OpenAlex vs ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global

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

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global plans

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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 ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global if…

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