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Head-to-head · Research Data Management Software

Zenodo vs DMPonline

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Zenodo #1 in Research Data Management Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Zenodo
DMPonline #6 in Research Data Management Software 8.8/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit DMPonline

Zenodo leads on 0 checks, DMPonline 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 scoreZenodo · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresZenodo · 2 of 3

Zenodo scores higher on our rubric for research data management software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Zenodo is the better fit for free, general-purpose research data publishing. DMPonline is the better fit for institutions standardizing DMP creation and review.

  • Zenodo fits best

    Free, general-purpose research data publishing

  • DMPonline fits best

    Institutions standardizing DMP creation and review

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Side by side

Feature Zenodo 9.4/10 Visit ↗ DMPonline 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in Research Data Management Software #6 in Research Data Management Software
Best for Free, general-purpose research data publishing Institutions standardizing DMP creation and review
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price None Free plan · pricing on request
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zenodo 2/3 · DMPonline 1/3
DMP templates Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Metadata standards ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Persistent identifiers ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Repository access Managed Not checked yet
Storage limit 50 GB Not checked yet
Access controls Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Publishes datasets, publications, software, and other research objects
  • Assigns a DOI to each published record and supports versioning
  • Offers public or restricted access, embargoes, and curated communities
  • Funder and institutional templates support plan creation.
  • Contextual guidance and example answers help shape plans.
  • Institutions can add templates, statistics, branding, and API access.
Cons
  • The default storage quota is 50 GB per record
  • Cloud deployment may not suit teams requiring self-hosting
  • Its broad repository scope may not fit specialized data workflows
  • 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.
Our verdict

Zenodo is a general-purpose research repository from CERN for researchers and groups that need to share and preserve datasets, publications, software, and other digital research objects. Records combine files with descriptive metadata;…

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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…

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  1. ZenodoResearch Data Management Software 9.4Free plan
  2. DMPonlineResearch Data Management Software 8.8Free plan · pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zenodo — where it wins

    • Publishes datasets, publications, software, and other research objects
    • Assigns a DOI to each published record and supports versioning
    • Offers public or restricted access, embargoes, and curated communities

    Where it doesn't

    • The default storage quota is 50 GB per record
    • Cloud deployment may not suit teams requiring self-hosting
    • Its broad repository scope may not fit specialized data workflows

  • 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.
  • Zenodo9.4/10 · Free plan

    Free repository for publishing research objects with DOIs, versioning, and access controls.

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  • 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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