About QPS
QPS is a cloud-based manuscript and editorial platform developed to solve a common challenge: many systems are either too expensive, too complex, or too rigid.
It supports the full editorial lifecycle from submission through review, revision, decision, and acceptance in a clean role-based interface with minimal training overhead.
Key Features
| Feature | What it includes |
|---|---|
| Manuscript Submission Portal | Customizable forms, file upload, author guidance integration. |
| Double-Blind Peer Review | Anonymization, reviewer invitation, and response tracking. |
| Automated Notifications | Configurable email alerts for each workflow stage. |
| Role-Based Access | Dashboards for Authors, Reviewers, Editors, and Journal Admins. |
| Editorial Analytics | Submission trends, review turnaround, acceptance metrics. |
| Plagiarism Integration | Compatible with iThenticate and Turnitin workflows. |
| Branded Journal Portal | Custom logo, journal identity, and publication settings. |
| Revision Management | Version tracking with response letter support. |
Pricing & Plans
Starter
$199 / year
Up to 100 submissions/year- 1 journal
- Submission portal
- Double-blind review
- Email support
Most Popular
Growth
$399 / year
Up to 300 submissions/year- All Starter features
- DOI + ORCID support
- Branded portal
- Revision management
Professional
$699 / year
Unlimited submissions- All Growth features
- Plagiarism integration
- Advanced analytics
- Dedicated support
Enterprise
Custom
Portfolio scale- Multi-journal operations
- API and integrations
- White-label options
- SLA and migration support
30-day free trial • No credit card required
Why QPS Over Other Platforms?
| Feature | Best ValueQPS | OJS | Scholastica | Sch.One / EM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable annual pricing | Yes | Partial | Yes | No |
| No per-submission charge | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| No setup fee | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Easy to use (no IT needed) | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| DOI & ORCID integration | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Branded portal | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Local (Pakistan) support | Yes | No | No | No |
| Multi-journal (single plan) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
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