Free web
Free source (opens in a new tab)
Monthly
For: Trying science drawing
Limits
- 8 AI credits monthly
- 1K image generation and export only
1 more
- PNG export
Includes
- Community support
- AI diagrams 3 credits/gen
1 more
- Personal educational use
Image generation · pricing
AcaDraw pricing in 2026: Free, Plus and Max explained
AcaDraw suits researchers, students and academic authors who need scientific illustrations and editable SVG diagrams from text, with 8 free credits each month to try it.
- Starting price
- $149.9 (Plus)
- Free option
- Yes
- Plans
- 3
- Prices checked
- Oct 1, 2026
AcaDraw plans and what they include
AcaDraw has a Free plan with 8 AI credits monthly, 1K image generation and export only, and PNG export for personal educational use. Plus is 149.9 USD per year (saves 16%; $178.8 monthly list, about 12.49 per month equivalent) with 800 AI credits per month, up to native 4K, PNG, JPG, SVG and PDF export, watermark-free output and a journal/commercial license.
Max is 279 USD per year (saves 22%; $358.8 monthly list, about 23.25 per month equivalent) with 1,800 AI credits per month. Generation history is 90 days on both paid plans. Prices checked on 2026-10-01.
AcaDraw plans compared
| Plan | Price | Billing | Who it is for | Key limits | API |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free web |
Free | Monthly | Trying science drawing | 8 AI credits monthly; 1K image generation and export only; PNG export | Not stated |
| Plus web |
$149.9 | Yearly | Individual scholars | 800 AI credits per month; Generation history 90 days | Not stated |
| Max web |
$279 | Yearly | Senior researchers | 1,800 AI credits per month; Generation history 90 days | Not stated |
Which AcaDraw plan to pick
| If you | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| you are trying science drawing | Free | 8 credits monthly, 1K PNG only, personal educational use. |
| you are an individual scholar | Plus, 149.9 USD per year | 800 credits per month, 4K, SVG and journal/commercial license. |
| you are a senior researcher with heavy use | Max, 279 USD per year | 1,800 credits per month with the same export and license features. |
What is free, what costs extra
Free access and trial
Free plan: 8 credits on registration, renewed monthly.
Free plan serves as the trial.
Extra costs and taxes
Credits per use: drawing 5, diagram 3 per generation and 1 per edit, SVG convert 1 per text or 3 per full.
Not stated.
Costs that are easy to miss
- Credits per use: a drawing costs 5, a diagram 3 per generation and 1 per edit, SVG conversion 1 per text or 3 per full.
- Only yearly billing was shown, so a monthly price could not be confirmed.
- Registration is required.
- Taxes are not stated in our verified data.
AcaDraw pricing and usage limits
Prices checked Oct 1, 2026 on the official US pricing page. Official pricing ↗ Prices and limits change often.
Free access and trial conditions
Free plan: 8 credits on registration, renewed monthly.
Free plan serves as the trial.
Paid plans: what changes as you upgrade
Plus web
$149.9 source (opens in a new tab)
Yearly
Save 16%; $178.8 monthly list (~$12.49/month equivalent)
For: Individual scholars
Limits
- 800 AI credits per month
- Generation history 90 days
Includes
- Up to native 4K
- PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF export
2 more
- Watermark-free
- Journal/commercial license
Max web
$279 source (opens in a new tab)
Yearly
Save 22%; $358.8 monthly list (~$23.25/month equivalent)
For: Senior researchers
Limits
- 1,800 AI credits per month
- Generation history 90 days
Includes
- Up to native 4K
- PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF export
2 more
- Watermark-free
- Journal/commercial license
Usage caps, credits and extra costs
Credits per use: drawing 5, diagram 3 per generation and 1 per edit, SVG convert 1 per text or 3 per full.
Not stated.
How much AcaDraw costs per year
At the listed prices, a single user pays between $1,799 and $3,348 a year on the fixed-price plans, or nothing on the free tier within its limits. Annual billing discounts, taxes and usage-based extras are listed per plan above where the vendor publishes them.
AcaDraw FAQ
Is AcaDraw free?
Yes: 8 free credits per month, 1K PNG output only. source (opens in a new tab)
How many credits does a drawing cost?
5 credits per drawing. source (opens in a new tab)
What do paid plans cost?
Plus $149.9 per year and Max $279 per year. source (opens in a new tab)
Can I use drawings in journals?
Plus and Max include a journal/commercial license; Free is personal educational use. source (opens in a new tab)
Can I get SVG?
Yes, via Smart Convert; SVG export is on paid plans. source (opens in a new tab)
Is AcaDraw free?
Yes. The Free plan gives 8 credits on registration, renewed monthly, limited to 1K PNG output.
How much is AcaDraw Plus?
149.9 USD per year, with 800 AI credits per month.
How many credits does a drawing cost?
5 credits per drawing.
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