Arkivum
5.4#19 in data archiving softwareWebAPI
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Preservica
6.8#3 in data archiving softwareFrom $310 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Arkivum | Preservica |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom |
| Purpose | It combines safeguarding, preservation, search, controlled access and migration support to help keep archived content usable over time. | Preservica’s Active Digital Preservation software preserves long-term digital information in future-friendly formats so it remains readable and reusable. |
| Support | New customers receive training sessions, online user guides and training videos; Arkivum says it provides two major updates per year at no charge to customers. | Customers can access the Service Desk, product documentation, user forums and live how-to training webinars. |
Arkivum plans
- Custom packagePriced on request
Preservica plans
- StarterFree
- Starter Plus$310 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
Pick Arkivum if…
Arkivum may suit organizations with long-term digital retention needs, including life sciences, research, cultural institutions, and corporate archives. It is intended for digital archives rather than paper digitization.
Pick Preservica if…
Preservica suits business, government, academic, and cultural organizations that need to preserve digital information. Its stated users include archives, libraries, and museums.