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Open Plan
Access quantum computers for up to 10 minutes of runtime per month.
Free
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For small-scale work
Pay As You Go Plan
Pay for the quantum computer access you use. Billed per second of usage.
Starts at $96 USD / minute
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For project-based work
Flex Plan
Pre-purchase time for projects that require execution flexibility or bursts of sustained usage.
Starts at $72 USD / minute
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For work at scale
Premium Plan
Subscribe for large-scale capacity with Quantum Allocation Units (QAUs). Use up to 1600 minutes per QAU every 28 days.
Starts at $48 USD / minute
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For unparalleled access
Dedicated Service
Access to a dedicated on-prem quantum system that is serviced and maintained by IBM Quantum.
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Open Plan

Pay-As-You-Go Plan

Flex Plan

Premium Plan

Dedicated Service

IBM Quantum Platform

Manage your access to IBM quantum computers via the Qiskit Runtime service on our comprehensive platform, which provides a full suite of administration, analytics, and learning tools.

Quantum computer access

Run workloads on the world’s most advanced quantum fleet, with 100+ qubit processors capable of handling five thousand gates.

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Technical support

Get help from a dedicated support team.

Advanced tools & early access features*

Unlock advanced capabilities like managed Qiskit Serverless, with early access to certain new features before they’re made available to all plans.

*Actual list of features varies per plan

IBM Quantum Network membership*

Join a global collective of diverse industry and research professionals shaping the future of quantum computing. Membership includes access to premium resources, networking opportunities, programs, and events.

*Minimum purchase required

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IBM Quantum Accelerator offering*

Accelerate your organization's quantum computing preparedness through use case exploration with IBM Quantum experts.

*Optional full-service offering

Full computer capacity as a service

Unlock unparalleled compute power with dedicated access to one of the world’s leading quantum computers.

On-prem quantum system*

Showcase your commitment to quantum and optimize the connection between quantum and HPC resources with an on-site installation.

*Optional

For enterprise

Technical services

IBM offers the expertise and support you need to prepare your cybersecurity and strategic plan for the impact of quantum computing.

IBM Quantum Safe™

IBM Quantum Safe prepares your organization for the shift to quantum-safe cryptography. Secure your data and infrastructure, and build the practices, tools, and architecture you need to upgrade your cybersecurity with agility in the future.

IBM Quantum Accelerator

The IBM Quantum Accelerator is our full-service offering to accelerate your organization's quantum computing preparedness through use case exploration with IBM Quantum experts.

For startups

Join our Startup Program

Get the support, access, and recognition you need to speed up your time to market. Startup Program members are part of our exclusive IBM Quantum Network, giving startups the opportunity to influence and connect with the finest minds in the field.

Startup program benefits:

Access IBM quantum processing units through our Open Plan or Pay-As-You-Go Plan, with the opportunity to apply for IBM Quantum Credits
Receive technical support to ensure you get maximum performance out of our quantum technology
Invite-only access to startup-specific events, as well as startup-specific skill-building, training and webinars
Highlight developments and boost recognition through co-marketing opportunities, with the potential to gain visibility from our IBM Ventures team
Meet other professionals from the IBM Quantum Network by participating in IBM-organized events

To be eligible for the program, your startup must be incorporated and have a business model grounded in quantum computing.

Apply for the Startup Program