Choose the Right Merge License for your Program
The article explains the differences between lab access with generic accounts, vs individual student access with named accounts for the Merge 3D platform. If you have questions or need assistance, reach out to sales@merge3d.ai so we can help.
Individual student accounts are recommended for most classrooms, courses, schools, and districts. They personalize learning, help educators monitor progress, and unlock Merge EDU Suite, Merge Creator Suite, and the complete Merge 3D Platform. Lab licenses provide shared access to Merge EDU Suite for a limited number of devices.
| Lab License - Generic Accounts Simple, shared access for flexible spaces | Individual Student Accounts - Best Value The complete, personalized Merge learning experience |
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✓ Available only for Merge EDU Suite. ✓ Ideal for shared labs, libraries, makerspaces, device carts, and checkout kits. ✓ Supports 10 or 30 simultaneous devices through a shared lab code. ✓ Best for occasional exploration when saved work and student tracking are not needed. |
✓ Available with Merge EDU Suite and required for Merge Creator Suite and the complete Merge 3D Platform. ✓ Offered at Class, Course, School, and District levels with an account for every student. ✓ Students save work while teachers track progress and clearly attribute student-created content. ✓ Includes community content and SSO, plus quizzes, modules, and AI Tutor as they are released. |
| Annual EDU license: $499 Mini Lab | $999 Regular Lab | Annual EDU license: $499 Class | $999 Course | School tiers from $1,999 |
Feature Comparison
| Comparison Area |
Lab License (Shared Generic Access) |
Individual Student Accounts (Best Value) |
|---|---|---|
| Product access | Merge EDU Suite only; shared lab code | Merge EDU Suite, Merge Creator Suite, and the complete Merge 3D Platform; named student accounts |
| Ideal use | Shared labs, libraries, carts, and checkout programs | Daily classroom, course, schoolwide, or districtwide learning |
| Learning continuity | Work and progress are not saved by student | Students save work, create student portfolios, resume projects, and build progress |
| Teacher insight | No student-specific tracking or attribution | Progress and student-created content are tied to each learner |
| Learning tools | Core Merge EDU content for shared use | Community content, SSO, quizzes, modules, and AI Tutor |
| Overall value | Cost-effective access for shared devices | Best value for personalization, accountability, and growth |
* Quizzes and modules are planned for Fall 2026; AI Tutor is planned for Q4 2026.
Find the Best Fit for Your Learning Environment
Merge EDU Suite offers shared lab access or individual student accounts. Merge Creator Suite and the complete Merge 3D Platform are available exclusively with individual accounts. For most instructional implementations, individual accounts provide the greatest long-term value through personalized learning, teacher visibility, and easy expansion from one class to an entire district.
Merge EDU Suite Annual Licensing Options
| License Type | Tier | Capacity | Account Model | Annual Price |
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| Lab | Mini Lab | 10 simultaneous devices | Generic accounts | $499 |
| Lab | Regular Lab | 30 simultaneous devices | Generic accounts | $999 |
| Class/Course | Class | 30 students | Individual accounts | $499 |
| Class/Course | Course | 150 students | Individual accounts | $999 |
| School | Small | 300 students | Individual accounts | $1,999 |
| School | Medium-Small | 600 students | Individual accounts | $2,999 |
| School | Medium-Large | 1,000 students | Individual accounts | $3,999 |
| School | Large | 2,000 students | Individual accounts | $6,999 |
| District | Districtwide | Custom student capacity | Individual accounts | Custom pricing |
Which Option Fits Your Goals?
| A LAB LICENSE MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU WHEN... | INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS ARE BEST WHEN... |
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✓ You need shared access to Merge EDU Suite for a lab, library, makerspace, device cart, or checkout program. ✓ Different groups will use the same devices for occasional, short-term exploration. ✓ You do not need individual progress tracking, saved student work, Merge Creator Suite, or the complete Merge 3D Platform. |
✓ You want each student to have a secure, personalized account and access to any Merge suite or the complete platform. ✓ Educators need to monitor progress, attribute student work, and support projects that continue over time. ✓ You want SSO, community content, quizzes, learning modules, AI Tutor, and a scalable Class, Course, School, or District rollout. |
Why Individual Accounts Deliver More Value
At the same starting annual price points, Class and Course licenses provide named accounts for 30 or 150 students, while Mini Lab and Regular Lab licenses cover 10 or 30 simultaneous shared devices. Individual accounts let students save work and build progress, give educators clearer insight, and keep every product option open—including Merge Creator Suite and the complete Merge 3D Platform. For most classroom, school, and district implementations, individual accounts are the recommended investment.
If you still have questions or if you would like a personalized quote, email sales@merge3d.ai so we can help!