How Much Does Colony Management Software Cost for Academic Labs?
Summary
Academic labs pay for software from grants, and every dollar spent on tools is a dollar not spent on research. Colony.care's free Starter tier covers small academic colonies (1 project, 100 animals). The Lab tier at CA$549.99/mo covers a full vivarium with unlimited animals, typically less than the monthly cost of one cage of mice in many facilities.
Academic Pricing Reality
Most academic labs do not have a line item for "colony management software", they have a grant budget and a spreadsheet that is eating too many hours. Colony.care's pricing is built for this reality: start free, upgrade when the colony outgrows the free tier. No procurement cycle needed for the free tier, just sign up and start working.
The Lab tier at CA$549.99/mo (about US$400) is typically within the discretionary spending authority of a PI or facility manager. For context: that is less than the per-diem cost of housing ~5-10 cages of mice for a month at most institutions. If the software saves your staff 4 hours a week, and it usually saves more, it pays for itself before the first month ends.
FAQ
Do you offer academic discounts?
Colony.care's published pricing is already designed to be affordable for academic labs. The free Starter tier covers small colonies. The Lab tier at CA$549.99/mo is our standard rate, there is no separate academic pricing because the standard pricing already fits academic budgets.
Can we pay annually from a grant?
Yes. The Lab tier is available as an annual subscription at CA$5,279.99/yr (equivalent to CA$439.99/mo). Annual billing is compatible with most grant procurement processes.