Pensoft
Extends eligibility beyond geographic criteria to include PhD students, retired researchers, and independent researchers — a category no other publisher in this list covers. Policies are set per journal rather than centrally.
Publisher policies checked 20 August 2026
| Classification | Low + middle income, plus PhD students, retired and independent researchers — set per journal, not centrally |
|---|---|
| Scale | 30+ journals (biodiversity, taxonomy) |
| APC range | €300–€1,500 |
| Which author counts | Not stated centrally |
| Hybrid | n/a (fully OA) |
| How it is applied | Request required, varies by journal |
What this means for authors
Extends eligibility beyond geographic criteria to include PhD students, retired researchers, and independent researchers — a category no other publisher in this list covers. Policies are set per journal rather than centrally.
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- 20 August 2026