# License and Pricing Tiers

The most up-to-date information about the Brokerage User License, including costs, can be found on the [Account ](https://app.architect.co/user/account)page.

## Unverified Account (Paper Trading) <a href="#h_7a8b38dd19" id="h_7a8b38dd19"></a>

Your unverified Architect account provides complimentary access to paper trading (GUI and API) with delayed marketdata.

## Architect Verified Account <a href="#h_7c3a97ad60" id="h_7c3a97ad60"></a>

After completing KYC/AML verificaiton and making a deposit, you will have access to live trading and marketdata. There is no monthly fee for this account and it is subject to the commissions and fees listed [here.](https://www.architect.co/brokerage/pricing)

## Architect Plus <a href="#h_28c4011669" id="h_28c4011669"></a>

To access the full suite of Architect features, individuals can upgrade to the Architect Plus account. The monthly fee is $100, which unlocks access to the following features:

* Reduced commissions
* Unlimited API trading access
* Access to Architect's proprietary execution algorithms

## Architect Institutional <a href="#h_b8e51cca0c" id="h_b8e51cca0c"></a>

If you are an institution interested in onboarding, please contact us at <sales@architect.co> to begin the process.

Architect Institutional offers bespoke pricing based on trading and margin requirements, and includes full, unlimited access to the trading platform.\ <br>


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