2026 data, updated August 2026
ACS Nano is the more cited journal: its 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 16.4 against 8.7 for Nano Letters, about 89% higher. Both are Q1 journals in their best subfield. ACS Nano is the larger journal, with 3,282 papers in 2025 against 2,343 for Nano Letters.
| Measure | ACS Nano | Nano Letters |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Journal Metrics Score | 16.4 | 8.7 |
| Best subfield quartile | Q1 | Q1 |
| Rank in field | #23 of 1,169 in Materials Science | #95 of 1,169 in Materials Science |
| Acceptance rate (publisher-reported) | Not published | Not published |
| Median days, submission to acceptance | No PubMed data | No PubMed data |
| Access model | Subscription or hybrid | Subscription or hybrid |
| Indicative APC (OpenAlex) | $4,500 | None on record |
| Papers published in 2025 | 3,282 | 2,343 |
| h-index (OpenAlex) | 564 | 601 |
| Publisher | American Chemical Society | American Chemical Society |
Bold marks the stronger figure where one direction is better. Journal Metrics Score is a two-year citation average; quartiles and field ranks are computed within OpenAlex subfields and site fields. Data source: OpenAlex (CC0). Submission-to-acceptance days come from PubMed received and accepted dates and include revisions. Acceptance rates appear only where the publisher publishes one. APCs are indicative OpenAlex values.
Fit with each journal's scope matters more than any single number. Read a few recent papers in your topic in both journals before deciding.
ACS Nano is the more cited journal: its 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 16.4 against 8.7 for Nano Letters, about 89% higher. Both are Q1 journals in their best subfield. Which is better for your paper depends on its scope and how broad the result is; citation data measures the journals, not individual papers.
ACS Nano does not publish an acceptance rate. Nano Letters does not publish an acceptance rate. Without published rates for both, compare their field rank and scope instead.
ACS Nano is not fully open access; OpenAlex lists an indicative open-access fee of $4,500. Nano Letters is not fully open access. Confirm current fees on each journal's website.