Best Data Archiving Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Preservica is ranked #1 of 27 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Archon Data Store and Komprise Intelligent Data Management. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Preservica at $310/mo.
Data archiving software is built around keeping information over time and making it available for later retrieval. Compare the entries on supported data sources, retention policies, and search and restore capabilities, then weigh deployment and deduplication options. Immutable archives and legal hold are also among the listed criteria, as are free-plan availability and paid starting prices. Preservica, Archon Data Store, and Infobelt Enterprise Information Archiving lead the ranking, followed by Archive360 and Docbyte Vault. Focus on the information you need to retain and the ways you may need to locate or restore it when comparing these capabilities.
27 data archiving software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Deployment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preservica | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $310/mo | Yes | 310 /mo | hybrid | View |
| 2 | Archon Data Store | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 3 |  Komprise Intelligent Data Management | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 4 | Archive360 | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | cloud | View |
| 5 | Arkivum | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | cloud | View |
| 6 | Docbyte Vault | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | cloud | View |
| 7 | Infobelt Enterprise Information Archiving | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 8 | Archivematica | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | on_premises | View |
| 9 |  HuskHoard | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | on_premises | View |
| 10 |  RODA | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | on_premises | View |
| 11 |  Fedora Repository | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | hybrid | View |
| 12 |  Salesforce Archive | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 13 | Cella Information Lifecycle Management | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 14 | Datacyclic | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 15 |  Datadobi Open Archive | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 16 | OpenText Information Archive | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 17 |  PoINT Storage Manager | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | on_premises | View |
| 18 |  QStar Archive Manager | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 19 |  Quorum onQ Archive Vault | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | hybrid | View |
| 20 | ZL Unified Archive | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 21 | DataArchiva | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | hybrid | View |
| 22 | ESSArch Digital Archive | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | on_premises | View |
| 23 | NetApp SnapLock | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | on_premises | View |
| 24 |  SkyDoks Enterprise | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 25 |  SMARCK | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | hybrid | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which data archiving software is ranked first on Inferse?
Preservica is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 7.4. Archon Data Store is second and Komprise Intelligent Data Management third.
How many of these have a free plan?
1 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Preservica has the lowest first paid tier we found: $310/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.