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PLOS Computational Biology vs PLOS Genetics
PLOS Computational Biology: $3,165 · PLOS Genetics: $3,165 — list APC checked 23 August 2026. Waivers, read-and-publish and indexing below.
PLOS Computational Biology and PLOS Genetics both list at $3,165 per article (list price before tax, checked 23 August 2026). Decide on scope, waiver route and indexing.
Where each stands
| PLOS Computational Biology | PLOS Genetics | |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | PLOS | PLOS |
| Field | computational-biology | biology |
| Quartile | Q1 | Q1 |
| APC (list) | $3,165 | $3,165 |
| Waiver basis | Research4Life (institution) | Research4Life (institution) |
| Read & Publish | Yes | Yes |
| Scopus | Yes | Yes |
| Web of Science | Yes | Yes |
| PubMed | Yes | Yes |
| DOAJ | Yes | Yes |
| Licence | CC BY 4.0 | CC BY 4.0 |
Which should you submit to
- Scope, indexing and turnaround are comparable — pick on fit.
List prices confirmed on the publisher's fee page; reconfirm before submitting.