HighRoad Pricing

Evaluation 

You can download a full copy of HighRoad for a 30 day evaluation period here. 

An activation code will automatically be sent to your email address. It will expire after 30 days.

If you need some advice on how to best use HighRoad, please contact us.

This download has no restrictions other than the time so you will be able to use it for the design of real projects.    

New Orders 

We have a new system for ordering and paying for HighRoad. 

After you have evaluated HighRoad, you can order a full copy and apply for another activation code and the price you pay. 

For some time, Chris Baker, the developer of HighRoad, has been concerned that engineers in developing countries cannot afford HighRoad even though it appears to be affordable to us here in Australia. 

The new pricing policy asks you to suggest a fair price based on the hourly rate you charge your clients or the value of the time you save by using HighRoad. 

Students and not-for-profit organisations may want to apply for a lower price to reflect their current economic circumstances. 

The price you choose should be fair for the purpose you intend to use HighRoad for.  We suggest that a fair price is the value of one week's work for you but you may apply another amount which is suitable in your circumstances. 

A lower price would be fair for HighRoad users who do not expect to do much road design (for example, an architect may just use it for layout). 

However, for a corporation or road authority, a fair price may be higher than the value of a week's work. 

By using the value of work to determine the price, it means that the price is comparable for different countries and varying economic situations. 

You can see information on the background of this pricing policy.    

Upgrade Orders

The pricing policy for new orders also applies to orders for upgrades for existing HighRoad licences. 

The different HighRoad configurations (S, Plus and Pro) have been integrated into a single version for all users. Now, when you upgrade, all the features of HighRoad are available to you under the new pricing policy - everybody receives the equivalent of HighRoad Pro.  You can look at the details of the modules.

If you already use HighRoad, you can apply for an upgrade price. 

The suggested price for a minor upgrade is the amount you charge a client for one hour's work.  The price for a major upgrade would be more than this - again, it is up to you to apply for a fair price for an upgrade for your use. 

When you place an order, you will automatically be sent a temporary code that expires after 30 days.  When your order has been processed, you will be sent an activation code and you will be able to download the latest versions of HighRoad as they become available.

Pricing
- Evaluation
- New orders
- Upgrade orders