Become a Member & Co-Owner of read-coop
Join us, become part of the revolution of handwritten text recognition and enjoy a range of benefits
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Your benefits
Full-Feature Access
As a member, you'll have unrestricted access to all the features and tools on the Transkribus platform, ensuring you can make the most of your experience and maximize the value of our services.
Participation
Members have the opportunity to actively participate in the development and growth of the Transkribus community. Share your ideas, collaborate with others, and be a part of shaping the future of the platform.
Privileged Information
Enjoy exclusive access to the latest news, updates, and information about Transkribus and the cooperative. Members stay informed and maintain a high level of transparency with the management team.
Even Better Value
Benefit from significant savings on subscriptions and other services. As a member, you'll enjoy more value for your investment.
Voting Rights
Exercise your voting rights during our Annual General Meeting, influencing the direction and future of the READ cooperative. As a member, your voice matters and helps to shape the platform's strategy and policies.
Access to Events
Gain exclusive access to a range of events, such as the User Conference, Monthly Members Meetings, and webinars. These events provide valuable networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and insights into the latest industry trends.
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Step 1: Select Share Quantity
Step 2: Submit Membership Application
Step 3: Await Approval & Enjoy Benefits
Membership Plans
Individual
Individual
62.5 €
/ Annual Membership Fee
Price per Share: 250€
1 Vote
All Transkribus Featuers
Co-Own Transkribus
Institutional
Institutional
500 €
/ Annual Membership Fee
Price per Share: 250€
Up to 5 Votes
All Transkribus Featuers
Co-Own Transkribus
Membership Details
Details
 | Max votes | 1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual membership fee per vote | 62,5 € | 250 € |
| Access to all Transkribus features | ||
| Buyer Accounts | ||
| Discount on purchases | 10% | 10% |
| User Seats | 1 | 15 |
| Customer support | Dedicated Members Liaison | Dedicated Success Liaison |
Membership Investment
Number of Shares: Each share has a nominal value of 250 €.
Access to All Features and Advanced AI Tools: All features in Transkribus are accessible without additional charges.
User Seats: Allocate access to all features for up to 15 users. The membership admin controls user seat assignments in Transkribus.
Member Associates: Allows for access to meetings, events, privileged information and to make purchases at a discounted rate.
Yearly Allowance: Yearly allowance of free credits for members.
Participation & Voting Rights: Exercise your voting rights at our Annual General Assembly.
Support: Enjoy premium support and access to our dedicated membership support.
Early Feature Access: Try out all new features before their general release date.
Transkribus Sites 1,000 pages: You can publish up to 1,000 pages on Transkribus Sites.
Online access to all read-coop events: Including the Transkribus User Conference
Co-Ownership: When you purchase shares, you become a co-owner of read-coop, a registered European Cooperative (please refer to our STATUTES for details).
Purpose Over Profit: Our priority lies in our purpose, not profit. We don't distribute profits; instead, our goal is to construct the foremost platform in historical technology, not to generate profits for shareholders, but to empower stakeholders to collectively make every historical document on the planet accessible. Check our “Why we are here” statement to learn more.
Member Participation: As a member, you can make your voice heard by voting on decisions and electing the board of directors, ensuring that your opinions shape the direction of read-coop.