BioRender

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BioRender is a browser-based service for creating scientific figures. It provides a vast amount of pre-made icons. It's available as a free and a paid version.

Free vs. Paid Version

Free Version: Allows to create a limited amount of figures which must not be published. Find more information here.

Paid Version: Provides more features and unlimited creation of figures including the right to publish. The license available to employees of the Max Planck Society (MPS) costs approx. 160 € per user per year. Further information from the Software Licensing Team of the MPS can be found here

Request Procedure

1. Please first read this to determine if you truly need a paid license.
2. Write a ticket requesting a BioRender license.
3. Wait for further information which will be provided via the ticket.