RESEARCH JOURNAL SETUP

World-Class Journal Setup & Management at 50–70% lower cost than U.S. vendors

Typical U.S. vendors charge $25,000–$150,000/year for journal setup & management.
TRIM Global delivers the same (or better) features starting from $4,999/year.

Flexible Packages Designed for Every Institution

TRIM Global believes that academic publishing should be affordable, scalable, and world-class. Whether you’re launching your first departmental journal or managing a large university press, our packages are designed to provide end-to-end journal setup and management at a fraction of typical U.S. vendor costs.

With 500+ journals supported worldwide, we know what it takes to start and maintain a research journal while keeping your publishing operations seamless and sustainable.

Choose the package that fits your institution’s needs, and let us help you build a journal that’s credible, visible, and impactful.

STARTER PACKAGE

$4,999 / year

For institutions launching their first journal.

  • ✅ Custom Domain (.com, .net, .org)
  • ✅ AWS Web hosting with 3 Emails
  • ✅ Journal website setup
  • ✅ OJS installation & configuration with plugins
  • ✅ ISSN (after 1st issue published)
  • ✅ Google Scholar Indexing
  • ✅ Email support

Ideal for: Eary-stage research organizations, student journals, & departmental journals.

Save ~$15,000 compared to U.S. vendors

PROFESSIONAL PACKAGE (Popular)

$9,999 / year

For institutions seeking global reach and recognition.

  • ✅ All features of the Starter Package
  • ✅ Bigger Hosting Account with 10 Email
  • ✅ Crossref Account for DOIs
  • ✅ Monthly Backups
  • ✅ Archiving and Indexing Automation
  • ✅ Additional training sessions
  • ✅ Priority email support

Ideal for: Universities, research organizations, think tanks, seeking advanced features.

Save ~$30,000 compared to U.S. vendors

MANAGED SOLUTION

$19,999 / year

For institutions that want full management and peace of mind.

  • ✅ All features of the Professional Package
  • ✅ Dedicated Server with Unique IP
  • ✅ Advanced indexing & metadata submission
  • ✅ Call for papers & social media graphics
  • ✅ Editorial Workflow Management
  • ✅ Dedicated Agent

Ideal for: Institutions preferring a completely managed scholarly publishing service.

Save ~$50,000–$100,000 compared to U.S. vendors

Why Choose TRIM Global?

  • 6+ years in academic publishing & 26 years in software development
  • 500+ journals worldwide successfully managed
  • Unmatched cost advantage — premium quality at a fraction of U.S. prices

📌 Special Launch Offer in the USA (Limited Time):
First-year clients receive a 20% Founders’ Discount + free indexing readiness audit.

Explore our packages and discover how TRIM Global can help elevate your research journal to new heights. Contact us today to discuss your needs and get started.

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