Deepnote for students: The Education plan of this cloud notebook platform is free. It is meant for students and educators at universities and other educational institutions, and you can activate it with a university email address or the GitHub Student Developer Pack. This guide explains who is eligible, how the activation works and what you should keep in mind.
Short answer: Students at accredited universities get the Deepnote Education plan for free. According to the provider page, it includes almost all features of the Team plan. You activate it with a university email address or through the GitHub Student Developer Pack. The provider page names no fixed term and no restriction by country. Last updated: October 2026, offers change often.
The most important points at a glance
- The Education plan is free according to the provider.
- Eligible are students and educators at accredited educational institutions.
- You prove eligibility with a university email address. Student ID cards are not accepted.
- As an alternative, you can sign in with a GitHub account that has the GitHub Student Developer Pack.
- Private addresses such as Gmail or Outlook are not sufficient.
- The Free plan is also free of charge and includes a limited number of AI requests per month.
What is Deepnote and who is the plan for?
Deepnote is a platform for Jupyter notebooks in the cloud. You write code in Python or SQL, analyze data and create charts, and several people can work on the same notebook. This is practical for statistics exercises, data science seminars or group projects with data analysis. If you only occasionally evaluate a table, a spreadsheet or Google Colab for students will do the job too.
When the plan fits and when it does not
The plan fits if you work with data regularly, edit notebooks together with others and do not want to install software locally. It is less suitable if you can only work offline or if your data may not be processed in a cloud for legal reasons. In that case, a local installation of Jupyter is the better choice. Check in advance whether cloud processing matches the rules of your university.
Offer at a glance
The table summarises the offers that the provider lists on its pages. According to the provider, the Team plan is billed per editor or admin, and viewers do not pay.
| Service | Regular price | Price for students | Duration | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education plan (almost all Team features) | see provider page (Team plan, per editor or admin) | free | see provider page | University email address or GitHub Student Developer Pack |
| Free plan (limited number of AI requests per month) | free | free | see provider page | none |
How to activate the offer
- Create an account with your university email address and click the verification link in the email. If the email does not arrive, check your spam folder and wait up to 15 minutes before requesting it again.
- As an alternative, sign in with a GitHub account that has the GitHub Student Developer Pack. According to the provider, this check runs automatically.
- In the app, open Settings, choose Upgrade and then Education plan. There you can also start the verification later.
- If Deepnote does not recognise your university address, write to [email protected]. The manual review takes a few days.
Which rules apply to data and exams?
An Education plan does not change the rules of your university. Check the examination regulations and the requirements of your university before you use AI features in projects or theses. Do not enter personal data or unpublished research data into notebooks before you have read the provider’s privacy policy. You check AI output yourself before you adopt it. More on this in the guide Data protection with AI tools in study, and on the rules of individual universities in AI rules at universities.
What happens after your studies?
The Education plan depends on your status as a student. Whether and when access ends after you leave the university is up to the provider. The provider page gives no deadline for this. Therefore, back up important notebooks and data in good time, before your university address stops working. What happens to university accounts and licenses after you leave is explained in the guide University email after leaving the university.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deepnote really free for students?
Yes, the Education plan is free. It applies to eligible people who have completed the verification. The provider gives the current price of the Team plan on its website.
Is a private email address enough?
No. The provider requires an address from an educational institution. According to the provider, members of other educational institutions, MOOCs or NGOs may still be eligible and should contact the company directly. As an alternative, the GitHub Student Developer Pack helps.
Does the offer apply in Germany?
The provider does not restrict the offer by country. What counts is eligibility as a student at an educational institution and proof through a university email address. If something is unclear, [email protected] can assist.
Can I verify with my student ID card?
No. Deepnote does not accept student ID cards or other documents. Verification works through a university email address or the GitHub Student Developer Pack.
What is the difference between the Free plan and the Education plan?
The Free plan includes a limited number of AI requests per month. The Education plan includes almost all features of the Team plan and allows inviting an unlimited number of educators and students. The exact number of AI requests in the Free plan is listed on the pricing page.
What to do now
- Check whether your university email address is still active, or whether you have the GitHub Student Developer Pack.
- Sign up for Deepnote and start the verification under Settings, Upgrade, Education plan.
- Decide which data you process in notebooks and clarify the requirements of your university.
- Back up important projects before your student status ends.
Related guides
- AI tools for students 2026
- Software for a data science degree
- Julius AI for students
- Google Colab for students
- Data protection with AI tools in study
Sources: Deepnote: Education plan, verification and eligibility (as of October 2026); Deepnote: prices and plans (as of October 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
