JSTOR
7.9#1 in academic research databasesFrom $199 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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Project MUSE
7.5#5 in academic research databasesAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | JSTOR | Project MUSE |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | JSTOR states that it applies WCAG and Section 508 standards and provides accessible PDFs, image alt text and an issue-reporting workflow. | MUSE says it strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 at AA level, EN 301 549 V3.2.1, and Revised Section 508 specifications. |
| Documentation | The JSTOR help center provides end-user and administrator documentation, FAQs, tutorials, release notes and troubleshooting guidance. | Its resource center provides subject guides, search PDFs and videos, MyMUSE account instructions, citation guidance, and instructor materials. |
| Founded | LinkedIn lists JSTOR’s founding year as 1995. | LinkedIn lists Project MUSE as founded in 1995. |
| Mobile access | Mobile use is supported through the current native browser on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. | The FAQ says the site works on iPhone, iPad, and Android through a web browser. |
JSTOR plans
- Read onlyFree
- JPASS Monthly$19.50 a month
- JPASS Annual$199 a year
- JPASS Yearly$199 a year
- Institutional accessPriced on request
Project MUSE plans
- MUSE Journal Collection trialFree
- Premium Journals Collection (school libraries)$2,095 a year
- 2027 PLUS+ Package$13,121.40 a year
- Individual articles and issues—
- Institutional journal collectionsPriced on request
- MUSE Journal Collection subscription—
Pick JSTOR if…
JSTOR suits students, educators, librarians, and researchers looking for multidisciplinary scholarly content. It may also fit people who need tools to organize and annotate research materials.
Pick Project MUSE if…
It suits students, researchers, libraries, and institutions seeking multidisciplinary scholarly books and journals. It is also useful for individuals who need selected online articles or issues.