Launch a professional journal platform with structured editorial workflows, secure hosting, branded websites, submission and peer-review tools, DOI support and scalable multi-journal capacity.
Each plan has a one-time setup fee and an annual hosting fee. The first-year total combines both charges.
A self-service entry plan for a new journal that needs a professional web presence at a controlled cost.
First-year total: $1,350
A managed launch package for one journal requiring foundational setup and email support.
First-year total: $2,200
A complete single-journal publishing system with online submission, peer review and editorial tools.
First-year total: $3,600
A scalable multi-journal platform with DOI integration, APC payments and priority support.
First-year total: $6,000
A fully branded institutional publishing environment for universities and research organisations.
First-year total: $10,600
Use the table to compare infrastructure, workflow, support and add-on availability.
| Features | Essential | Launch | Starter | Professional ⭐ | Institutional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $750 Setup $600 / Year | $1,200 Setup $1,000 / Year | $2,000 Setup $1,600 / Year | $3,500 Setup $2,500 / Year | $6,000 Setup $4,600 / Year |
| Journal Website Setup | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Online Manuscript Submission | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Peer Review Management | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Editorial Dashboard | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Editorial Workflow | Basic | Basic | Full | Advanced | Advanced |
| Number of Journals | 1 | 1 | 1 | Up to 5 | Up to 10 |
| Storage Capacity | 5GB | 3GB | 10GB | 20GB | 50GB |
| Professional Emails | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 30 |
| DOI Integration | — | — | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| APC Payment Gateway | — | — | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Branding | Template | Basic | Basic | Advanced | Full |
| Security Monitoring | Standard | Standard | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Technical Support | No technical support | Standard | Priority | Dedicated | |
| Editorial Team Training | — | — | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Indexing Guidance | — | — | — | — | ✔ |
| SEO Optimised | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Optional Add-ons | Not available | Not available | Available | Available | Available |
Add-on services begin from Plan 3 — Starter. They are not available on Essential or Launch.
| Add-on service | What it covers | Price | Eligible plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Journal Setup | Add more journals beyond the selected plan limit. | $500 / journal | Starter, Professional, Institutional |
| Website Redesign | Upgrade the journal theme, homepage and user-interface design. | $500 | Starter, Professional, Institutional |
| DOI Registration Support | Assistance with DOI setup, configuration and deposit workflow. | $400 | Starter, Professional, Institutional |
| APC Payment Integration | Enable article processing charges using supported payment gateways. | $1,000 | Starter, Professional, Institutional |
| Data Migration | Move a compatible journal database and files from another platform. | $400 | Starter, Professional, Institutional |
| Indexing Assistance | Preparation and guidance for DOAJ, Scopus and other indexing applications. | $500 | Starter, Professional, Institutional |
Domain renewal, DOI prefix or Crossref membership charges, indexing approval fees, payment-gateway transaction charges and third-party services are excluded unless expressly included in a written quotation. The Essential plan is self-service and has no technical support or optional add-ons.