Brightistic was founded to help scholars, editors, and institutions run independent journals with professional infrastructure and ethical publishing standards — without hidden costs or technical confusion.
Choose the plan that fits your goals — from basic journal hosting to full reviewer management and editorial support. All packages are billed annually.
Our mission is to provide high-quality, transparent, and affordable academic publishing services.
🟢 Basic Journal Package — For those starting out
Includes:
Secure domain registration (1 year)
Reliable hosting optimized for journals
Professional email accounts (e.g., editor@yourjournal.org)
SSL certificate & backup support
💰 Price: $249 / year
Perfect for scholars or small editorial teams launching their first independent journal site.
🟢 Standard Journal + Reviewer Package — Most popular
Includes everything in Basic, plus:
Reviewer management system with access to Brightistic’s directory
Secure reviewer contact forms and workflow setup guidance
Integrated professional email delivery system for reviewer invitations, author communication, and notifications
Plagiarism-check integration (iThenticate or equivalent) to ensure research originality
Priority support for setup and troubleshooting
💰 Price: $499 / year
Ideal for active journals seeking structured peer-review management, dependable communication, and strong ethical compliance.
🟢 Institutional Publishing Suite — For universities & research groups
Includes everything in Standard, plus:
Multi-journal hosting (up to 3 journals under one domain)
Centralized editorial dashboards and analytics
Advanced reviewer and submission reporting
Enterprise-level email delivery system for authenticated journal correspondence
Plagiarism-check integration (iThenticate or equivalent) for comprehensive editorial oversight
Institutional branding and DOI / indexing guidance
Priority technical and editorial consultation
💰 Price: $899 / year
Built for institutions managing multiple journals and requiring advanced publishing oversight, analytics, and professional communication tools.
