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No charges ever
  • Basic Search
  • Basic profile creation
  • Read posts & discussions
  • Limited commenting
  • Limited direct messaging
  • Join up to 3 research groups
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Researcher Connect

(For early researchers, not in Top 2%)
$1/month
$12/year (billed annually)
  • Advanced Search
  • Enhanced profile customization
  • Read posts & discussions
  • Unlimited commenting
  • Publish up to 8 posts/month
  • Direct messaging (100/month)
  • Join up to 15 research groups
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Top 2% Scientists

Elite Researcher

(For Top 2% users with claimed profiles)
$3/month
$36/year (billed annually)
  • Advanced Search
  • Top 2% verified badge
  • Custom Profile URL
  • Enhanced profile customization
  • Read posts & discussions
  • Unlimited posts
  • Unlimited commenting
  • Unlimited direct messaging
  • Create up to 10 groups
  • Join other research groups

Academic Premium

(For claimed institutions only)
$33/month
$99/year (billed annually)
  • All features of lower tiers
  • Advanced Search
  • Institutional Profile
  • Institution's researchers showcase
  • Researcher transfer management
  • Job postings