The free BioRender alternative built for clinicians
Describe the figure you need in plain English and MedicalFigs generates an editable medical illustration in minutes — patient handouts, mechanism-of-action diagrams, anatomy, and posters.
MedicalFigs turns a plain-language clinical description into an editable medical illustration draft you can refine — free to start, no credit card, built for clinicians and medical educators. BioRender’s free plan is limited to 3 figures with low-res export and no publication or commercial use; its core workflow is a large icon library, with AI-assisted generation available as a paid add-on.
MedicalFigs is for education and communication only. It is not a medical device and does not process patient health information. BioRender pricing and plan limits cited from biorender.com/pricing (verified 2026-07-19); re-check at publish time because competitor pricing drifts.
| Dimension | Us | Them |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free: 5 gens/mo, high-res, no card | Free: 3 figures max, low-res, no publication/commercial use |
| How figures are made | AI draft from a text description, then refine | Icon/template library core; AI as paid add-on ($5–25/mo) |
| Focus | Clinical communication & patient education | Life-science research figures (academia & industry) |
| Output | Handouts, MoA, anatomy, posters | Publication & commercial rights on paid plans |
| Best for | Clinicians & medical educators who want a fast first draft | Researchers building icon-assembled scientific figures |
Is MedicalFigs really free?
Yes. The free tier includes 5 generations per month with high-resolution output and no credit card. Paid plans start at $15/month (Starter, 30 gens) and $48/month (Lab, 150 gens) for more capacity.
Is it the same as BioRender?
No. MedicalFigs makes AI generation the core, free-to-start workflow for clinical and patient-education figures. BioRender’s core is its 1,000+ icon and template library; AI-assisted generation is a paid add-on ($5–25/mo depending on academic vs industry). BioRender’s free plan allows up to 3 figures, low-res export only, and no publication or commercial use (biorender.com/pricing, verified 2026-07-19).
Can I use the figures in my materials?
Yes — figures you generate are yours for education and communication materials; full license terms show in-app.
Is this a diagnostic tool?
No. MedicalFigs is for education and communication only. It is not a medical device and does not process patient health information.