Tier overview
Free
Perfect for trying Freiya and light research needs
Pro
For active researchers and graduate students
Nova
Specialized models and advanced features
Feature comparison
Compare all tiers side-by-side to find the right fit:| Feature | Free | Pro | Nova |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papers in library | 5 | 500 | 500 |
| Papers per month | 5 | 500 | 500 |
| Paper collections | 2 | 20 | 20 |
| Chat collections | 2 | 20 | 20 |
| AI models | Basic | Advanced | Specialized |
| PDF upload size | 10 MB | 50 MB | 100 MB |
| AI chat messages | Limited | High limits | Premium limits |
| PDF viewer | ✅ Full access | ✅ Full access | ✅ Full access |
| Highlights | Basic | Advanced | Advanced |
| Export citations | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Institution search | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Dark mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Support | Priority | Priority | |
| Usage analytics | Basic | Advanced | Advanced |
| API access | ❌ | ❌ | Coming soon |
| Team features | ❌ | ❌ | Coming soon |
Free tier
The Free tier is perfect for students, casual users, or anyone wanting to try Freiya before committing.
What’s included
Paper management:- 5 papers total in your library
- 5 papers can be added per month
- Full metadata fetching via DOI
- Tags and notes on all papers
- Citation generation
- 2 paper collections
- 2 chat collections
- Full organization features
- Access to basic AI models
- Standard monthly message limits
- Full chat history and search
- Share conversations
- Full Focus mode access
- Basic highlighting (all colors)
- Comments on highlights
- Export annotations
- Institution search
- Dark mode
- Multi-language (EN/ES)
- Email support
Best for
- Students starting their research journey
- Trying Freiya for the first time
- Managing a small focused project
- Side projects with minimal papers
Limitations
- Paper limit - 5 papers may fill up quickly
- Collections - Only 2 collections limits organization
- Basic models - No access to advanced AI models
- Monthly cap - 5 papers/month prevents bulk imports
Pro tier
The most popular choice for active researchers and graduate students.What’s included
Everything in Free, plus: Expanded capacity:- 500 papers in your library (100x more!)
- 500 papers/month - plenty for literature reviews
- 20 paper collections - organize by project, topic, course
- 20 chat collections - group conversations logically
- Access to advanced AI models
- Higher monthly message limits
- Faster response times
- Better reasoning capabilities
- 50 MB PDF uploads (5x larger files)
- Advanced highlighting tools
- Priority email support
- Advanced usage analytics
- Export improvements
Pricing
[X.XX]/month billed annually (save [XX]%)Annual billing saves you [XX]% and locks in your rate.
Best for
- Graduate students managing thesis research
- Active researchers with ongoing projects
- Multiple concurrent research areas
- Literature review projects
- Regular Freiya users
Pro vs Free
Upgrading to Pro gives you:- 100x more papers (5 → 500)
- 10x more collections (2 → 20)
- Advanced AI models for complex analysis
- 5x larger PDFs (10MB → 50MB)
- Priority support - faster response times
Nova tier
For researchers who need specialized AI models and advanced capabilities.What’s included
Everything in Pro, plus: Specialized AI models:- Domain-specific models (biomedical, physics, CS, etc.)
- Custom model fine-tuning (future)
- Highest quality responses
- Specialized reasoning capabilities
- 100 MB PDF uploads (2x Pro)
- Premium usage limits
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Priority support with faster SLA
- Beta feature access
Pricing
[X.XX]/month billed annually (save [XX]%)Best for
- Researchers in specialized fields
- Those needing domain-specific AI expertise
- Large complex research projects
- Users who need the highest quality AI
- Beta testers and early adopters
Nova vs Pro
Nova adds:- Specialized AI models for your field
- 2x larger PDFs (50MB → 100MB)
- Beta access to new features first
- Premium support tier
- Advanced analytics with custom reports
Add-ons and extras
Enhance any tier with optional add-ons:Extra storage (coming soon)
- Add storage beyond tier limits
- $[X.XX] per 100 additional papers
- Flexible, pay for what you need
Choosing the right tier
Not sure which tier is right for you? Ask yourself:How many papers do I need?
