When did JSTOR become free?

Is JSTOR free now

We're proud to publish articles based in fact and grounded by careful research and to provide free access to that research for all of our readers.

How to access all JSTOR for free

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Who is JSTOR funded by

JSTOR is part of ITHAKA, a not-for-profit organization that also includes Artstor, Ithaka S+R, and Portico.

Does JSTOR pay for articles

All of our contributors are compensated for their published work.

How much does it cost for JSTOR

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Why is JSTOR paid

Our fee models are designed to provide the broadest possible access to scholarship and ensure that this access will be available for future generations. Fees for JSTOR collections have remained unchanged since 1997, even though additional content is added each year with the “moving wall.”

How much does JSTOR database cost

Pricing and Subscription Options

Annual plans cost $199.00 USD and include 120 PDF downloads and while they do not auto-renew, annual plans may be subject to a discount.

How much does JSTOR cost

Pricing and Subscription Options

Monthly plans cost $19.50 USD and include 10 PDF downloads per month and are eligible for auto-renewal. Annual plans cost $199.00 USD and include 120 PDF downloads and while they do not auto-renew, annual plans may be subject to a discount.

How much money does JSTOR make

In 2019, JSTOR's revenue was $79 million.

What is the disadvantage of JSTOR

Cons: JSTOR searches the full text of every article, so you may find items that mention your search terms only once (your search terms may not be the main focus of the article)

Is JSTOR a licensed database

JSTOR is licensed mainly to academic institutions, public libraries, research institutions, museums, and schools. More than 7,000 institutions in more than 150 countries have access.

Can JSTOR be trusted

Unique benefits. In addition to ever-growing content at no added cost, we are committed to delivering high-quality, curated journal collections that provide full-run coverage and long-term preservation. This has helped to make JSTOR one of the most trusted and relied-upon research and teaching platforms.

Is JSTOR in the public domain

Use JSTOR to access Open Access books and journals, as well as journal content published before 1923 in the United States (and prior to 1870 elsewhere) for free. The “Early Journal Content” on JSTOR includes more than 500,000 public domain articles from more than 200 journals on the JSTOR platform.

Can anyone publish on JSTOR

Since we are an education research platform, JSTOR does not host non-scholarly content. Our Editorial Team does a thorough review process of a book publisher's content to see if your content is a good fit for the JSTOR platform.