Sandbox vs Foreman
ArborBuddy uses a product-led growth model: try the real product in sandbox mode, then upgrade when the AI starts saving you hours.
Sandbox (trial workspace)
Section titled “Sandbox (trial workspace)”Active sandbox companies get:
- Full Dispatch board and The Yard (Morning Brief)
- Magic Paste intake and the Review queue
- Labs taste — Pricing Lab with basic quote math free; 5 stress-test runs that unlock AI coach, profit range, and histogram
- Auto-Dispatch preview (blurred paywall — see the optimized week, upgrade to apply)
- Capex and Capacity labs show animated previews with upgrade CTAs
Sandbox does not include unlimited Labs persistence, Capex/Capacity interactive labs, or applying Auto-Dispatch to your live board.
Foreman and above
Section titled “Foreman and above”Foreman unlocks:
- Full Labs — unlimited saved scenarios across Pricing, Capex ROI, and Fleet & Capacity
- Live optimization in Pricing Lab (stress-test preview updates as you move sliders)
- Preference learning from saved runs (feeds analytics and dispatch hints on Autopilot)
Autopilot adds the ability to apply Auto-Dispatch and use ML-informed routing preferences.
Quick comparison
Section titled “Quick comparison”| Feature | Sandbox | Foreman+ |
|---|---|---|
| Quote math (sliders) | Free | Free + live MC preview |
| Pricing stress test (AI coach) | 5 runs | Unlimited |
| Capex / Capacity labs | Preview only | Full interactive |
| Auto-Dispatch | Preview only | Apply on Autopilot |
| Saved scenarios → profile | Up to 5 pricing runs | Unlimited |
Upgrade path
Section titled “Upgrade path”- Open Settings → Billing in the app.
- Pick Foreman (or Autopilot if you want one-click dispatch).
- Complete checkout in Stripe — your tier updates automatically.