| Feature | Technion Store License (Education) | PLUS License |
|---|---|---|
| License Type | Institutional (Education) | Individual (Plus) |
| Privacy and Data Usage |
High-level data privacy with full encryption, control over data retention policies, and a commitment not to use your data for system training (unless explicitly authorized by the researcher). |
Shares personal data with third parties |
| Context Window |
Allows the model to process large volumes of text, critical for research involving long documents and complex transcripts. |
Limited |
| Technical Support | 24/7 support through the Technion and Machba | Self-service support via OpenAI website |
| Purchase and Payment |
Through the Technion Store – charged to a SAP budget line, no personal credit card required. |
Private purchase only |
| Secure Authentication (SSO) | To be implemented by the Computing Division | Not supported |
| License Reimbursement | No reimbursement for private licenses; must be purchased institutionally | Personal licenses are not reimbursable |
| Use for Research and Teaching | Permitted for institutional use without commercial restrictions | Problematic due to personal data sharing |
| Compliance with Security & Privacy Standards | Compliant with GDPR, SOC 2, and privacy protection laws | Does not meet full institutional compliance |
| Academic Events and Conferences | Participation in international forums and conferences | Not included |
| Academic Content and Training | Includes dedicated training materials and advanced content | Limited to publicly available content |
| Advanced Features | Includes Projects, Canvas, File Upload, Custom GPTs | Not available |
| Data Storage Options |
Option to select physical storage location from global regions; recommended locations: Israel or EU. |
Not available |
| API Usage | Not available | Available (additional charges apply) |