Zenodo
Research. Shared.
Overview
Zenodo is a general-purpose open repository developed under the European OpenAIRE program and operated by CERN. It allows researchers to deposit research papers, data sets, research software, reports, and any other research related digital artifacts. For each submission, a persistent digital object identifier (DOI) is minted, which makes the stored items easily citable.
✨ Key Features
- Data and software sharing
- DOI minting
- Integration with GitHub
- Long-term preservation
- Versioning
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Operated by CERN, ensuring long-term stability
- Strong integration with GitHub
- Completely free and open
Unique Value: A free and reliable place to store and share all your research outputs, from data to software.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Sharing datasets associated with a publication
- Archiving software used in a research project
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Formal peer-reviewed journal publishing
🏆 Alternatives
Zenodo's backing by CERN provides a high level of trust and long-term preservation commitment.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free to upload and access data, with a 50GB per record file size limit.
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