Every South Asian student gets free access to our core tools. Unlock the full platform when you're serious about applications.
Prices shown in USD. Indian students pay ₹850/mo or ₹3,400/mo — same features, local pricing.
Start your research. No credit card required, no time limit.
Free forever
What's included
For students actively planning and applying. The complete toolkit.
Billed $99/year — save $20.88
or ₹8,500/year · ₹708/month equivalent
Everything in Free, plus
For serious applicants who want 1:1 expert guidance alongside the tools.
Everything in Pro, plus
Full feature breakdown
Every feature, every tier. No surprises.
| Feature | Free$0 forever | Profrom $8.25/mo | Premiumfrom $33.25/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Tools | |||
| ROI Calculator | |||
| University Search | |||
| Budget Planner | |||
| Visa Policy Alerts | |||
| Country Guides (11 countries) | |||
| Community Q&A | |||
| Weekly Newsletter | |||
| Application Tools | |||
| SOP Assistant (AI-powered) | |||
| Budget Matcher Advanced | |||
| Scholarship Finder (5,000+ database) | |||
| Application Tracker | |||
| Visa Specialist Chat | 20 questions/mo | ||
| Financing Tools (loan calculator) | |||
| Family Dashboard | |||
| Priority Newsletter + Early Alerts | |||
| 1:1 Expert Guidance | |||
| Admission Consultant | 10 sessions/mo | ||
| University-Specific Coaching | 5 universities | ||
| Interview Prep (mock + video feedback) | |||
| Visa Interview Coaching | |||
| Family Financial Planning | |||
| Personalised Scholarship Research | |||
| Priority Email Support | 48-hr guarantee | ||
| Visa & Score | |||
| Visa Score (eligibility predictor) | |||
Got questions?
Everything you need to know before you sign up.
The free Explorer plan includes our ROI Calculator, University Search, Budget Planner, Visa Policy Alerts, weekly newsletter, Community Q&A and 11 country guides — forever, with no credit card required. It's the most comprehensive free study abroad toolkit available for South Asian students.
Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade or cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. If you upgrade, the new plan kicks in immediately. If you downgrade or cancel, you retain access until the end of your current billing period.
When you start a Pro or Premium subscription, you get full access for 7 days. If you cancel within those 7 days you won't be charged a thing. After 7 days, your card is billed for the first month (or year, if you chose annual). No questions asked.
Yes — students from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh automatically pay localized prices: ₹850/month for Pro and ₹3,400/month for Premium. That's a purchasing-power-adjusted rate, not a discount code. Just select INR at checkout.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) via Stripe. Indian students can also pay via UPI and net banking on the INR checkout flow. All transactions are SSL-encrypted.
Yes. If you're not satisfied within the first 7 days, we'll refund you in full — no questions. After that, refunds are prorated for annual plans if requested within 30 days of your renewal date. Email support@braingainmag.com for any refund requests.
Pro ($8.25–$9.99/mo) gives you all the AI-powered tools: SOP Assistant, Budget Matcher, Scholarship Finder, Application Tracker, Visa Chat and more. Premium ($33.25–$39.99/mo) adds the human layer: a dedicated Admission Consultant (10 sessions/month), University-Specific Coaching across 5 universities of your choice, mock Interview Prep, Visa Interview Coaching and a Family Financial Planning roadmap.
No. The free Explorer plan never requires a credit card. Just subscribe to the newsletter to unlock all free tools. Your card is only needed if you choose to start a Pro or Premium trial.