DSpace open source software enables open sharing of content that spans organizations, continents and time.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
Apps similar to Ambra include DSpace, which is free and open source. Other options are Open Journal Systems, Evergreen ILS, FedoraCommons and Invenio. In total there are seven Library Managers like Ambra for Linux, Windows, Mac, the web and self-hosting.
DSpace open source software enables open sharing of content that spans organizations, continents and time.
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