Kryštof KomanecChoosing the right Data Management Plan (DMP) tool can be a turning point for your entire organisation. It shapes how your teams collaborate, how effectively your data is managed across projects, and how your research creates lasting value. A DMP tool is more than a checkbox for funders; it can become a central piece of your research infrastructure, embedding best practices while communicating with other tools, apps, and repositories to support data quality, reusability, and FAIR compliance.
When your team begins a project, having a DMP tool that offers clear guidance can reduce confusion and hesitation. DMPonline provides a straightforward, funder-focused interface for getting the basics in place quickly. Data Stewardship Wizard (DSW) appeals to teams preferring a self-deployed option to maintain complete control over every aspect of their instance, though this requires advanced technical knowledge and various resources, human and technical. FAIR Wizard offers structured guidance and adaptability, with hints, validations, and collaboration while handling all deployment and maintenance, removing the burden from the organisation.
Here are blog posts we previously created comparing FAIR Wizard with DMPonline and RDMO.
Throughout your project, your DMP should adapt as your team gathers new data, changes methods, or adds collaborators. Tools that allow clear updates and transparent version control turn your DMP into an active project management companion. FAIR Wizard’s active development and user-focused support ensure it stays current with best practices while remaining user-friendly for teams of all sizes.
Aligning your project with FAIR principles should be integrated from the start. Tools with FAIR compliance checks and metadata validation maximise the impact of your data, ensuring it is discoverable and reusable by others while adding value beyond immediate project goals. FAIR Wizard’s commitment to these principles helps your teams meet compliance requirements while contributing to open science and transparency.
Ultimately, selecting the best DMP tool for your organisation is about choosing a partner for your data journey. While DMPonline and DSW serve specific needs, FAIR Wizard’s focus on active development, FAIR compliance, and user-centric design makes it a strong choice for organisations looking to improve the efficiency, quality, and long-term value of their research data management practices.
To get a detailed overview of Data Stewardship Wizard and FAIR Wizard differences, you can read our comparison.
