PyMOL pricing
PyMOL is a paid product. Starting price: $99 a year (academic single user).
PaidPrices last checked Nov 1, 2026
PyMOL plans and prices
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PyMOL pricing facts
4 of 4 verified- Starting price
- $99 a year (academic single user)
- Checked Nov 1, 2026pymol.org(opens source in a new tab)
- “Academic/Non-Profit Purchasing Prices for academic and non-profit use. Professional usage may include use of PyMOL by commercial scientists in non-profit projects and publications outside the scope”
- Commercial single-user plan
- $1,050 a year (25 or fewer employees)
- Checked Nov 1, 2026pymol.org(opens source in a new tab)
- “License 1 Year Subscription 2 Year Subscription 3 Year Subscription PyMOL - Single User Eligibility: Organization contains 25 or fewer employees $1,050”
- Government single-user plan
- $315 a year
- Checked Nov 1, 2026pymol.org(opens source in a new tab)
- “Government Purchasing Prices for government use. Professional usage may include use of PyMOL by commercial scientists in non-profit projects and publications outside the scope of their employment.”
- Student discount
- Free for full-time students and teachers
- Checked Nov 1, 2026pymol.org(opens source in a new tab)
- “available at no cost to full-time students and educators teaching full-time students.”
PyMOL alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| UcUCSF ChimeraX | Free plan + paid | — | — |
 VMD | Free | — | — |
 Jmol | Open source | — | — |
 Avogadro | Open source | — | — |
PyMOL pricing: common questions
Is PyMOL free?
No, PyMOL is a paid product.
How much does PyMOL cost?
Starting price: $99 a year (academic single user), according to pymol.org (checked Nov 1, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
What are free alternatives to PyMOL?
Free or freemium alternatives include UCSF ChimeraX, VMD, Jmol and Avogadro. Open-source options: Jmol.