Over the past several months, we’ve been refining Paragon to streamline your truss design workflow, making it easier than ever to model, evaluate, and collaborate.
Now, with the launch of our paid plans, you can go beyond the limitations of the free plan and unlock the power of Paragon’s estimation, 3d layout, and production-ready components. Whether you need preliminary prototype designs for costing and submittal or shop-ready truss designs, we’ve built a plan that fits your workflow.
Estimator Plan
For building professionals needing preliminary truss modeling, project estimation, and layout tools.
Designer Plan
For component manufacturers needing production-ready truss designs, advanced layout tools, and shop integrations. If you’re curious which plan is right for you, here’s a breakdown of the benefits for different types of users and how each plan addresses your specific, unique business requirements.
A closer look at each plan
Free Plan: A Starting Point for Exploration
The free plan offers a great way to get familiar with our interface, truss design tools, and open collaboration but it won’t get you far if you need to calculate detailed estimates, 3d layout tools, or production-ready trusses.
What's Included:
- Basic truss modeling and limited analysis
- Up to 5 prototype truss designs per month
- View-only layouts (no downloads)
Estimator Plan: For Building Professionals Focused on Modeling & Cost Estimation
Estimators, engineers, builders and other applications that need quick, accurate truss models for bidding, pricing, and conceptual design.
What's Included:
- 250 prototype trusses per month (vs. 5 on free)
- 3D layout tools for modeling larger structures
- Truss-to-truss connections
- Lumber and connector lists for estimation & procurement
- API access for integrating truss data into your workflows
- Estimation report download options leveraging your 3d layout and truss designs
Key Difference:
This plan supports prototype trusses, meaning you can run unplated truss designs to estimate loads & reactions, building & truss geometry, and lumber pricing; without connector plate specification & placement.
Perfect for:
- Component manufacturers running feasibility studies
- Engineers evaluating structural design and layout concepts before detailing
- Builders & general contractors needing cost insights
- Software developers wanting to test out our REST API
Why Upgrade?
If you’re hitting the truss quota limit of the Free Plan and/or require 3d layouts, the Estimator Plan gives you the freedom to model and analyze with flexibility.
Designer Plan: For Component Manufacturers Who Need Full Design & Manufacturing Tools
Truss designers in component manufacturing, or anyone preparing production-ready, plated trusses.
What's Included (Beyond Estimator Plan):
- 250 truss designs per month (plated & ready for production)
- Premium download options for integration with manufacturing systems
- Production-ready truss analysis and output (requires review by a competent Professional Engineer)
- Custom lumber, plate, and truss-to-truss connector lists
- Deeper access to our REST API
- Access to the Engineer Network for validation & collaboration
Key Difference:
Going beyond the Estimator Plan, the Designer Plan includes comprehensive component analysis, including plate placement.
Perfect for:
- Truss designers and component manufacturers preparing 3d layouts and production-ready, plated truss designs
- Teams transitioning from estimation to full-scale production
Why Upgrade?
If you’re moving from estimation to production, you need this plan to ensure your designs are analyzed, plated, and ready for fabrication.
What’s Next:
Team Plans Are Coming Later This Year
Our paid plans are for individual users or companies evaluating Paragon software as part of their design and estimation workflows.
Later this year, we’ll be launching Team Plans, including:
- Organization settings and defaults
- Shared project management
- Integrated workflows for entire truss design teams
We know that truss design is a team effort, and we’re developing extensible solutions that address your specific, unique business requirements. Stay tuned for more details!
Upgrade today and Design without constraints!
Questions? Check our FAQ or reach out here. We’re happy to help you find the best fit!
