Is Subthesis free?
Yes. Every research tool, the Research Assistant, and the blog are free for everyone, with no paid tiers, no trial limits, and no credit card.
What's free
- All 57 research tools
- The Research Assistant, including its optional AI features
- The blog
- Most courses, such as Research and Theory in Healthcare, The Grant Architect, and CIP Exam Prep. See Which courses are free?
What costs money
Some products are sold separately:
- Books on Amazon, such as The Project Brain and Impact or Invisible?
- Two courses on Teachable: The AI-Augmented Doctoral Dissertation and The Project Brain course.
- One-on-one services, such as Dissertation Proposal Prep and Data Analysis and Results.
Prices at a glance
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| The AI-Augmented Doctoral Dissertation (Teachable course) | $19.99, one-time |
| The Project Brain: Evolving Project Managers (Teachable course) | $1,000, one-time |
| Dissertation Proposal Prep (about 10 to 15 hours, 1:1) | $1,000 |
| Data Analysis and Results (about 15 to 20 hours) | $2,000 |
| Final Polish and Dissertation Defense (about 10 to 15 hours) | $1,200 |
| Monthly Accountability Retainer (4 to 5 hours a month) | $500 per month |
| Grant Writing, Guest Blog Writing, Website Design | Custom quote |
Book prices vary by format; see What formats do the books come in, and what do they cost?.
You can see everything on the Professional Development page. You never need to buy anything to use the free tools.