JSTOR fees and classifications

Advancing equitable access for every institution

JSTOR’s fee models are designed to provide the broadest possible access to scholarship and ensure that this access will be available for future generations. As a nonprofit organization, JSTOR’s mission is to expand equitable access—not profit from it. Our classification system ensures that institutions of all sizes and types contribute fairly and benefit fully from the depth of our collections and services.

JSTOR classifications

JSTOR’s classifications ensure that fees are fair, transparent, and proportionate to the size, scope, and mission of participating institutions. Each model uses metrics and frameworks appropriate to its community, helping JSTOR provide equitable access worldwide.

If your institution does not already have a JSTOR classification, you can request one by providing details such as your enrollment, holdings, and operating budget.

Select your institution type below to learn more about how classifications are determined.

Archival journals and primary sources

JSTOR’s archival journals and primary sources collections bring together the full runs of leading academic journals and millions of primary source materials spanning centuries and disciplines to support deep, interdisciplinary research and teaching. Institutions can license individual collections, or choose the full journals and primary sources fee model, which provides immediate access to all licensed archival journals and primary sources in a single collection.

Institutions can also add new JSTOR collections or convert existing licensed archive collections under our one-time payment model. Because JSTOR’s archives expand each year, your investment—whether ongoing or one-time—continues to grow in value, ensuring sustainable access to an ever-expanding body of scholarship.

Select your community to learn about JSTOR’s fees and access options based on your institution’s type and classification.

Artstor collection

Artstor, now part of JSTOR, offers millions of high-quality images from leading museums and archives worldwide—integrated for seamless teaching, research, and discovery. 

To increase access, JSTOR has lowered Artstor fees and continues to support image-based scholarship across disciplines. Select your community below to see updated pricing based on your institution’s type and classification.

Digital Stewardship Services

JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services is a seamless, cloud-hosted platform that unites digital asset management, long-term preservation, and expanded discovery pathways—including sharing on JSTOR—with the AI-assisted collections processing tools of JSTOR Seeklight. 

Our tiered service model ensures that institutions of all sizes can access solutions that align with their goals. Compare features or contact us to determine the best fit for your needs. Fees are based on institutional classifications modeled on the Carnegie Classifications.

Select your community below to view pricing and service options.