and financial capacity, while also supporting hosted and custom environments.
Pick Datacyclic if…
Enterprises in sectors such as finance, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, SaaS, retail, manufacturing, and enterprise IT. It suits teams managing long-term archives on customer-controlled infrastructure.