BioRender offers both free and paid plans to suit a variety of scientific illustration needs. This article outlines the key differences between BioRender Basic and BioRender Premium so you can choose the plan that best fits your requirements.
BioRender Basic (free plan)
BioRender Basic is our free plan designed for educational use. It includes:
- Create up to five illustrations for educational purposes (posters, lecture slides, lab meetings)
- Place up to 50 objects on a canvas
- Access to two file updates per month using the PowerPoint Add-In
BioRender Premium (paid plan) 👑
Our Premium plans offer enhanced features for individuals and teams in academia and industry.
Premium users unlock the following benefits:
- Unlimited illustrations
- High-resolution export options (png, jpg, pdf)
- Transparent backgrounds with no watermark
- Permission to publish in journals
- Custom icon requests
- Access to all icons and templates
- Unlimited objects per illustration
- Unlimited usage of the PowerPoint Add-In
Labs and Teams on Premium plans also receive additional benefits, including consolidated billing.
Commercial use policy:
Only users on our industry plans may use BioRender figures for commercial purposes. For a detailed list of features included in each plan, please visit our pricing page or review the "Premium Subscription" section on your account.
Troubleshooting tips:
- If you are unsure which plan you’re on, check your account settings.
- If you experience limits on objects or exports, you might be on the Basic plan.
Related articles:
- Understanding BioRender subscriptions: Industry Individual, Team, and Enterprise
- Licensing and usage of figures made in BioRender
What’s next
💡 Review: BioRender pricing and plans – Explore all available features and find the plan that best fits your scientific illustration needs. View the Pricing Page ↗
Need help?
- Email: support@biorender.com
- Live Chat: Available by clicking on the "Help" bubble in the app on the bottom right-hand corner.