Similarity to published work
Journals are ranked by how closely the papers they publish match your abstract (ranked matching is part of Pro).
Journal finder: where does your paper belong?
Choosing the wrong journal costs months. Paste your abstract and the journal finder retrieves the published papers most similar to it, then ranks the journals that actually publish them — with real venue data and example papers, and no invented impact factors.
Free account: 50 tokens every month · no card needed
What it does
Features of the Journal Finder
Real venue data
ISSN, publisher, h-index, article processing charge and open-access status.
DOAJ status
See whether an open-access journal is listed in the Directory of Open Access Journals.
Example papers
Each suggested journal shows the matching papers that put it on the list.
How it works
From draft to result in 4 steps
- Paste your abstractOr drop the manuscript as PDF, DOCX or TXT.
- Find venuesSimilar published papers are retrieved from OpenAlex.
- Compare the listWeigh fit, open-access status and APC.
- Check before you submitRun the shortlist through the predatory journal checker.
Who it's for
Built for the people who write research
ResearchersShortlist journals before the first submission.
Rejected authorsFind the next journal that fits after a desk rejection.
PhD candidatesChoose a realistic venue for a first paper.
SupervisorsAdvise students with data rather than habit.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How does the journal finder choose journals?
It finds published papers similar to your abstract in OpenAlex and ranks the journals that published them by semantic fit.
Does it show impact factors?
No — impact factors are proprietary. It shows open data instead: h-index, publisher, APC and open-access status.
Does it include conferences?
Yes, conference venues that publish matching work can appear alongside journals.
Is the list safe from predatory journals?
It only lists venues that publish indexed work, but always verify a journal with the predatory journal checker before submitting.
Is it free?
Every tool opens on the free plan: a free account gets 50 tokens every month. Longer documents, downloads and some advanced modes need a paid plan — the tool tells you when you reach one.
How many journals should I shortlist?
Three to five is a practical list: one ambitious choice, a couple of good fits and a safe option. Read each journal's aims, recent issues and author guidelines before you decide.
What should I compare between journals?
Scope fit first, then audience, open-access options and fees, typical review time, and whether the journal is indexed where your field looks for papers.
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