Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing for everyone. Choose the plan that fits your needs.
Self-Host vs Hosted
Scrapalot is open-core. The free, open-source Community Edition can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, while the full product is offered as a managed cloud subscription. See Editions for exactly what each one includes.
Self-Host (Community Edition) — Free
Open source, AGPL-3.0
Run the core on your own hardware with Docker Compose — no subscription, no usage quotas. Use it in any browser, with the native Android app available now and a native desktop app coming soon.
Web & Android apps
Desktop app coming soon
Complete data sovereignty
Runs on your own infrastructure
No usage quotas
Limited only by your own hardware
Bring your own AI keys
OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, etc.
Local AI models
Ollama, vLLM, LM Studio
AGPL-3.0 open source
Inspect, modify, contribute
Includes (Community Edition):
- Document ingestion, OCR, chunking and embeddings
- Core vector-search RAG chat
- Collaborative notes editor (real-time)
- Read-aloud (TTS) and Bring Your Own Key
The advanced AI surfaces (deep research, knowledge graph, AI Scientist, voice, integrations), team collaboration and the mobile app are part of the hosted product — see Editions.
Best For:
- Individuals and labs who want full control of their data
- Privacy-conscious and air-gapped workflows
- Anyone who prefers to run on their own infrastructure
Get Started:
Self-host the Community Edition for free, or try the managed cloud now in the web app (any browser) or native Android app. Most users start with our free cloud Researcher Plan.
Cloud Plans
Let us handle the infrastructure while you focus on your work.
Cloud Pricing Plans
Researcher
Free
Perfect for individual researchers and students
10 documents/month
1 GB of storage
250K AI tokens
Per month (or BYOK)
AI Scientist
Basic queries
Web Search
Custom AI prompts
Limitations:
- No workspace sharing
- No team collaboration
- No research paper integration
- Limited AI model access
Token Info: 250,000 tokens/month
Professional
$19/month or $14/month (billed annually)
For researchers and small teams. All from Researcher plus:
500 documents/month
10 GB of storage
5M AI tokens
Per month
Advanced Knowledge Graphs
AI Scientist powered
Deep Web Research
Research Paper Integration
Team Collaboration
Up to 5 members
Priority Support
Email support
Limitations:
- Limited to 5 team members
- Standard processing speed
Token Info: 5,000,000 tokens/month
Popular Choice
Enterprise
$49/month or $39/month (billed annually)
For large research teams and institutions
Unlimited Documents
Unlimited storage
Unlimited AI tokens
No limits
Full AI Scientist Suite
Advanced Research Databases
Unlimited Team
Custom AI Model Training
24/7 Phone Support
Dedicated Account Manager
On-premise Deployment
White-label Options
No Limitations
Token Info: Unlimited tokens
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Researcher | Professional | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documents/Month | 10 | 500 | Unlimited |
| Storage | 1 GB | 10 GB | Unlimited |
| AI Tokens | 250K | 5M | Unlimited |
| Team Members | 1 | 5 | Unlimited |
| Document Formats | Standard | All | All |
| Web Search | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Knowledge Graphs | Basic | Advanced | Full Suite |
| Research Papers | No | Yes | Advanced |
| Custom AI Prompts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Team Collaboration | No | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Community | 24/7 Phone | |
| SLA | No | No | Yes |
| White-label | No | No | Yes |
| On-premise | No | No | On-demand |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are AI tokens?
AI tokens are units used to measure AI model usage. Roughly:
- 1 token ≈ 4 characters of text
- 100 tokens ≈ 75 words
- 1,000 tokens ≈ 750 words
Example Usage:
- Simple question + answer: ~500-1,000 tokens
- Complex analysis: ~2,000-5,000 tokens
- Document processing (per page): ~500-1,500 tokens
Can I bring my own AI keys (BYOK)?
Yes! All plans support BYOK:
- Use your own OpenAI API key
- Use your own DeepSeek API key
- Use your own Anthropic API key
- Use local models with Ollama (free)
When using BYOK, you pay your AI provider directly and our token limits don't apply.
What happens if I exceed my limits?
Documents: You'll be prompted to upgrade or wait until next month
Storage: You'll need to delete old documents or upgrade
AI Tokens: Processing will pause until:
- Next billing cycle
- You upgrade your plan
- You add your own API key (BYOK)
Can I upgrade or downgrade anytime?
Yes! You can change plans at any time:
- Upgrade: Takes effect immediately, prorated billing
- Downgrade: Takes effect at next billing cycle
- Cancel: No charges after current period ends
Is there a free trial for paid plans?
