The Modern Alternative to Open Journal Systems (OJS)
Everything OJS offers — plus managed hosting, DOIs, and 24/7 support. No server required.
Launch in 24 hours
From signup to live journal in one business day.
No technical skills needed
No servers, no developers — just your journal.
Global indexing support
UGC CARE, Scopus, DOAJ, Google Scholar ready.
Always up to date
Automatic platform updates, zero maintenance.
Everything your journal needs
Four pillars that cover the complete publishing lifecycle.
Journal Website
- Custom domain & branding
- SEO-optimized pages
- Mobile-first design
- Editorial board pages
- Author guidelines
- Contact & submission info
Editorial Workflow
- Structured submission forms
- Reviewer assignment
- Single & double-blind review
- Decision tracking
- Revision management
- Email notifications
Publishing
- Crossref DOI assignment
- JATS XML export
- OAI-PMH metadata
- Issue scheduling
- Open access support
- Article archiving
Growth
- Google Scholar indexing
- DOAJ-ready metadata
- Journal analytics
- Multi-journal support
- Payment integration
- Indexed discovery
What ScholarJMS does for your journal
Benefits, not just features.
Frequently asked questions
About OJS Alternative and ScholarJMS.
OJS requires self-hosting, technical setup, and ongoing server maintenance. ScholarJMS is managed, launches in 24 hours, and includes DOI support and dedicated help — without the IT overhead.
Yes. ScholarJMS offers full data migration services including past issues, articles, metadata, user accounts, and reviewer records.
ScholarJMS covers everything OJS offers for submission, review, and publication — plus adds managed hosting, built-in DOI support, and 24/7 expert assistance.
Ready to get started?
ScholarJMS is the academic publishing platform for modern journals. Launch your journal today — no technical setup required.