Archiware P5 Archive
Enterprise information archiving software
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What is Archiware P5 Archive
Archiware P5 Archive is an archiving application designed to store and preserve large volumes of files and media assets on long-term storage such as tape libraries and disk-based repositories. It is commonly used by media and post-production teams and IT administrators who need cataloging, retrieval, and retention of project data over time. The product focuses on file-based archiving workflows and integrates with common storage hardware and filesystems rather than providing a communications-focused archive (for example, email or messaging).
Optimized for file and media
P5 Archive is built around file-based archiving, which aligns well with media projects, large directories, and unstructured content. It supports workflows where users need to locate and restore specific assets rather than only performing full-system restores. This focus can be a better fit than platforms primarily designed for archiving communications content.
Tape library support
The product is designed to work with tape libraries and LTO-based workflows, which remain common for cost-effective long-term retention. It provides mechanisms to write, catalog, and retrieve archived data from tape, supporting offline storage practices. This is useful for organizations that prioritize air-gapped retention and predictable long-term storage costs.
Cataloging and restore workflows
P5 Archive maintains an index/catalog to help users find archived content and restore it when needed. This supports operational use cases such as reusing footage, reopening completed projects, or responding to internal requests for historical files. The emphasis on browse-and-restore differentiates it from solutions that focus mainly on compliance supervision of communications.
Not a communications archive
P5 Archive is not primarily designed for archiving email, chat, or social communications with supervision and eDiscovery workflows. Organizations seeking compliance-oriented capture, legal hold, and content review for communications may need additional tools. This can increase complexity when a single enterprise archive is required across multiple content types.
Compliance features may be limited
Compared with enterprise information archiving platforms centered on governance, P5 Archive’s strengths are operational archiving and storage management. Capabilities such as advanced retention policy automation across systems, case management, and broad regulatory reporting may require complementary governance tooling. Fit depends on whether the archive is driven by IT operations or by legal/compliance requirements.
Infrastructure and admin overhead
Tape-based and on-premises archiving typically requires planning for hardware, media handling, and operational procedures (for example, rotation and offsite storage). Administration can be more hands-on than fully managed cloud archiving services. Organizations without storage operations maturity may face higher ongoing effort.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| P5 Desktop LTO Edition | €1,450 / $2,030 / £1,250 | Bundle for a single host with up to two LTO drives. Includes P5 Backup & P5 Archive functionality in a non-expandable license; includes one year maintenance & support. (Archiware product page & product configurator). |
| P5 Archive Edition | €3,900 / $5,640 / £4,250 | "Archive Edition" bundle: includes P5 Backup and P5 Archive for 1 server with 2 drives, plus Media Management & Storage license for 25 slots or 300 TB (disk/cloud). Price examples shown on Archiware Product Configurator. |
| P5 Professional Edition | €6,200 / $8,680 / £6,600 | Includes all P5 modules, license for 5 server agents and 10 workstation agents, Media Management & Storage for 50 slots or 600 TB, and 2 Media Drive licenses. Price example on Archiware Product Configurator. |
Note: Archiware states P5 pricing depends on modules, storage size and other options and recommends using the P5 Product Configurator or contacting sales for an exact quote; the configurator and product pages are the official sources for quotes.
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