TheBrain Purchasing FAQ
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You can purchase PersonalBrain directly from TheBrain Technologies here or call +310-751-5000.
PersonalBrain is also available from a number of international resellers, who may offer support in your native language.
You will receive your license key when your purchase is completed. Enter it into PersonalBrain by selecting Upgrade... from the Help menu. (Download the latest version if you have not already done so.)
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No charge For personal use only |
$149.95 | $249.95 |
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The Free Edition of PersonalBrain includes:
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All the features of the Free Edition plus:
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All the features of the Core Edition plus:
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See the above table for key product differences. If you are using PersonalBrain simply to organize personal ideas and Web pages, it's yours for free. This version was designed for users on an extremely low budget.
If you are currently using PersonalBrain 3 we recommend upgrading to at least PersonalBrain Core so you don't miss the use of files. This gives you next generation Brain technology that includes zoomable icons and expanded views, themes and more.
If you want to take your Brain to the limit, go for PersonalBrain Pro. It offers the most powerful toolset for organizing your thinking and information. Multiple attachments, reminders, spellchecking, and filtering will all help you save time and be more productive. Not to mention, exporting your Brain as HTML means you can easily share your Brain with the world!
The cost to upgrading from Core to Pro is simply the difference in price. There is no additional charge.
| From | To | Cost |
| PersonalBrain Core | PersonalBrain Pro | $100.00 |
Upgrades within the current major version of the software (e.g. from 5.0 to 5.5) are always free. Upgrades to any new major release (e.g. from 5.X to 6.X) made within 3 months from your intial date of purchase (not including upgrades) are also free.
Upgrades to a new major release vary in price as outlined below.
| From | To | Cost |
| PersonalBrain 5 | PersonalBrain 6 | $119.95 |
| PersonalBrain 4 | PersonalBrain 6 | $194.90 |
PersonalBrain 6 is faster, more reliable, and has over 100 enhancements and fixes including many user interface improvements and the ability to sync your Brain online. View the highlights of PersonalBrain 6 on the what's new page.
If you qualify for a free upgrade to version 6 you can get your free ugprade by filling out the free upgrade form.
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WebBrain.com is a hosting service for PersonalBrain users. You can share your Brain online or browse other published Brains at http://webbrain.com.
All PersonalBrain users can take advantage of WebBrain services by publishing their Brain on WebBrain.com.
- When you setup a WebBrain account you will get a trial of all WebBrain Premium Services for 30 days. You have the option to publish your Brain publicly or privately.
- After 30 days you can continue to publish Brains publicly for free or subscribe to WebBrain services.
| WebBrain Free Services | WebBrain Premium Services | ||
| Monthly fee | Free |
$7.95/month or $74.95/year |
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| Storage space excluding file attachments | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Storage Space for file attachments | 0 GB | 10 GB | |
| Share your Brain with the world online | |||
| Access your Brain from any computer browser | |||
| Access your Brain from your iPhone and iPad | |||
| Synchronize your Brain between computers | |||
| Make your Brain private or unlisted | |||
| Invite and give other users read-only access to Private Brains | |||
| Backup your Brain online | |||
| Brains can include | Unlimited thoughts and links | ||
| Notes | |||
| Web pages | |||
| Custom colors and wallpaper | |||
| Thought icons/images | |||
| File attachments (up to 50MB each) | |||
All URL attachments are synchronized by both the Free and Premium services. Internal attachments up to 50MB are synchronized with Premium services. External file attachments are not synchronized nor are subfolders in Thoughts.
- After your trial ends you will still have access to all your public Brains on WebBrain.com. However any privately published Brains will no longer be accessible.
- If you want to continue to publish privately or with additional file attachments you will need to subscribe to WebBrain Premium Services.
You may cancel your WebBrain Premium subscription at any time but there are no refunds.
To cancel your subscription services call 310-751-5000.
- Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled for the following month.
- Annual subscriptions can be cancelled for the following year.
When you login into your WebBrain account you will be able to see your subscription information on your "My Account" page.




