Archivematica vs Kerio Connect
Archivematica
archivematica.orgKerio Connect
support.kerioconnect.gfi.comSide by side
| Figure | Archivematica | Kerio Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $953.33/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Archiving Software | 8.6 (#1) | 7.7 (#8) |
| API | The documentation includes API references for Archivematica and the Storage Service. | The product license includes use of the Kerio Connect API on the server, and the maker says there is no royalty fee for API use. |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include AtoM, ArchivesSpace, Avalon Media System, DuraCloud, Swift, Islandora, Arkivum, Handle.Net, and Dataverse. | The product supports Microsoft Outlook, Kerio Outlook Connector, Exchange ActiveSync, Apple applications, and XMPP messaging clients such as Pidgin. |
| Support | The project community is supported through a discussion list, user group meetings, training and workshops, and installation and service agreements from Artefactual Systems. | The maker provides a Kerio Connect support portal with knowledge articles and release notes. |
Plans
Archivematica
- Archivematica softwareFree
- Archivematica Hosting$11,440 a year
- Enterprise Subscriptions$28,600 a year
Kerio Connect
- Commercial license (processed through GFI Partners)Priced on request
In their own words
Archivematica
Archivematica is an open-source application for preserving digital content and maintaining long-term access to it. It supports processing from ingest through access in line with the ISO-OAIS functional model, using standards including METS, PREMIS, Dublin Core, and BagIt. Archivists can configure ingest choices and control steps such as format identification, privacy checks, package extraction, transcription, and normalization. Its editable Format Policy Registry provides policies for these processes and integrates with PRONOM. The dashboard supports searching archival storage and downloading Archival Information Packages as packages, individual objects, or collections. Deletion through the Storage Service requires justification and approval. Documented integrations include AtoM, ArchivesSpace, Avalon Media System, DuraCloud, Swift, Islandora, Arkivum, Handle.Net, and Dataverse; API references cover Archivematica and the Storage Service. The software is free to download, install, and use. Artefactual offers hosted service starting at $11,440 a year and Enterprise Subscriptions starting at $28,600 a year.
Kerio Connect
Kerio Connect has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.