BioRender is a web-based program that helps you create scientific figures up to 50x faster than traditional tools. The tool combines a library of over 50,000 scientifically accurate, expert-validated life science icons and templates with intuitive drag-and-drop functionality. Create publication-quality figures in minutes - no drawing skills required!

The following is a brief overview of the differences between the free and paid plans. 

BioRender Basic (free plan)

You can create up to five illustrations for educational purposes. This includes things like posters, lecture slides, and lab meetings.

BioRender Premium

Imperial benefits from a site agreement with BioRender.  Under this premium license, users unlock the following additional features and benefits:

  • Unlimited illustrations.
  • High-resolution export (png, jpg, pdf).
  • Transparent background with no watermark.
  • Permission to publish in journals.
  • Custom icon requests.
  • Access to all icons and templates.
  • All the benefits of a Lab plan - you can still create a group and share content!
  • The license is valid from 15 October – 14 October and any purchases made during the license term will be prorated.

 

To purchase a license, please complete this Biorender license request form.

FAQs

Terms of Use

For more information, please see BioRender's Terms of Use and Citing BioRender.

Under section 1(e) you will find a list of ‘Restrictions’ on your user-account.

These include but are not limited to the following:

  •     You must not share access to Services offered by BioRender among more than one Permitted User (as defined below) using a single User-Account.
  •     You must not publish Completed Graphics that include BioRender Content in any publication if you are not cited as the first or co-first author of the publication due to copyright ownership of the publication being attributed to the first or co-first author.
  •     You may assign a certain number of Seats to User-Accounts held by your students, faculty members, research assistants, employees or contractors (referred to herein as “Permitted Users”) through Lab, Team, Institution or Enterprise Paid BioRender Plans.
How do I log in to BioRender?

Users on the Premium or Imperial license plan should use the BioRender portal to log in using your Imperial credentials, username@ic.ac.uk.

Users on the Free plans should use the default portal.

Learning Hub

Curious about BioRender?

Explore their Learning Hub for on-demand webinars, expert tips, and helpful tricks to elevate your designs!

Pricing

The current annual license fee is USD 195, valid from 15 October 2025 to 14 October 2026. Licenses purchased mid-term are prorated based on the remaining duration. 

If you do not have access to the form, please get in touch with your supervisor or admin team to request the form be completed on your behalf.