Head-to-head · Research Data Management Software
Figshare vs DaRUS
Figshare leads on 0 checks, DaRUS on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFigshare · 9.2/10
- Free planonly Figshare
Figshare scores higher on our rubric for research data management software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Figshare is the better fit for institutions needing an integrated research repository. DaRUS is the better fit for institutional teams managing research data.
- Figshare fits best
Institutions needing an integrated research repository
- DaRUS fits best
Institutional teams managing research data
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Side by side
| Feature | Figshare 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | DaRUS 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Research Data Management Software | #4 in Research Data Management Software |
| Best for | Institutions needing an integrated research repository | Institutional teams managing research data |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Not checked yet |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Figshare 2/3 · DaRUS 2/3 | ||
| DMP templates | — | — |
| Metadata standards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Persistent identifiers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Repository access | Managed | Managed |
| Storage limit | 20 GB | Not checked yet |
| Access controls | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | Figshare provides repository services for individual researchers and organizations that need to store, share, showcase, and manage research outputs. Researchers can publish datasets, papers, code, media, and theses, while institutions can… Read the review → |
DaRUS gives University of Stuttgart members and partners a managed repository for archiving, sharing, and publishing research datasets, scripts, and code. Research groups and projects can maintain data spaces with configurable search and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Figshare — where it wins
- Publishes datasets, papers, code, media, and theses with DataCite DOIs
- Supports public, embargoed, and private-link sharing
- Connects with research systems, code hosts, and analytics services
Where it doesn't
- Figshare Plus is a one-time charge tied to storage and a project or publication
- Paid Plus tiers start at $1,225
- Institutional and publisher services require contacting Figshare
DaRUS — where it wins
- Assigns DOIs to published datasets for citation
- Supports configurable metadata and reusable templates
- Offers review workflows and multiple access modes
Where it doesn't
- Designed for University of Stuttgart members and partners
- Focused on repository management rather than DMP templates
- No DMP templates are included
- Figshare9.2/10 · Free plan
A repository for publishing, organizing, and tracking research outputs, with free and paid options.
Visit FigshareFull verdict → - DaRUS9.0/10 · Free
A managed repository for research datasets, scripts, and code, with review and access controls.
Visit DaRUSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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