ArchivesSpace

Open source

Open source archives information system for managing and describing collections.

by ArchivesSpaceOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://docs.archivesspace.orgVerified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): archives, archival-description, digital-collections, open-source, librariesVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hosted, SaaSVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerified
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/archivesspace/archivesspaceVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Accessioning, arrangement, description, and preservation in a single content management system, Management of archives, manuscripts, and digital objects, Open source application developed by archivists for archivesVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Archival institutions wanting a free, open-source, community-supported system for accessioning, arrangement, and description.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Archival description and access for museums, libraries, and historical societies, Managing manuscripts and digital objectsVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): specialistVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 4.2.0Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerified

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