Fast, One-ClickOpen Preprint Systems Hosting
Open-source preprint server software from the Public Knowledge Project. Install Open Preprint Systems in one click with the Softaculous installer on cPanel NVMe hosting: LiteSpeed, free SSL, daily backups and 24×7 support. From $1.43/mo billed triennially.
cPanel NVMe Hosting Plans for Open Preprint Systems
Pick a server region and a plan, then install Open Preprint Systems from Softaculous in one click. Prices are live from our billing system.
Pay for 3 years and get 6 more months free on shared and reseller plans. Not combined with coupon codes.
Starter
First site, blogs, portfolios
+6 months free
$51.60 + 4.96% processing fee billed today for 3 years
42 months for the price of 36, about $1.23/mo
Renews at $51.60 every 3 years
- 5 Websites
- 10 GB NVMe Storage
- 10 MySQL Databases
- 25 Email Accounts
- 250 GB Bandwidth / month
- 1 GB RAM · 1 core
- Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
- LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
- Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
- Daily JetBackup backups
- cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
- 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime
Smart
Small business, a few projects
+6 months free
$104.00 + 4.96% processing fee billed today for 3 years
42 months for the price of 36, about $2.48/mo
Renews at $104.00 every 3 years
- 20 Websites
- 30 GB NVMe Storage
- 40 MySQL Databases
- 100 Email Accounts
- 500 GB Bandwidth / month
- 2 GB RAM · 2 cores
- Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
- LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
- Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
- Daily JetBackup backups
- cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
- 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime
Business
Agencies and growing stores
+6 months free
$208.40 + 4.96% processing fee billed today for 3 years
42 months for the price of 36, about $4.96/mo
Renews at $208.40 every 3 years
- 50 Websites
- 75 GB NVMe Storage
- 100 MySQL Databases
- 250 Email Accounts
- 1 TB Bandwidth / month
- 3 GB RAM · 3 cores
- Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
- LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
- Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
- Daily JetBackup backups
- cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
- 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime
Enterprise
High-traffic, large portfolios
+6 months free
$365.20 + 4.96% processing fee billed today for 3 years
42 months for the price of 36, about $8.70/mo
Renews at $365.20 every 3 years
- 200 Websites
- 150 GB NVMe Storage
- 300 MySQL Databases
- 1,000 Email Accounts
- 2 TB Bandwidth / month
- 6 GB RAM · 4 cores
- Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
- LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
- Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
- Daily JetBackup backups
- cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
- 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime
Every plan runs on enterprise NVMe storage with per-account CloudLinux limits. Prices are pre-tax with no setup fee; the same plans and prices apply in the USA, India, France, Poland, Canada and Singapore. 30-day money-back guarantee.
What is Open Preprint Systems?
Open Preprint Systems (OPS) is open-source software from the Public Knowledge Project, a Core Facility of Simon Fraser University, for running a preprint server. Researchers upload papers, post updated versions and link them to published articles. It offers moderation, Dublin Core and OAI-PMH metadata, and integration with services such as Crossref and ORCID.
License: GPL-3.0 · Built with: PHP · Official site: pkp.sfu.ca/software/ops
Common uses
- University or institute preprint repository
- Subject-specific preprint server for a research community
- Sharing early research and datasets openly
Open Preprint Systems requirements
- PHP: PHP 8.2 or later (per the pkp/ops repository)
- Database: MySQL 5.7.22+, MariaDB 10.3+ or PostgreSQL 9.5+
It is a PHP application using MySQL, MariaDB or PostgreSQL, matching standard shared PHP hosting. The repository states PHP 8.2 or later, so choose a compatible PHP version in cPanel.
Why host Open Preprint Systems with Hostripples
- One-click Open Preprint Systems install from Softaculous inside cPanel, with no manual upload or database setup
- All-NVMe storage and LiteSpeed Enterprise with LSCache for quick page loads
- Selectable PHP versions per site and CloudLinux account isolation with CageFS
- Free SSL, daily JetBackup backups and Imunify360 malware protection
- Free migration of an existing Open Preprint Systems site, and 24×7 support in English
Open Preprint Systems features
What Open Preprint Systems offers
Screening and moderation
Moderators can review preprints against customizable screening policies before publication.
Version tracking
Authors post updated versions with dated metadata, preserving the scholarly record.
Indexing integrations
Metadata is distributed to services such as Google Scholar and Crossref.
DOI, ORCID and ROR
Supports identifiers used across scholarly infrastructure.
Multiple servers
One installation can host more than one preprint server.
Usage statistics
Views and downloads are tracked per preprint.
Install Open Preprint Systems in four steps
No manual upload or database setup: Softaculous does it from your cPanel.
Plan
Choose a cPanel NVMe plan and server region
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Log in to cPanel and open Softaculous Apps Installer
Install
Search for Open Preprint Systems, click Install and fill in the form
Launch
Open your new Open Preprint Systems site and start building
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Which plan is right for me?
Pick the line that fits what you need. These are the same plans and live prices as the cards above.
First site, blogs, portfolios
Starter
5 Websites · 10 GB NVMe Storage · 10 MySQL Databases
Choose Starter$1.43/mo
$51.60 + 4.96% processing fee billed today for 3 years
Small business, a few projects
Smart
20 Websites · 30 GB NVMe Storage · 40 MySQL Databases
Choose Smart$2.89/mo
$104.00 + 4.96% processing fee billed today for 3 years
Agencies and growing stores
Business
50 Websites · 75 GB NVMe Storage · 100 MySQL Databases
Choose Business$5.79/mo
$208.40 + 4.96% processing fee billed today for 3 years
High-traffic, large portfolios
Enterprise
200 Websites · 150 GB NVMe Storage · 300 MySQL Databases
Choose Enterprise$10.14/mo
$365.20 + 4.96% processing fee billed today for 3 years
Prices for USA. Other billing terms and server locations are on the plan cards.
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