Open Journal Systems (OJS)
The world's most widely used open source journal publishing platform.
Overview
Open Journal Systems (OJS) is an open source solution to managing and publishing scholarly journals online. It is a highly flexible editor-operated journal management and publishing system that can be downloaded for free and installed on a local Web server.
✨ Key Features
- Online author submission
- Management of the entire editorial workflow
- Online publishing of articles and issues
- Indexing in various services
- Customizable website
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source and free to use (self-hosted)
- Large and active community
- Mission-driven by the Public Knowledge Project
Unique Value: Provides a free and open-source platform for managing the entire scholarly publishing workflow.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Used by thousands of journals worldwide, supported by the Public Knowledge Project.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations requiring a fully managed, hands-off solution without any technical overhead.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a cost-effective and customizable alternative to proprietary publishing platforms.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies with hosting provider tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Self-hosted is free. Hosting services have costs.
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