PandaScales

Licensing

PandaScales instruments are free for clinical and research use. No licensing fees for individual practitioners, NHS services, or academic researchers.

Licensing Tiers

Choose the tier that fits your use case.

Individual Clinician

Free

For individual practitioners using instruments in their own clinical practice.

  • All 4 instruments
  • Full scoring algorithms
  • Interpretation guides
  • PDF report generation
  • No licensing fee
Register Interest

NHS / Public Sector

Free

For NHS trusts, local authorities, and public sector mental health services.

  • Everything in Individual
  • Team-wide deployment
  • Clinical audit support
  • Service-level reporting
  • No licensing fee
Register Interest

Academic Research

Free

For validated research studies with ethical approval.

  • Full item banks
  • Scoring source code
  • Raw data access
  • Co-authorship discussion
  • Validation collaboration
Propose Research

Commercial

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For private clinics, EAPs, digital health platforms, and commercial applications.

  • White-label options
  • API integration
  • Custom reporting
  • Volume licensing
  • Priority support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are PandaScales instruments really free?

Yes. Individual clinicians, NHS/public sector services, and academic researchers can use all instruments at no cost. We believe clinical tools should be accessible to everyone who needs them.

Do I need to register to use the instruments?

Registration is not currently required for individual clinical use. We encourage registration so we can keep you updated on validation progress and instrument updates.

Can I modify the instruments for my research?

Please contact us to discuss any modifications. We want to maintain instrument integrity while supporting genuine research needs. We are happy to collaborate on adapted versions.

What about commercial use?

Commercial applications (private clinics, EAPs, digital health platforms) require a licensing agreement. Contact us to discuss terms — we aim to keep costs reasonable and proportionate.

Are the instruments validated?

Item development is complete for all four instruments. Formal validation studies are planned. See our Research & Validation page for the current status and roadmap.