RailOpsEst. 2024
Pricing

Simple, Honest Pricing

Start free, upgrade when you outgrow the limits. No tricks, no annual lock-in, cancel anytime.

Free
For getting started with a single layout
$0/month

Free forever — no credit card

  • 1 layout
  • 50 total items (rolling stock & locations)
  • Waybill generation
  • Operating sessions
  • Maintenance tracking
Get Started Free
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Pro
Unlimited items for serious railroaders
$5/month

Per railroad owner

  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited items
  • 5 layouts included
  • 1 crew member included
  • Print switch lists & manifests
  • CSV import / export
  • Priority support
  • Additional crew seats $5/mo each
  • Additional 5-layout packs $5/mo each
Start Free, Upgrade Later

All accounts start on the free tier. Upgrade or downgrade at any time. Need more? +$5/mo per additional crew seat or 5-layout pack.

Compare Plans

See exactly what you get at each tier.

FeatureFreePro
Total Items50Unlimited
Layouts15 included
Crew Members1 included
Waybill Generation
Operating Sessions
Maintenance Tracking
Print Switch Lists
CSV Import / Export
Priority Support
Role-Based Access
Additional Crew Seats$5/mo each
Additional Layout Packs$5/mo per 5

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I really use RailOps for free?

Yes. The Free tier is free forever — no credit card required. You get one layout with up to 50 total items, waybill generation, operating sessions, and maintenance tracking.

What counts as an item?

Locations, locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, MOW equipment, cabooses, and trains all count toward your 50-item total. Waybills, industries, and yard tracks don't count.

What happens when I hit the free tier limit?

You'll see a notice when you approach the cap. Nothing gets deleted — you just can't add new items until you upgrade or remove existing ones.

How do crew seats and extra layouts work?

Pro includes 1 crew member and 5 layouts. Need more? Each additional crew seat or 5-layout pack is $5/month.

Can I switch plans anytime?

Absolutely. Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time. No annual contracts, no lock-in. If you downgrade and exceed the lower tier's limits, you keep your data but can't add new items.

Do crew members need their own accounts?

Yes. Each crew member signs up with their own email. The layout owner invites them via email or shareable link, and they get role-based access (Dispatcher, Yardmaster, Conductor, or a custom role).

Is my data safe?

Your data lives on Neon Postgres with automatic backups. All traffic is encrypted in transit. We never share or sell your data.

Ready to Roll?

Start with the free tier — no credit card, no time limit. Upgrade when your railroad demands it.

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