Head-to-head · Research Data Management Software
Figshare vs DMPonline
Figshare leads on 0 checks, DMPonline on 1, and 3 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 planboth
- Most featuresFigshare · 2 of 3
Figshare scores higher on our rubric for research data management software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
DMPonline offers dmp templates; Figshare doesn't.
Figshare is the better fit for institutions needing an integrated research repository. DMPonline is the better fit for institutions standardizing DMP creation and review.
- Figshare fits best
Institutions needing an integrated research repository
- DMPonline fits best
Institutions standardizing DMP creation and review
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Side by side
| Feature | Figshare 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | DMPonline 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Research Data Management Software | #6 in Research Data Management Software |
| Best for | Institutions needing an integrated research repository | Institutions standardizing DMP creation and review |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | Free plan · pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Figshare 2/3 · DMPonline 1/3 | ||
| DMP templates | — | ✓ (best) |
| Metadata standards | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Persistent identifiers | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Repository access | Managed | Not checked yet |
| 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 → |
DMPonline is a web-based tool from the Digital Curation Centre for researchers and research teams creating data management and sharing plans. Its free basic service supports creating, reviewing, and sharing plans, while funder 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
DMPonline — where it wins
- Funder and institutional templates support plan creation.
- Contextual guidance and example answers help shape plans.
- Institutions can add templates, statistics, branding, and API access.
Where it doesn't
- Institutional subscriptions require contacting sales for pricing.
- Institutional branding and customized URLs require an enhanced subscription.
- Its focus is data management plans rather than broader research data workflows.
- Figshare9.2/10 · Free plan
A repository for publishing, organizing, and tracking research outputs, with free and paid options.
Visit FigshareFull verdict → - DMPonline8.8/10 · Free plan · pricing on request
A free DMP tool for researchers, with institutional customization and review features.
Visit DMPonlineFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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