Pricing & Plans
One plan. Everything included.
Persistent identifiers for individuals and organisations — simple monthly pricing, no setup fees, no hidden costs.
GHS amounts reflect the live Bank of Ghana interbank exchange rate
Individual
Personal Researcher Plan
For independent researchers, scholars, and practitioners who need persistent identifiers for their work.
$
5.00
per month, billed monthly
GHS 57.82 / month
- Personal MDOI prefix assignedFormat: 110.XXXX — yours permanently
- Unlimited identifier registrations
- All content types supportedArticles, datasets, theses, preprints, and more
- Persistent resolution via mdoi.org
- Rich, versioned metadata dashboard
- Analytics & resolution tracking
- Monthly invoices & billing history
- Email support
Most popular
Organisation
Institutional Plan
For universities, research institutes, journals, and any organisation that needs to manage identifiers at scale.
$
8.00
per month, billed monthly
GHS 92.51 / month
- Organisation MDOI prefix assignedFormat: 10.XXXX — linked to your institution
- Unlimited identifier registrations
- All content types supported
- Persistent resolution via mdoi.org
- Team member managementInvite admins, members, and viewers
- Organisation profile & branding page
- Advanced analytics & resolution reports
- Monthly invoices & billing history
- Priority email support
GHS amounts are calculated using the Bank of Ghana interbank exchange rate and may vary monthly. Current rate: 1 USD = 11.5640 GHS.
Full feature comparison
Everything you get on each plan, side by side.
| Feature | Individual | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | ||
| Personal/institutional prefix | ||
| Unlimited registrations | ||
| All content types | ||
| Public resolution via mdoi.org | ||
| Bulk identifier operations | ||
| Account & Team | ||
| Dashboard access | ||
| Team member invites | ||
| Organisation profile page | ||
| Role-based access (admin/member/viewer) | ||
| Analytics & Billing | ||
| Resolution analytics | ||
| Content type breakdown | ||
| Monthly invoices (PDF) | ||
| Subscription history | ||
| Support | ||
| Email support | ||
| Priority support queue | ||
| Onboarding assistance | ||
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about pricing, payments, and plans.
How is the GHS amount calculated?
The GHS equivalent is calculated using the Bank of Ghana interbank exchange rate at the time of payment. The rate is refreshed regularly and may change month to month. Your invoice will always show both the USD and GHS amounts together with the rate applied.
What payment methods are accepted?
Payments are processed via Paystack, which supports mobile money (MTN, Vodafone, AirtelTigo), bank cards (Visa, Mastercard), and bank transfers. All transactions are processed in GHS.
Can I change my plan after signing up?
Plans are tied to your account type (individual or organisation), which is set at registration. If you need to change account type, please contact our support team at hello@mdoi.org and we will assist you.
What happens to my identifiers if I don't renew?
MDOI is committed to identifier persistence. Published identifiers will continue to resolve after a lapsed subscription while we work to contact you for renewal. However, you will lose dashboard access and the ability to register new identifiers until your subscription is active again.
Is there a free trial?
We do not currently offer a free trial period. However, the fee structure is intentionally low to ensure access for individual researchers and smaller institutions. If affordability is a concern, please reach out to discuss options.
Are invoices available for institutional accounting?
Yes. Every successful payment generates a printable invoice available in your billing dashboard. Invoices include the invoice number, billing period, USD amount, GHS amount, and the exchange rate applied.
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