OSPool Boasts 48% Growth in Users

From 2024 to 2026, the OSPool saw a 48% increase in users, rising to 730 users in 2026 (last 12 months). The OSPool, a shared computing capacity available to researchers at U.S. academic institutions, has seen significant growth in numbers over the last two years.

A 56% increase in jobs completed was also observed, increasing from 185 million jobs in 2024 to 421 million in 2026.

Left: Bar graph showing the 48% growth of OSPool users from 2024 to 2026. Right: Bar graph showing the 56% increase in OSPool jobs completed from 2024 to 2026.

OSDF files transferred rose from 221 million in 2025 to 462 million in 2026, representing a 52% increase in just one year.

Additionally, 2025-2026 saw 18 new institutions contributing to the OSPool and three new benefitting institutions, bringing the total number of contributing institutions up to 102 and benefitting institutions to 118.

Left: Bar graph showing the 52% year-over-year growth in OSDF file transfers. Right: Bar graph showing the year-over-year growth of contributing and benefiting institutions on the OSPool.