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Choose the plan that fits your research needs. Save 20% with annual billing.
Convert Legacy PDFs
Transform static PDFs into modern, editable digital formats.
Simple & Affordable
No complex enterprise pricing. Pay only for what you need.
Works With Your Tools
Get your protocols into protocols.io faster.
Academic pricing requires institutional email (.edu, .ac.uk, .edu.au) or verification. Non-institutional emails will be reviewed for eligibility.
Free
3 conversions per month (hard limit)
- Full conversion quality
- No credit card required
- Perfect for occasional use
Starter
50 conversions per month
- Priority processing
- Email support
- Cancel anytime
Pro
250 conversions per month
- Priority processing
- Email support
- Cancel anytime
- Volume discounts
Power
1,000 conversions per month
- Fastest processing
- Priority support
- Advanced features
- Volume discounts
ProtocolFoundry complements platforms like protocols.io by handling the conversion step—priced competitively below full protocol management platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about pricing and plans.
What qualifies for Academic pricing?
Academic pricing is for non-profit educational and research institutions. Institutional emails (.edu, .ac.uk, .edu.au) are automatically verified. If you use a non-institutional email, we may request verification of your academic affiliation.
What qualifies for Industry pricing?
Industry pricing is for pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, CROs, and for-profit research organizations.
Can I switch from Academic to Industry pricing?
If your situation changes (e.g., moving from academia to industry), contact us at hello@protocolfoundry.io to update your account.
What happens when I hit my monthly limit?
You’ll receive a notification when approaching your limit. You can upgrade to a higher tier anytime, or wait until next month’s reset.
Can I switch between monthly and annual billing?
Yes! Upgrade to annual billing anytime to lock in 20% savings. Changes take effect at your next billing cycle.
What file formats are supported?
PDF input, DOCX (Word) output. We preserve experimental steps, tables, and formatting.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Files are processed securely and not stored after conversion.
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