Try it without commitment.
14-day free trial- Every Big Brain Labs app, including brb.
- Multi-device sync — roster follows you
- Unlimited students & classes
- Photo log & 30-day gallery (brb.)
- Email support, usually within 1 day
- Cancel anytime, no questions
For teachers who know they're staying.
14-day free trial- Everything in Monthly
- Save 33% vs monthly
- One charge, one less thing to think about
- Premium themes & layouts
- Priority email support
- Cancel anytime, full refund within 14 days
Pay once, every Big Brain Labs app for life.
- Lifetime access to brb.
- Every Big Brain Labs app, free for life
- Every future app we ship — included
- Founding teacher badge in-app
- Priority email support
- Limited to the first 100 founding teachers
Volume pricing (typically 30–50% off list), one PO per district, signed Data Privacy Agreement, SDPC + NY Ed Law 2-d documents on request.
What's in each plan
| Feature | Monthly | Annual | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every Big Brain Labs app + brb. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 14-day free trial | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Multi-device sync | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Premium themes & layouts | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority email support | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Future apps included automatically | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Founding teacher badge | — | — | ✓ |
| Locked-in price (no renewals) | — | — | ✓ |
| Cancel anytime | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Full refund window | 14 days | 14 days | 14 days |
Common questions
What's the difference between Monthly, Annual, and Lifetime?
Monthly ($4.99/mo) and Annual ($39.99/yr) are subscriptions — both include 14-day free trials, you can cancel anytime, and you get a full refund within 14 days. Annual is 33% cheaper than monthly. Lifetime ($199 one-time) is for early supporters: pay once, every Big Brain Labs app — including brb. and every future app — is yours forever. Limited to the first 100 founding teachers.
One subscription works for both brb. and all the BBL apps?
Yes. brb. and Big Brain Labs are one product behind the scenes — sign in once with the same account and your subscription works across the brb. kiosk and every BBL app (Morning Lab, Centers Lab, SeatLab, Lab Tools, Escape Classroom, Music Labs). No double payments, no duplicate accounts.
Why are the apps free right now?
Most Big Brain Labs apps are still in preview while we polish them. During preview, every app is free to use with no account required. Once we flip the paid plans on, existing users get at least 60 days of advance notice and a way to export their data first.
How does the school / district plan work?
Email us with your school's grade levels, classroom count, and what apps you'd like to deploy. We'll send a quote within 1 business day along with a signed DPA, SDPC documents, and any state-specific addenda you need (NY Ed Law 2-d, etc.). One invoice covers your whole school — no individual teacher subscriptions to manage.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes — full refund within 14 days of purchase on any plan (including Lifetime), no questions asked. After 14 days, monthly subscribers can cancel to stop the next renewal; annual subscribers don't get a partial refund of unused time but can still cancel auto-renewal.
What happens to my data if I cancel?
For local-only apps: nothing changes — the data is on your device, not ours. For Escape Classroom cloud sessions: we delete your room data within 30 days of cancellation. You can also export everything at any time using each app's Save / Export buttons.
Can I try before paying?
Yes — Monthly and Annual both come with a 14-day free trial, no credit card required to start. After the trial, your card is charged for the plan you picked. You can cancel anytime during the trial with no charge.
What's included with Founding Teacher Lifetime?
Lifetime access to brb. and every Big Brain Labs app — Morning Lab, Centers Lab, SeatLab, Lab Tools, Escape Classroom, Music Labs — plus every new app we ship in the future, automatically. You also get a founding teacher badge in-app and priority email support. Limited to the first 100 founding teachers; price is locked in forever (no renewals, no surprise charges).
Who actually builds these apps?
One person — a working public-school teacher (Mr. Balaskas) who builds the tools he wishes existed in his own classroom, polishes them until he's proud to use them with his own students, and only then puts them online. Big Brain Labs LLC is a small NY-based company; the team is currently one teacher and a lot of late nights.
🏫 Buying for a school or district?
We can have a signed DPA and a quote in your inbox by tomorrow.
Email us about institutional pricing