Why Researchers Choose Ariax Bio
Ariax Bio lowers the barrier to cutting-edge AI-powered protein design, including de novo miniprotein discovery. We combine powerful open-source tools like BindCraft, instant access to enterprise-grade GPUs, and transparent, pay-as-you-go pricing—so you can focus on science, not infrastructure.
| Feature | Ariax Bio | DIY Cloud / HPC | Google Colab | Other SaaS* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated BindCraft Access | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | Varies |
| Start designing in minutes | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | Requires onboarding |
| Pay-as-you-go, no commitment | ✓ | GPU provider dependent | ✓ | Subscriptions required ($2,400–$50,000/yr) |
| GPU selection | Extensive: includes newest models | GPU provider dependent | Limited to A100 40GB | GPU availability not transparent |
| Overall price | $ | $–$$ | $ | $$$–$$$$$ |
| Ease of use | Simple GUI | DevOps / CLI experience required | Interactive code cells: susceptible to mistakes | Varies |
* Includes Tamarind Bio, Levitate Bio, Cradle Bio, and others.
Ariax Bio
Integrated BindCraft Access✓
Start designing in minutes✓
Pay-as-you-go, no commitment✓
GPU selectionExtensive: includes
newest models
newest models
Overall price$
Ease of useSimple GUI
DIY Cloud / HPC
Integrated BindCraft Access✗
Start designing in minutes✗
Pay-as-you-go, no commitmentGPU provider
dependent
dependent
GPU selectionGPU provider
dependent
dependent
Overall price$–$$
Ease of useDevOps / CLI
experience required
experience required
Google Colab
Integrated BindCraft Access✓
Start designing in minutes✓
Pay-as-you-go, no commitment✓
GPU selectionLimited to
A100 40GB
A100 40GB
Overall price$
Ease of useInteractive code cells:
susceptible to mistakes
susceptible to mistakes
Other SaaS*
Integrated BindCraft AccessVaries
Start designing in minutesRequires
onboarding
onboarding
Pay-as-you-go, no commitmentSubscriptions required
($2,400–$50,000/yr)
($2,400–$50,000/yr)
GPU selectionGPU availability
not transparent
not transparent
Overall price$$$–$$$$$
Ease of useVaries
* Includes Tamarind Bio, Levitate Bio, Cradle Bio, and others.
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