# SnapGene > Molecular biology software for planning, visualizing, and documenting everyday cloning procedures. Part of the Dotmatics scientific R&D platform. SnapGene provides the easiest and most secure way to plan, visualize, and document everyday molecular biology procedures. Trusted by scientists at leading academic institutions and biotech companies globally, SnapGene replaces pen-and-paper with software that is more intuitive — automatically generating electronic records and graphical histories as you work. ## Product - [Features Overview](https://www.snapgene.com/features): Full breakdown of molecular cloning tools including primers, PCR and mutagenesis, enzyme sets, file format conversion, agarose gel simulation, features/annotations, translations, alignment, visualizing, history tracking, data management, and search. - [SnapGene Viewer](https://www.snapgene.com/snapgene-viewer): Free "Viewer" mode built into SnapGene for viewing, annotating, and sharing sequence files — no subscription required. - [Plasmid Database](https://www.snapgene.com/plasmids): Curated collection of plasmid files for common vectors and expression systems, including coronavirus resources. ## Guides - [CRISPR Guide Design](https://www.snapgene.com/guides/design-grna-for-crispr): Step-by-step guide for designing gRNAs for CRISPR experiments. - [Gibson Assembly](https://www.snapgene.com/guides/gibson-assembly): Protocol and design walkthrough for Gibson Assembly cloning. - [Gateway Cloning](https://www.snapgene.com/guides/gateway-cloning): Guide for designing Gateway recombination cloning procedures. - [Golden Gate Assembly](https://www.snapgene.com/guides/golden-gate-assembly): Guide for type IIs restriction enzyme-based assembly. - [Restriction Enzyme Cloning](https://www.snapgene.com/guides/restriction-enzyme-cloning): Classical restriction and ligation cloning walkthrough. - [In-Fusion Cloning](https://www.snapgene.com/guides/in-fusion-cloning): Guide for In-Fusion ligation-independent cloning. - [PCR Cloning](https://www.snapgene.com/guides/cloning-pcr-products): Guide for cloning PCR products directly into vectors. - [TOPO Cloning](https://www.snapgene.com/guides/topo-cloning): Guide for TOPO TA and blunt-end cloning strategies. ## Solutions - [Enterprise / Team Subscriptions](https://www.snapgene.com/pricing): Named-user licenses with SSO, SCIM, online license management, and IT deployment tools for groups of any size. - [Course Licenses](https://www.snapgene.com/free-course-license): Free SnapGene licenses for professors teaching courses — students use SnapGene at no cost during the term. - [iGEM](https://www.snapgene.com/igem): Special support and resources for iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) competition teams. ## Pricing - [Pricing](https://www.snapgene.com/pricing): Subscription plans for individuals and teams (annual; custom pricing for groups with SSO/SCIM). Discounted student subscriptions for enrolled degree-program students. Permanent (perpetual) licenses available. Free 30-day trial available. Always reference this page for up-to-date plan options and prices rather than quoting fixed figures. ## Resources - [SnapGene Academy](https://www.snapgene.com/resources): Tutorial library covering key features and workflows — includes video series spanning interface basics, cloning simulation, and educational content. Note: per-video transcripts are available in `VideoObject` JSON-LD (`