OpenAlex
7.9#2 in academic research databasesFrom $5,000 a yearFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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Project MUSE
7.5#5 in academic research databasesAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | OpenAlex | Project MUSE |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | OpenAlex's transparency page says Impactstory incorporated in North Carolina in 2012. | LinkedIn lists Project MUSE as founded in 1995. |
| Integrations | Website exports support CSV, RIS for EndNote or Zotero, and TXT, while VOSviewer connects directly through the API. | Discovery and linking partners include EBSCO, Ex Libris/Clarivate, Google Scholar, OCLC WorldCat, WorldShare, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. |
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
Project MUSE plans
- MUSE Journal Collection trialFree
- Premium Journals Collection (school libraries)$2,095 a year
- 2027 PLUS+ Package$13,121.40 a year
- Individual articles and issues—
- Institutional journal collectionsPriced on request
- MUSE Journal Collection subscription—
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.
Pick Project MUSE if…
It suits students, researchers, libraries, and institutions seeking multidisciplinary scholarly books and journals. It is also useful for individuals who need selected online articles or issues.