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Researchers start free with paper tracking and Discover. Upgrade to Plus for unlimited projects, journal tools, and funding radar.

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30-day free trial

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$2.99/month

Then $2.99/mo after trial · Card required to start · Cancel anytime

  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited papers in tracker
  • Unlimited monthly Discover applications
  • Full journal finder & CiteScore insights
  • Full funding radar & grant catalog
  • Authorship roster by ORCID
  • Journal submission log & team workspace
  • Priority email support

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$0/month

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  • ORCID verified profile
  • Project tracker — up to 3 active papers
  • Browse Discover & funding radar
  • Apply to 3 projects per month
  • Basic profile-based recommendations
  • Collaboration messaging after match

Why researchers choose ScAuthor

FAQ

Is ScAuthor free for researchers?

Yes. You can sign in with ORCID, track papers, and browse open projects at no cost. Plus adds unlimited tracker projects, applications, and advanced journal and funding tools.

How is ScAuthor different from a collab board?

ScAuthor is a paper project tracker first — pipeline stages, journal logs, authorship, and team workspace — with Discover to find collaborators when you need them.

Is Plus live today?

Yes — Plus checkout is live with a 30-day free trial (card required at checkout; you are not charged until the trial ends). Cancel anytime during the trial and you pay nothing.

Is the first month really free?

Yes for Plus — you get a 30-day free trial when you subscribe. Add a card at checkout; you are not charged until the trial ends. Cancel anytime during the trial and you pay nothing.

Are there per-listing or transaction fees?

No. ScAuthor uses simple subscriptions only. We do not charge placement fees or take a cut of collaborations between researchers.

What payment methods do you accept?

Plus subscriptions use Stripe — major credit and debit cards.