Author billing on autopilot

APCs, page or color charges, optional services like infographics: the Author Billing module brings everything together. Charges are triggered right after article acceptance, letting authors pay once and move on with their day. And with our retrospective workflow, they can also come back later.

You can configure pricing and rules directly in the platform, ensuring flexibility and control.

Behind the scenes, a powerful engine calculates charges based on your business rules. You can define pricing, apply discounts, and set the eligibility conditions for things like agreements, waivers, or vouchers.

Whether it’s an institutional agreement or a membership discount, the system ensures accurate billing every time. No manual intervention needed.

For articles that are eligible via an agreement, institutional approvals happen before authors even know there’s a charge. Approvers get direct links to approve or reject. No forwarding emails or hunting for context.

Once approved, authors are guided through a transparent payment process. Credit card, invoice, follow-ups. The platform is flexible for how you and your authors work day-to-day.