What is the difference between Free and Pro?
The difference is how many projects you can keep at the same time. Free covers up to three basic projects, so you can start at no cost and evaluate the tool on real work and occasional small jobs.
Pro removes the project limit and is meant for people whose regular work depends on the software.
What does the Free plan include?
Free lets you start at no cost and with no card, on up to three basic projects. Inside those projects you build and edit a small installation on real data rather than a sample file.
Three projects is enough to finish a small job and judge the output for yourself, so you can see how GorkyCAD fits your work before paying anything.
GorkyCAD overall covers many calculations, standards such as IEC 60364, an AI assistant, exports to PDF, DXF, XLSX, IFC, BCF and GLTF, offline PWA work and a PDF document set; the plan you need depends on how much work you run through the tool.
What does Pro add on top of Free?
Pro removes the project limit: unlimited projects for €40 per month. If you keep several jobs open at once, or you leave finished projects in place while you start new ones, that limit is what Pro lifts.
The decision is about how much work you run through the tool, not about which tier you pick: if you regularly juggle many projects, Pro is the natural step.
How much does Pro cost, and is there a contract?
Pro is €40 per month. You can cancel at any time, so there is no long commitment standing between you and the paid tier.
That makes Pro a running decision: stay on it while it is carrying your work, and step back when it is not.
When should I move from Free to Pro?
The clearest signal is simple: you are about to begin a project and the Free limit stops you. If you regularly have more than a few projects in flight, or you need to keep older ones open alongside current work, Pro is the natural step.
Until that point, the Free plan is enough to evaluate the tool on real projects, so there is no reason to pay before the limit actually bites.
A quick way to decide is to count what you are juggling. If new work keeps waiting because you cannot open another project, that waiting cost is the signal; if it never happens, Free is still doing its job.
Do I need a card to start?
No. You can start free with no card and no payment details, open the editor and work on the Free plan straight away. A card only enters the picture if you decide to move to Pro.
That keeps the first step low risk: you are testing the workflow on your own installation rather than a demo file.
Is there a trial period?
There is no separate trial, because the Free plan is the starting point: you begin at no cost and with no card, on up to three basic projects.
Pro becomes relevant when the project limit, not the learning curve, is what is holding you back.
How does cancellation work?
You can cancel at any time. You simply end the subscription when it no longer fits your workload.
Cancelling is the mirror image of subscribing: a decision you make when your workload changes, not a commitment you have to unwind.
Can I go back to Free after Pro?
Yes. If you cancel Pro, the Free plan is still there with its limit of up to three basic projects. Going back means returning to that limit.
The sensible approach is to match the plan to the current workload: Free for occasional jobs, Pro while you are running many at once, and back to Free when the lull returns.
Can I switch between Free and Pro more than once?
Switching is a decision you can revisit as often as your workload changes, because there is no fixed term in the way. Nothing about the product resets when you move between plans; you simply change how many projects the account can hold at once.
For a practice with uneven demand that matters, since a busy month and a quiet one do not have to be paid for in the same way.
FAQ
How many projects does the Free plan allow?
Up to three. Pro removes the limit and gives you unlimited projects for €40 per month.
Is a card needed to use Free?
No. You start free with no card required, and a card only comes into play if you choose to move to Pro.
Is Pro a yearly contract?
No. Pro is €40 per month with no long term, and you can cancel at any time.
Do the plans differ beyond the project limit?
The practical difference is the project limit: Free covers up to three basic projects, while Pro gives you unlimited projects for €40 per month, with cancellation at any time.