Inspec
5.4#27 in academic research databasesWebAPI
VisitInspec vs OpenAlex
What both publish
| Fact | Inspec | OpenAlex |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 | OpenAlex's transparency page says Impactstory incorporated in North Carolina in 2012. |
| Support | The IET provides Inspec guides, platform user guides, and an Inspec Analytics user guide. | Member includes community support, Member+ includes ticket-based help for critical API bugs, and Partner includes full ticket-based support for API and data issues. |
Inspec plans
- Inspec Analytics PlusPriced on request
- Inspec ArchivePriced on request
- Inspec subscriptionPriced on request
OpenAlex plans
- FreeFree
- Pay as you go$1, paid once
- Member$5,000 a year
- Member+$10,000 a year
- Partner$20,000 a year
Pick Inspec if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick OpenAlex if…
OpenAlex suits researchers and developers who need a broad research catalog, API access, or bulk data downloads. Teams using its unsanitized external text fields should follow its guidance to escape output and apply OWASP XSS-prevention practices.