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Trials, setup, and the Free plan.

Getting started

Do I need a credit card to start my 60-day trial?
No. Every guide can try guideOS Full for 60 days without providing a credit card. There is no automatic enrollment into a paid plan when the trial ends.
What happens after the 60-day trial?
You choose. Keep guideOS Full for $75/month and hold onto everything—bookings, calendar, payments, weather, trip reports, and the whole toolkit. Or switch to guideOS Free: your public guide webpage stays live at no cost, and anglers can still reach you directly through it, but booking and payment tools turn off.
Is guideOS Free really free?
Yes—no credit card, no trial period, and no hidden fees. Your public guide webpage stays live at $0 for as long as you want it. You can upgrade to guideOS Full whenever your business is ready for bookings, payments, and the calendar.
How long does it take to get started?
Most guides are set up in about 15–20 minutes—profile, locations, boat, trips, and service areas. If you’re starting guideOS Full, plan a little extra time to configure availability, policies, and payment processing before your booking page goes live.
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