Paper Lab Pricing
Choose the Plan That Fits Your Research Workflow
Start writing for free or upgrade for advanced vector diagramming, global citation sync, and priority cloud LaTeX compilation.
Free
Essential tools for students and individual writers
- Unlimited projects
- Free & unlimited standard LaTeX compiling
- 10 IEEE & journal compiles / month each
- Desktop companion skin (Boba only)
- Daily limited AI content detection
- Unlimited diagram boards & full LaTeX editor
- .reporter exports and imports
Pro
Most PopularAdvanced LaTeX engine & unlimited features
- Everything in Free Plan
- Unlimited IEEE & journal compiles
- IEEE Word (.docx) export unlocked
- All 6 desktop skins + custom upload
- Global reference library unlocked
- Live scholar search & AI auto-citation
- AI content detection (5 checks / day)
- LaTeX Git integration unlocked
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Feature Breakdown
Comprehensive breakdown of features available in Paper Lab Free vs Pro / Premium.
| Feature Category | Free Tier | Pro / Premium
Best Value
|
|---|---|---|
| Projects | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Standard LaTeX Compiling | Free & Unlimited | Free & Unlimited |
| IEEE & Journal Compiles | 10 compiles / month each | Unlimited |
| IEEE Word (.docx) Export | Locked | Unlocked |
| Desktop Companion Skins | Boba only | All 6 Skins + Custom Upload |
| Global Reference Library | Locked | Unlocked |
| Live Scholar Search | Locked | Unlocked |
| AI Auto-Citation | Locked | Unlocked |
| AI Content Detection | Daily limited | 5 checks / day |
| LaTeX Git Integration | Locked | Unlocked |
Pricing FAQ
Everything you need to know about plans & billing
What happens if I cancel my Pro subscription?
Your account will revert to the Free plan at the end of your billing cycle. You'll keep access to your existing documents, but won't be able to use premium features like custom pets or advanced export options until you resubscribe.
Is there a discount for academic institutions?
Yes, we offer bulk licensing and discounts for university labs and academic institutions. Please contact us via the Invest/Partner page for more details.
Shipping & Delivery: Paper Lab provides digital software and SaaS services. No physical goods are shipped. All Pro features and licenses are activated instantly upon successful payment.