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, server configuration, plugin management, and ongoing technical maintenance. ScholarJMS is a managed cloud platform: it launches in 24 hours, includes CrossRef DOI registration, Scholar9 global reviewer network, and 24/7 support — with no IT overhead.
Yes. ScholarJMS offers full data migration from OJS, including article archives, metadata, author and reviewer records, and editorial history. Existing DOIs and URLs are preserved where possible. Migration is handled by the ScholarJMS team with no downtime.
ScholarJMS covers everything OJS provides for submission, peer review, and publication — and adds managed hosting, automated CrossRef DOI registration, JATS XML generation, Scholar9 reviewer network, and 24/7 support. No plugins. No server maintenance.
Ready to get started?
ScholarJMS is the academic publishing platform for modern journals. Launch your journal today - no technical setup required.