Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free. Upgrade for stronger agentic AI, matching, and workspace tools, whether you're applying or already in grad school. Cancel anytime.Waitlist members get 50% off Pro and Scholar through August 31.
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Tailored pricing viewSame plans and pricing. Your selected path changes which tools are most relevant.
Explorer
Find mentors with starter AI tools.
Included for everyone
- 1 active mentor
- AI recommendations & summaries from your profile and CV
- Starter agentic workspace tools
- No AI document refinement on Explorer
- Full workspace with agentic tools
For applicants
- School matching (6 schools)
- School explore not included
Pro
50% off waitlist pricing
Stronger AI, refinement, and full workspace.
Included for everyone
- Up to 5 active mentors
- More capable agentic AI: deeper recommendations, drafts & workspace
- Document improvements per month (fair use)
- Full workspace with agentic tools
- More video sessions
For applicants
- Up to 10 schools (4 per tier), 4 professors per school
- Deeper matching: personalized advisor fit & school rationale
- 3 school explorations per month
Scholar
50% off waitlist pricing
Our most capable AI, with priority processing.
Included for everyone
- Up to 15 active mentors
- Most capable agentic AI: deepest reasoning & priority processing
- More document improvements per month (fair use, not unlimited)
- Full workspace with agentic tools
- More video sessions
For applicants
- Up to 20 schools (7 per tier), 6 professors per school
- Deepest matching: verified sources & faculty group summaries
- Deeper school & advisor matching than Pro
- 10 school explorations per month
- Priority matching
Every plan uses your profile, CV, and transcript. Scholar is routed to our most capable agentic models for the deepest context, with more thorough document edits, richer matching rationale, and priority when AI queues are busy.
Includes everything in Pro school matching, plus the deepest advisor verification, public-source evidence links, and faculty group summaries.
Higher tiers are routed to more capable agentic AI with deeper context, richer rationale, and priority processing.
Mentors volunteer their time. They are not paid for mentoring on GuiDrs. A portion of mentee plan payments goes toward optional perks for mentors.
Mentors join free, no subscription required. Learn about becoming a mentor →
Frequently asked questions
Do applicants and grad students get the same plans?
Yes. Explorer, Pro, and Scholar apply whether you're applying to programs or already in graduate school. Applicant mentees see school and advisor matching tools; current grad students see the same plan ladder focused on mentorship, AI workspace, document refinement, and research or career growth.How does agentic AI differ across plans?
Explorer includes AI summaries and recommendations plus starter agentic workspace tools. Pro adds agentic document refinement, stronger recommendations, and a full workspace where AI can help with drafts and structured asks. Scholar routes heavier work to our most capable models with deeper context and priority processing.How is Scholar school matching different from Pro?
Both plans show personalized school lists and advisor fit for applicant mentees. Scholar adds our deepest advisor verification, public-source links for advisors, and faculty group summaries Pro does not include. Scholar also shows more schools and professors per school on your plan.Can I try GuiDrs before paying?
Yes, the Explorer plan is free forever. Find mentor profiles, chat with your mentor connection, and see how the platform feels before committing to anything. Paid plans unlock more mentor slots, deeper matching, document refinement, and stronger agentic AI.Is there a free trial on Pro or Scholar?
We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee on paid plans. If GuiDrs isn't the right fit, email us within 7 days for a full refund.How do mentors get paid?
Mentors on GuiDrs are not paid for mentoring, they volunteer their time. A portion of mentee plan payments goes toward optional perks for mentors, not a payment for their time.Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from your account settings at any time. You retain access until the end of your current billing period.How is GuiDrs different from cold-emailing professors?
Cold emails are a guessing game. GuiDrs matches you to mentors and programs by research path, methods, and goals, then gives you context and structure so the first conversation actually goes somewhere.Who are the mentors?
Advisors, senior graduate students, and professionals who have walked the path you're on. You see their research focus and alignment summaries before you reach out, so the fit is clear up front.Is it free to start?
Yes. You can find mentors and explore recommendations for free, no credit card required. Paid plans unlock deeper matching, document refinement, and workspace tools when you're ready.How does the AI matching work?
Your profile, CV, and goals are used to surface mentors and schools aligned with your research, with rationale you can read. Higher plans are routed to more capable models for deeper context and priority.How do I get started?
Sign up to create your account, then set up your profile so we can match you with mentors and programs.