Preservica
6.8#3 in data archiving softwareFrom $310 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitPreservica vs RODA
What both publish
| Fact | Preservica | RODA |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2006 |
| Intended users | Preservica describes its users as business, government, academic and cultural organizations, including archives, libraries and museums. | The Community Edition is designed for mid-sized organizations, while the Enterprise editions target large-scale production environments. |
| Purpose | Preservica’s Active Digital Preservation software preserves long-term digital information in future-friendly formats so it remains readable and reusable. | RODA is a long-term digital repository for ingesting, managing, and providing access to digital content, with functions covering the main OAIS reference model units. |
| Support | Customers can access the Service Desk, product documentation, user forums and live how-to training webinars. | Community support is available through GitHub Discussions and issues; professional support services include helpdesk, SLAs, security patches, and monitoring. |
Preservica plans
- StarterFree
- Starter Plus$310 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
RODA plans
- Community EditionFree
Pick Preservica if…
Preservica suits business, government, academic, and cultural organizations that need to preserve digital information. Its stated users include archives, libraries, and museums.
Pick RODA if…
RODA suits mid-sized organizations that need ingest, discovery, preservation and retention functions. Organizations handling large collections can consider its Enterprise editions and distributed services, with production architecture tailored to repository requirements.