Today, the decision to choose a data repository can be quite a challenge. Some academic disciplines have established and consolidated certain research data repositories. In contrast, other research fields do not have these possibilities.

The selection of one repository over another requires some planning when generating data, as compliance with their specific requirements (metadata standards, documentation, copyright, preservation, etc.) is necessary.

• Thematic or discipline-specific data repositories provide knowledge and experience in managing data within their context.
• Multidisciplinary or general data repositories allow the deposit of data from any thematic area. They typically offer more user-friendly navigation and visualization functionalities.