What are the advantages of posting preprints? The main advantage of posting preprints is that your work will gain a lot of visibility very quickly. Preprints are open access, meaning that they are free and can be read for free by anyone, from your family members, to a member of a journal editorial board specifically tasked with searching preprint servers for interesting articles. Here are some interesting quotes collected from people who have posted preprints. Some of the most quoted advantages relate to visibility, collaboration, and a boost in job security.