OpenAlex
7.9#2 in academic research databasesFrom $5,000 a yearFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitOpenAlex vs SSRN
What both publish
| Fact | OpenAlex | SSRN |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | OpenAlex's transparency page says Impactstory incorporated in North Carolina in 2012. | 1994 |
| Support | 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. | SSRN directs questions about commercial contracts, data, or transition planning to [email protected]. |
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
SSRN plans
- SSRN preprint platformFree
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 SSRN if…
SSRN suits researchers seeking multidisciplinary early-stage work, as well as scholars who want to share papers or search research by topic, author, or other fields.