ESSArch Digital Archive
6.7#5 in data archiving softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Preservica
6.8#3 in data archiving softwareFrom $310 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | ESSArch Digital Archive | Preservica |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Saltsjö-Boo, Sweden | Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom |
| Purpose | ESSArch Digital Archive is an open source based solution for long-term preservation of digital information. | Preservica’s Active Digital Preservation software preserves long-term digital information in future-friendly formats so it remains readable and reusable. |
| Support | The GitHub project says service and support for ESSArch Core are regulated in a maintenance contract with ES Solutions AB. | Customers can access the Service Desk, product documentation, user forums and live how-to training webinars. |
ESSArch Digital Archive plans
- ESSArch Digital ArchiveFree
Preservica plans
- StarterFree
- Starter Plus$310 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
Pick ESSArch Digital Archive if…
ESSArch suits organizations preserving digital records over the long term, including public- and private-sector organizations. It is relevant to teams needing package ingest, preservation maintenance, access, and storage migration workflows.
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.