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Dataverse vs Dryad

Dataverse

6.1#2 in research data management softwareFree plan

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Dryad

5.4#6 in research data management software$150 one-time

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Dataverse plans

Dataverse SoftwareFree

Dryad plans

Unsponsored author dataset (up to 5 GB)$150, paid once
Unsponsored author dataset (up to 10 GB)$180, paid once

Pick Dataverse if…

Dataverse suits researchers, journals, institutions, and developers who need to publish, preserve, or work with research datasets. It is a better fit for operators comfortable with Linux commands and system setup.

Pick Dryad if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.

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