EPrints
6.1#39 in document management softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Group-Office
8.2#3 in document management softwareFrom €12 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | EPrints | Group-Office |
|---|---|---|
| Customization | Installations can be customized for branding, data schemas, collection workflows, metadata record presentation, and integrations with systems such as CRIS or institutional websites. | GroupOffice Studio lets power users create their own modules, and the product supports custom fields and filters. |
| Headquarters | Southampton, United Kingdom (University of Southampton) | 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands |
| Support | EPrints Services offers hosting, support contracts, and one-off consultancy for EPrints installations or extensions. | The Professional self-hosted plan includes helpdesk support from 9 to 5 CET/CEST, and service contracts list weekday phone support from 9 to 17. |
EPrints plans
- EPrints CoreFree
Group-Office plans
- CommunityFree
- Professional€439, paid once
- Professional updates€219 a year
- Online€12 a month
- Community (self-hosted)Free
- Billing add-on€219, paid once
Pick EPrints if…
EPrints suits institutions and organizations that want a customizable repository for academic outputs or related collections. Self-installation is a fit for those with a suitable Linux server and the required packages.
Pick Group-Office if…
Group-Office suits teams that want collaboration, CRM and project tools in one system, with a choice between self-hosting and hosted service. It may also suit organizations that need device synchronization, document integrations, finance tools or custom modules and fields.