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Archivematica

Open-source digital preservation system.

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Overview

Archivematica is an open-source digital preservation system that allows institutions to process digital objects from ingest to access in compliance with the ISO-OAIS functional model. It uses a micro-services approach to create trustworthy, authentic, and reliable Archival Information Packages (AIPs).

✨ Key Features

  • Digital Preservation
  • OAIS Compliance
  • Format Policy Registry
  • Metadata Extraction and Management
  • Ingest Workflows
  • Integration with Storage and Access Systems

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Open-source
  • Standards-based (OAIS)
  • Active community

Unique Value: Provides a transparent and standards-compliant way to ensure long-term access to digital materials, with the flexibility of being open-source.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Archival Digital Preservation Institutional Repositories Long-term preservation of research data Government and corporate record-keeping

✅ Best For

  • Widely used by archives, libraries, and other memory institutions for digital preservation.

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Organizations looking for a simple, out-of-the-box DAM solution without a focus on long-term preservation.

🏆 Alternatives

Preservica Arkivum

Offers a more hands-on and customizable approach to digital preservation compared to proprietary, all-in-one solutions.

💻 Platforms

Web API

🔌 Integrations

ArchivesSpace DSpace CONTENTdm Islandora DuraCloud Arkivum

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Paid support plans tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR ✓ SSO

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: Self-hosted open source

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