JSTOR pricing
7 plans read from jstor.org
Read onlyFree Open content and public-domain articles · Limited free reading of select items · Workspace Read 30 Sep 2026 · about.jstor.org
Read onlyFree open content and public-domain articles · limited free reading · Workspace saving Read 15 Oct 2026 · jstor.org
JPASS Monthly$19.50 a month MonthlyUnlimited article reading from 2,400+ academic journals · 10 PDF downloads per month · Workspace Read 30 Sep 2026 · about.jstor.org
JPASS Monthly$19.50 a month monthlyunlimited online reading · 10 PDF downloads per month · 2,400+ journals Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.jstor.org
JPASS Annual$199 a year annual one-time paymentunlimited online reading · 120 PDF downloads per year · 2,400+ journals Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.jstor.org
JPASS Yearly$199 a year One-time annual paymentUnlimited article reading from 2,400+ academic journals · 120 PDF downloads per year · Workspace Read 30 Sep 2026 · about.jstor.org
Institutional accessPriced on request Custom quoteFees and options depend on institution type and classification Read 30 Sep 2026 · about.jstor.org
In short
- JSTOR has a free plan (Read only).
- Paid plans published: 4, from $199 a year.
- 1 plan is priced on request (Institutional access).
What the alternatives costAll alternatives →
| Tool | From | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAXQDA | $41/mo | Yes | Yes |
| OpenAlex | $1/mo | Yes | No |
| CORE | — | Yes | Yes |
| Academia.edu | — | Yes | Yes |
| Project MUSE | $174.58/mo | No | Yes |
| HeinOnline | — | Yes | Yes |
| Academic Search Ultimate | — | No | Yes |
| EconLit | — | Yes | Yes |