Yes! Professional and Enterprise plans include:
- 14-day free trial
- No credit card required
- Full feature access
- Cancel anytime
What payment methods do you accept?
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
- Debit cards
- PayPal
- Wire transfer (Enterprise only)
- Purchase orders (Enterprise only)
Do you offer educational discounts?
Yes! We offer:
- 50% off for students (with valid .edu email)
- 30% off for educational institutions
- Free Enterprise for research labs (case by case)
Contact us for educational pricing.
Do you offer non-profit discounts?
Yes! Registered non-profits receive:
- 40% off Professional plans
- 30% off Enterprise plans
Contact us with your non-profit documentation.
What about data privacy and security?
Cloud Plans:
- Data encrypted at rest and in transit
- SOC 2 Type II compliant
- GDPR compliant
- Regular security audits
- Data residency options (Enterprise)
Enterprise On-Premise (on-demand):
- Complete data control
- Deploy on your own infrastructure
- No data leaves your servers
- Full audit logs
On-premise deployment is offered on-demand to Enterprise customers. Contact sales to discuss an on-premise arrangement.
Can I migrate between on-premise and cloud?
Yes! Enterprise customers running an on-premise deployment can move to the cloud (and vice versa) with our migration assistance:
- Free migration for Enterprise plans
- Migration tools and documentation
- Support during transition
- Data export/import utilities
Contact support for migration help.
What's included in support?
Researcher (Free):
- Community forum
- Documentation
- GitHub issues
- Email (best effort)
Professional:
- Priority email support
- Response within 24 hours
- Documentation
- Video tutorials
Enterprise:
- 24/7 phone support
- Dedicated account manager
- Response within 1 hour
- Custom training sessions
- On-site support (optional)
Can I get a refund?
Yes! We offer:
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- No questions asked
- Full refund of current period
- Keep your data
What happens to my data if I cancel?
- 30-day grace period: Data remains accessible (read-only)
- Export tools: Download all your data
- After 30 days: Data is permanently deleted
- Enterprise on-premise: Data stays on infrastructure you control
Self-Host vs Hosted Comparison
The free, open-source Community Edition can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. The managed cloud removes all setup and adds the advanced AI surfaces and team features. Enterprise customers can also arrange a fully-managed on-premise deployment of the proprietary product.
Self-Host / Enterprise On-Premise
Advantages:
- Complete control
- Data privacy — nothing leaves your servers
- Custom deployment and white-label options
- Export and migrate your data anytime
Requirements:
- Enterprise agreement (contact sales)
- Technical expertise
- Server infrastructure
- Maintenance time
- Security management
- Backup management
Best For:
- Enterprise teams with strict privacy or data-residency requirements
- Organizations that must keep data on their own infrastructure
- Custom or white-label needs
Contact sales to discuss an on-premise deployment.
Cloud (Managed) — Standard
Advantages:
- No setup required
- Automatic updates
- Managed infrastructure
- Automatic backups
- 99.9% uptime SLA
- Professional support
Costs:
- Monthly subscription
- Based on usage
- Predictable pricing
Best For:
- Quick start
- Non-technical users
- Focus on work, not infrastructure
- Guaranteed uptime
Cost Calculator
On-Premise Costs (Enterprise)
Infrastructure (Monthly):
- VPS/Server: $20-100
- Database: $10-50
- Storage: $5-20
- Bandwidth: $5-15
- Total: $40-185/month
Plus:
- AI API costs (if not using local models)
- Staff time for maintenance
- Backup costs
Cloud Costs
Predictable Pricing:
- Researcher: $0/month
- Professional: $19/month ($14 annual)
- Enterprise: $49/month ($39 annual)
Includes:
- Infrastructure
- Backups
- Updates
- Support
- Uptime guarantee
Getting Started
Ready to Start?
Free Options:
- Cloud Free Tier (web app): Sign up - No credit card required
- Android App: Available now - sideload the APK. Desktop app coming soon.
Paid Plans:
- Professional: Start 14-day trial
- Enterprise: Contact sales
Need Help Choosing?
Contact us:
- Email: sales@scrapalot.com
- Schedule a demo: Book a call
- Live chat: Available on our website
Enterprise Inquiries
For custom pricing, volume discounts, or special requirements:
Contact Enterprise Sales:
- Email: enterprise@scrapalot.com
- Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
- Schedule a call
We can discuss:
- Custom deployment options
- Volume discounts
- Multi-year agreements
- Custom integrations
- Training and onboarding
- SLA requirements
- Data residency
- Compliance needs
Questions?
Have questions about pricing? Check our FAQ or contact us.