PLOS
PLOS replaces the APC with an annual institutional fee scaled to the regional economy. For Research4Life countries that fee is zero.
Publisher policies checked 16 September 2026
| Publisher | Research4Life |
|---|---|
| No fee | Research4Life Group A — publication free in any PLOS journal |
| Reduced fee | Research4Life Group B — $940 (free in PLOS Biology, PLOS Medicine and PLOS Sustainability and Transformation) |
| The waiver follows the corresponding author, not the paper | Institution, not the individual author. |
| Hybrid | Not stated |
| How it is applied | Automatic through the Global Equity agreement |
List prices (APC)
| Imprint | Journals | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLOS | 16 | $2,477 | $3,165 | $6,460 |
Journal fee pages
PLOS Aging and HealthPLOS BiologyPLOS ClimatePLOS Complex SystemsPLOS Computational BiologyPLOS Digital HealthPLOS EcosystemsPLOS GeneticsPLOS Global Public HealthPLOS MedicinePLOS Mental HealthPLOS Neglected Tropical DiseasesPLOS OnePLOS PathogensPLOS Sustainability and TransformationPLOS Water
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- 16 September 2026
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