2026 data, updated August 2026
Nature Chemistry is the more cited journal: its 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 18.2 against 16.2 for JACS. Both are Q1 journals in their best subfield. JACS is the larger journal, with 4,830 papers in 2025 against 332 for Nature Chemistry.
| Measure | JACS | Nature Chemistry |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Journal Metrics Score | 16.2 | 18.2 |
| Best subfield quartile | Q1 | Q1 |
| Rank in field | #12 of 877 in Chemistry | #11 of 877 in Chemistry |
| Acceptance rate (publisher-reported) | Not published | Not published |
| Median days, submission to acceptance | No PubMed data | 280 days |
| Access model | Subscription or hybrid | Subscription or hybrid |
| Indicative APC (OpenAlex) | None on record | $11,690 |
| Papers published in 2025 | 4,830 | 332 |
| h-index (OpenAlex) | 896 | 354 |
| Publisher | American Chemical Society | Nature Portfolio |
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.
Nature Chemistry is the more cited journal: its 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 18.2 against 16.2 for JACS. 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.
JACS does not publish an acceptance rate. Nature Chemistry does not publish an acceptance rate. Without published rates for both, compare their field rank and scope instead.
JACS is not fully open access. Nature Chemistry is not fully open access; OpenAlex lists an indicative open-access fee of $11,690. Confirm current fees on each journal's website.