Direct Payment Credits Plans

Flexible pricing for different research needs

Pay directly for a service, use RQL credits where eligible, select an individual plan, or request a journal, organization or managed-service arrangement.

Prices are listed in USD unless stated otherwise. Payment is for the described support service and does not guarantee acceptance, publication, indexing, citation, grant success or any external academic outcome.

Pricing categories

Jump to the service you need

Credits and direct payment: credits are an alternative payment route for eligible services. Availability of card, mobile-money or alternative payment instructions depends on the active payment method and country.

AI manuscript assessment

Review options for different preparation stages

Begin with a limited free assessment and continue only when a more complete report is useful.

Preliminary Assessment

A limited first-stage assessment before payment.

Free
  • Structured review preview
  • Title and abstract signals
  • Selected visible findings
  • Some sections limited or locked

Quick Check

Fast full structured review for early-stage papers.

$7.90 or 7 credits
  • Full AI review report
  • Strengths and weaknesses
  • Improvement priorities
  • No certificate included

Submission Confidence

Full assessment with certificate documentation.

$29.90 or 29 credits
  • Full structured review
  • Submission-confidence guidance
  • Workflow certificate
  • Verification page where enabled

Visibility and reviewer support

Abstract Listing and reviewer workflows

Title + Abstract Listing

Public visibility without displaying the full manuscript.

$2.90 or 1 credit
  • Public title and abstract
  • Author and research metadata
  • Full manuscript stays private
  • No guarantee of reviewer response

Listing After Eligible Review

Connect an eligible listing to an RQL review record.

Included where eligible

Standalone access remains $2.90 or 1 credit.

  • Linked review record
  • Controlled private sharing
  • Reviewer or collaboration interest
  • Owner-managed communication

Managed Peer Review

RQL-supported reviewer coordination and tracking.

Custom quoted by scope
  • Reviewer coordination
  • Progress tracking
  • Structured review workflow
  • Author, journal or organization use

Published-paper assessment

Post-Publication Review

Post-Publication AI Review

Structured assessment of a published paper.

$9.90 or 10 credits
  • Upload, DOI or public link
  • Post-publication orientation
  • Paper Quality Score support
  • Paper-profile connection where available

Managed PPR

RQL-supported review coordination for published work.

Custom quoted by scope
  • Reviewer coordination
  • Progress management
  • Structured review stages
  • Author, journal or organization use

Academic language support

Academic Polish

Polish Preview

A limited sample before purchase.

Free where available
  • Short sample
  • Limited output
  • Clarity preview

Main Sections Only

Selected main sections or front matter.

$4.90
  • Abstract or introduction
  • Selected main sections
  • Academic clarity improvement
  • DOCX export where enabled

Custom Editorial Support

For books, theses and complex manuscripts.

Custom quoted
  • Large manuscripts
  • Books and thesis work
  • Complex formatting
  • Journal-specific support where agreed

Multilingual research

Academic Translation

Translation Preview

Short excerpt or selected sample.

Free or low-cost where enabled
  • Selected excerpt
  • Target-language preview
  • Limited output

Key Sections

Title, abstract, keywords or selected sections.

$12 or 12 credits
  • Selected key sections
  • Bilingual visibility support
  • Terminology preservation
  • DOCX output where enabled

Full Draft Translation

Complete manuscript translation.

$29 or 29 credits
  • Full manuscript
  • Academic tone support
  • Terminology refinement
  • Document structure preserved

Paper-to-Video and Audio

Research Media

Convert approved research content into narrated audio, video abstracts or discovery-style research media.

MP3 Research Audio

Narrated summary from available paper content.

$4.90 or 5 credits
  • Article-specific script
  • Text-to-speech narration
  • Preview and download
  • Public player after approval

Discovery Video

A longer research story or documentary short.

From $29.90 or quoted
  • Longer narrative
  • Multiple scenes
  • Research communication focus
  • Price depends on complexity

Self-Service Production

Use the RQL Simple or Advanced Mode workspace to prepare, review and render the project.

RQL-Managed Production

Request direct production assistance for more complex, institutional or professionally managed outputs.

Discovery and community

Free and plan-supported platform access

Capability Entry access Expanded access
Paper Discovery Free public browsing Connected review and media services are priced separately
Collaboration Board Free account with usage limits Higher activity limits through eligible plans
Reviewer Discovery Limited basic access Expanded discovery and invitations through eligible plans
Researcher Profile Basic profile access Enhanced visibility and reputation tools through plans
Secure Resources Included where required by an RQL workflow Broader or managed infrastructure is custom quoted

Individual plans

Higher limits and convenience features

Individual subscriptions currently improve platform access and limits. They do not include free monthly service credits.

Free

For trying RQL and building a basic profile.

$0 per month
  • Preliminary assessment
  • Basic public profile
  • Limited board activity
  • Limited reviewer discovery
  • Profile certificate where enabled

RQL Plus

For active researchers and authors.

$10 /month · $100/year
  • Higher board limits
  • Expanded reviewer discovery
  • Improved profile visibility
  • More invitations and notifications
  • Selected convenience tools

RQL Professional

For consultants and heavy workflow users.

$29 /month · $290/year
  • Highest individual limits
  • Priority workflow visibility
  • Enhanced profile tools
  • Advanced collaboration features
  • Early access where available

Flexible service tokens

Credit Refills

10 Credits

$10
  • 10 base credits
  • No bonus
  • Good for occasional use

26 Credits

$25
  • 25 base credits
  • 5% bonus
  • 26 credits total

115 Credits

$100
  • 100 base credits
  • 15% bonus
  • 115 credits total
Credits can be used only for eligible services and features. Reviewer or collaborator appreciation is available only where a deliberately funded workflow permits it.

Editorial workspaces

Journal Plans

Journal Starter

Basic workspace tools for a developing journal.

$29 /month · $290/year
  • Journal workspace
  • Basic editorial roles
  • AI screening support
  • Limited reviewer tools
  • Basic payment-status tracking

Journal Network

Multiple journals, sections or publisher oversight.

From $149 /month · $1,490/year
  • Multiple journals or sections
  • Publisher-level oversight
  • Advanced activity reporting
  • Configurable workflows
  • Priority support

Shared research infrastructure

Organization & Institution Plans

Research Group

For a small team or research unit.

$49 /month · $490/year
  • Shared workspace
  • Member access management
  • Shared credit pool where enabled
  • Basic reporting

Institution / Enterprise

Custom implementation for larger organizations.

Custom
  • Custom onboarding
  • Large-scale workflows
  • Advanced reporting
  • Integration planning
  • Priority support

Workflow documentation

Certificates

Certificates document selected RQL records and completed workflows. They do not guarantee external recognition, publication, admission or academic approval.

Profile Certificate

One free lifetime profile certificate may be available. Additional downloads may require credits.

Review Certificate

Documents an eligible paper-review workflow and associated platform records.

Reviewer Certificate

Documents an eligible completed reviewer contribution.

Translation Certificate

Documents an eligible completed academic translation-support workflow.

Payment and delivery

Digital services with recorded access and support

Payment

  • Card or mobile money where available
  • Credits for eligible services
  • Approved alternative methods where offered
  • Failed payments do not unlock paid services

Delivery and correction

  • Dashboard or controlled-workspace access
  • Downloadable digital files where applicable
  • Email notifications where enabled
  • Duplicate or failed-payment issues can be reviewed

Start with a free preliminary assessment

Upload your manuscript and receive a limited structured preview before choosing a paid service.