Tiered
Capacity.
Precision infrastructure tailored to your publication volume. Predictable, transparent, and engineered for institutional efficiency.
| Plan Identity | Submissions / Y | Price (USD/Y) | Price / Sub | Advantage vs EJ* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter (Free) | 10 | $0 (Free) | $0.00 | Risk-Free: No entry cost. |
| Junior Scholar | 25 | $99 | $3.96 | ~50% Savings (EJ: ~$210) |
| Standard | 50 | $179 | $3.58 | Major Discount (EJ: ~$365) |
| Growth | 100 | $329 | $3.29 | Better Value (EJ: ~$470) |
| Institutional | 250 | $599 | $2.40 | High Volume Savings (EJ: ~$700) |
| Press/Enterprise | 500 | $999 | $1.99 | Under $2 per sub (EJ: ~$940) |
| Elite Press | 750 | $1,349 | $1.80 | Deep Discount (EJ: ~$1,210) |
| Mega-Journal | 1,000 | $1,649 | $1.65 | Save over $150 (EJ: ~$1,460) |
| Global Publisher | 1,500 | $2,149 | $1.43 | Massive Scale (EJ: ~$2,090) |
| Consortium | 2,000 | $2,599 | $1.30 | Best Market Rate (EJ: ~$2,610) |
| Unlimited | Custom | Contact Us | Negotiable | Tailored for University Systems. |
*EJManager comparison based on standard market equivalents as of 2025.
Strategic
Advantage.
The Free Tier
Unlike legacy systems with high entry barriers, we offer a functional Free Tier to enable new journals to establish their digital footprint before scaling.
Price Leadership
At every tier, ems.pub delivers infrastructure at a significantly lower investment point than the Euro-to-USD equivalent of major competitors.
OJS 3.5 Advantage
Instead of proprietary siloed interfaces, we utilize the industry-standard OJS 3.5 — offering superior SEO, a vast plugin ecosystem, and modular responsiveness.
How are submission counts calculated?
Submission counts are calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. If a journal exceeds their tier limit, they will be automatically invited to upgrade to the next level to maintain service continuity and technical performance.
Why choose Annual Billing?
Our simple annual fee structure is engineered for streamlined institutional approval. Unlike submission token systems with complex expiry logic, our flat yearly rate ensures predictable budgeting for university accounting departments.
Transitioning between modules?
Tier transitions are seamless. If your volume scales unexpectedly, the system architecture adjusts dynamically. We prioritize service continuity above all.