The Academic Lab Plan

The BioRender Academic Lab Plan is designed to enhance team collaboration and creativity within academic institutions and non-profit organizations. This guide will walk you through the features, permissions, and pricing details of the Academic Lab Plan, which provides discounted access to BioRender's premium features for groups of 5 or more users within the same lab.

Table of contents

1. Overview of the Academic Lab Plan
2. Plan features and Premium tools
3. Publishing permissions and licensing
4. Pricing and seat management
5. Frequently asked questions

Overview of the Academic Lab Plan

BioRender’s Academic Lab Plan is available for labs within universities, research institutes, and non-profit organizations. It offers collaborative features and allows multiple team members to work simultaneously on illustrations, streamlining scientific communication with high-quality visuals.

An Academic Lab Plan can have at the most, one Principal Investigator (PI) per five seats.

Are you an undergraduate student, graduate student, or postdoctoral researcher? Explore our Student plans to compare subscription options, view current discounts, and find the right plan for you.

The Academic Lab Plan includes a range of premium features designed to facilitate efficient team collaboration and advanced illustration capabilities.

Publishing permissions and licensing

Our Academic Lab Plan includes a license to publish figures created with BioRender in*:

• Journals
• Personal websites (academic, not-for-profit)
• Grant applications
• Textbooks (less than 5 figures)

*For full permissions, consult the Academic Licensing Terms.

Pricing and seat management

BioRender’s Academic Lab Plan offers flexible billing options and allows additional seats to be purchased.

• Annually: $1,188.00 USD/year for 5 seats, with each additional seat at $240.00 USD/year
• Monthly: $129.00 USD/month for 5 seats, with each additional seat at $25.00 USD/month

Seat Definition: Each “seat” is a unique user account with individual login credentials. Admins can reassign each seat once per billing year, enabling team flexibility while maintaining accountability.

🔍 Scaling your Lab? If your lab has 15 or more users, you may benefit from an Institutional Plan, which offers file ownership transfers, centralized administration, and additional branding and compliance features. Learn more about Institutional Plans ↗

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay for a Lab plan via Purchase Order?

Yes, Purchase Orders are accepted for the annual plan. Begin by obtaining a quote, and upon receipt of the PO, BioRender will activate your plan. For more information, visit our article on Purchase Orders.

Where can I publish my illustrations on this subscription?

Figures created on this plan can be published in academic journals and not-for-profit textbooks (up to five figures), and they can be used in educational presentations, lectures, academic websites, and lab websites. For details, refer to our support resources on publishing and citations.

How do I manage my Team?

For more information on managing your team, visit our article on Adding, removing, and updating accounts on your Lab or Team license.

How many times can members change within my team?

Yes, admins may reassign seats as team members come and go. Each seat can be reassigned once per billing year.

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