How many papers do I need?
5 papers: Free tier is fine
10-100 papers: Start with Pro
100-500 papers: Pro or NovaRemember: papers per month limit matters too if you’re actively adding papers.
What AI capabilities do I need?
What AI capabilities do I need?
Basic questions: Free tier works
Complex analysis: Upgrade to Pro
Specialized field: Consider NovaTry Free first, then upgrade based on model quality needs.
Am I a casual or heavy user?
Am I a casual or heavy user?
Occasional use: Free or Pro
Regular use (weekly): Pro
Daily heavy use: Nova
Do I need advanced features?
Do I need advanced features?
Basic features only: Free or Pro
Advanced analytics: Pro or above
API access: Coming soon
Custom integrations: Coming soon
Upgrade path
Start small and grow as your needs expand:1
Start with Free
Try Freiya with 5 papers to see if it fits your workflow
2
Upgrade to Pro
When you need more papers or better AI models
3
Move to Nova
If you need specialized models for your field
All your data transfers seamlessly when you upgrade. No need to re-add papers or recreate collections.
Billing and payment
Payment methods
We accept:- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
- Debit cards
- International payments
- Secure, PCI-compliant processing
- Encrypted payment information
- Never stored on our servers
Billing cycles
Monthly billing:- Charged on the same day each month
- Cancel anytime
- No long-term commitment
- Pay for 12 months upfront
- Save [XX]% vs monthly
- Lock in your rate
Taxes
- Prices shown exclude applicable taxes
- Tax calculated at checkout
- Based on your billing location
Managing your subscription
Upgrade your plan
1
Go to Settings
Navigate to Settings → Subscription
2
Choose new tier
Click Upgrade on your desired tier
3
Complete payment
Enter payment details via Stripe checkout
4
Instant activation
New limits apply immediately
Downgrade your plan
1
Go to Settings
Navigate to Settings → Subscription
2
Select lower tier
Click Change Plan and choose a lower tier
3
Confirm downgrade
Review what changes and confirm
4
Effective date
Downgrade takes effect at end of billing period
Cancel subscription
1
Go to Settings
Navigate to Settings → Subscription
2
Click Cancel
Find the Cancel Subscription button
3
Choose timing
Cancel immediately or at period end
4
Confirm cancellation
Confirm and receive email confirmation
- Access continues until period end
- Automatically downgraded to Free tier
- Data retained for 30 days
- Can resubscribe anytime
No refunds for partial billing periods, but you keep access until your paid period ends.
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch tiers anytime?
Can I switch tiers anytime?
Yes! You can upgrade instantly or downgrade at the end of your billing period. Your data transfers seamlessly.
What happens to my data if I downgrade?
What happens to my data if I downgrade?
All your data is preserved. If you exceed the new limits (e.g., 500 papers → 5), existing papers become read-only until you delete some or upgrade again.
Do unused papers/messages roll over?
Do unused papers/messages roll over?
No, monthly limits reset on the 1st of each month.
Is there a student discount?
Is there a student discount?
Student discounts are coming soon! Email [email protected] with your .edu email to join the waitlist.
Can I get a refund?
Can I get a refund?
We offer refunds within 14 days of initial purchase if Freiya isn’t the right fit. Contact [email protected].
What payment methods do you accept?
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit and debit cards through Stripe. International payments are supported.
Is my payment information secure?
Is my payment information secure?
Yes! We use Stripe for payment processing. We never store your payment information on our servers.
Can I pause my subscription?
Can I pause my subscription?
Subscription pausing is not currently available, but you can cancel and resubscribe anytime without losing data (retained for 30 days).
Enterprise and custom plans
Need something beyond our standard tiers? We offer custom solutions for:- Universities and research institutions
- Corporate research teams
- Government organizations
- Large-scale deployments
- Custom feature requirements
- Volume discounts
- Custom contracts
- Dedicated infrastructure
- White-label options
- Custom integrations
- Training and onboarding