At BioRender, we recognize the importance of accessibility in empowering students and researchers worldwide. We offer several Student plans tailored to different needs, providing discounted access to BioRender Premium and ensuring students can create professional-grade scientific illustrations with ease. Our Premium Student Subscriptions offer discounted access to BioRender Premium, specifically designed for students to create professional-grade scientific illustrations.
Available student subscriptions
We currently offer the following student subscriptions:
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Undergraduate Subscription – Ideal for undergraduate students requiring access to BioRender’s premium features.
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Student Subscription – Designed for graduate students who need advanced tools for research and publication.
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Postdoc Subscription – Geared toward postdoctoral researchers working in universities, research institutes, and NGOs/government non-profits.
Each plan provides discounted access to BioRender Premium, allowing students and researchers to create and publish high-quality scientific illustrations.
Differences between subscriptions
Feature | Undergraduate Subscription | Student Subscription | Postdoc Subscription |
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Eligibility | Undergraduate students at universities, research institutes, NGOs | Graduate students at universities, research institutes, NGOs | Postdoctoral researchers at universities, research institutes, NGOs |
Publishing Permissions | ❌ Cannot publish in journals | ✅ Can publish in journals, academic sites, and grants | ✅ Can publish in journals, academic sites, and grants (excludes textbooks) |
Premium Features | ✅ Advanced tools, unlimited figures, color gradients, PowerPoint add-in | ✅ Advanced tools, unlimited figures, color gradients, PowerPoint add-in | ✅ Advanced tools, unlimited figures, color gradients, PowerPoint add-in |
Pricing | $20 USD per 4-month term | $180 USD/year, $68 USD/4 months, or $19.95 USD/month | $225 USD/year or $25 USD/month |
Institutional Reimbursement | ❌ Not eligible | ❌ Not eligible | ❌ Not eligible |
Other subscription options
If you're part of a lab and want a lab license, we can assist in the process. Contact us to connect with your Principal Investigator (PI) or Lab Manager, so you don’t have to pay out of pocket.
Explore BioRender with a 14-day free trial, which allows you to:
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Experiment with premium features.
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Assess how BioRender enhances your research and communication.
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Determine if it fits within your workflow before committing.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I purchase a subscription for just one month?
Undergraduate Subscription: No, only available in 4-month billing cycles.
Student & Postdoc Subscriptions: Yes, monthly billing is available.
- Can I change my billing cycle if I selected the wrong one?
If you’ve chosen the incorrect billing cycle, please contact our support team for assistance.
- Where can I publish my illustrations with this subscription?
Undergraduate Subscription: Cannot publish in journals.
Student & Postdoc Subscriptions: Can publish in journals, academic websites, and grant applications.
Postdoc Subscription: Cannot publish in textbooks without an upgrade.
- Can I publish in a textbook with the Student Plan?
For textbooks, if your work will be published for non-profit use, you are allowed up to 5 figures.
Need help?
If you have any questions or concerns:
- Email Support: support@biorender.com
- Live Chat: Available by clicking on the "Help" bubble in the app on the bottom right-hand corner.
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