OpenAlex
7.9#2 in academic research databasesFrom $5,000 a yearFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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zbMATH Open
6.0#20 in academic research databasesFree planFree planWebAPI
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| Fact | OpenAlex | zbMATH Open |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | FIZ Karlsruhe lists a customer service contact by telephone and email for questions about its offerings. |
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
zbMATH Open plans
- zbMATH OpenFree
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 zbMATH Open if…
It is designed for mathematicians in research and teaching who need to find mathematical literature, authors, references, and software. Its formula search and API may also suit research and integration work.