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Hyrax is an open source Samvera project; the site does not list a commercial subscription for the engine itself.
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- Hyrax is an open source Samvera project; the site does not list a commercial subscription for the engine itself.
Samvera Hyrax
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Hyrax is a Samvera community repository engine built on Ruby on Rails. It provides customizable institutional and digital object repository workflows, including flexible deposit and approval paths, for organizations that need open source preservation infrastructure.
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- Free access
- Hyrax is an open source Samvera project; the site does not list a commercial subscription for the engine itself.
- API access
- Not confirmed on the Hyrax marketing homepage; implementation details live in project documentation and GitHub.
Is Samvera Hyrax right for you?
A good fit for
Libraries, archives, and research institutions adopting Samvera for customizable digital repository applications.
Before you choose
Hyrax is a framework you host and customize rather than a turnkey hosted SaaS product on hyrax.samvera.org.
Open repository engine
hyrax.samvera.org introduces Hyrax as a community-supported Rails engine for building tailored repository applications with workflow flexibility.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workflows | Homepage states Hyrax supports multiple workflows including custom deposit, review, and approval paths. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Community | Site notes Hyrax is maintained and supported by the global Samvera community. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Use cases | Copy describes customizable solutions for institutional repositories and digital object repositories. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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Samvera Hyrax pricing & plans
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What is Samvera Hyrax used for?
Hyrax is a Samvera community repository engine built on Ruby on Rails. It provides customizable institutional and digital object repository workflows, including flexible deposit and approval paths, for organizations that need open source preservation infrastructure.
Does Samvera Hyrax have a free plan?
Hyrax is an open source Samvera project; the site does not list a commercial subscription for the engine itself.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Samvera Hyrax cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Samvera Hyrax through an API?
Not confirmed on the Hyrax marketing homepage; implementation details live in project documentation and GitHub.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Hyrax is a framework you host and customize rather than a turnkey hosted SaaS product on hyrax.samvera.org.
Price history
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