Pricing

Less than the cost of one bad event day

Build gates from our open-source designs, or get a complete pre-built timing system with service included. No per-event charges, no driver limits.

Build Your Own

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per club, per year

Cloud platform only. Build gates from our open-source designs on GitHub — full BOM, 3D-printable enclosures, firmware, and assembly guide included.

  • Unlimited events and drivers
  • Real-time results on every phone
  • Club branding and custom subdomain
  • Photo matching
  • SCCA scoring built in
  • Offline fallback mode
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Ready to Go

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complete timing system

Pre-built 2-gate kit, assembled and tested, plus 2 years of cloud service included. Everything you need to run your first event.

  • Pre-built start + finish gates
  • 2 years of cloud service included
  • Unlimited events and drivers
  • Club branding, photo matching, SCCA scoring
  • 60-day return option on hardware
  • Hardware is yours to keep
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After 2 years, renews at annual cloud rate.

Need more gates?

Running a dual-course event or want intermediate timing splits? Add extra gate pairs to your setup. Each pair adds one timing line (start or finish).

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per additional gate pair

Early Adopter Program — First Year Free

The first 10 clubs get their entire first year of service free. Full platform access, priority support, and a direct line to shape the product.

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What are you really paying for today?

Most clubs don't line-item their timing costs. Here's what the "free" or "cheap" software actually costs you.

Traditional Timing

  • Dedicated laptop ($500+) you only use at events
  • Software license fees (some charge annually)
  • Serial cables, adapters, USB converters
  • One volunteer locked down all day
  • Training time for new timing operators
  • Risk of total failure (one cable, one crash)

ConeTime

  • Simple annual pricing — cloud only or all-in with gates
  • No laptop — zero
  • Open-source hardware — build or buy
  • Any volunteer can set up
  • Offline fallback — never loses data
  • Instant results on every phone
  • Early adopters: first year free

What's Inside Each Gate

Whether you build your own from our open-source designs or get a Ready to Go kit, every gate uses the same hardware.

ESP32-S3 microcontroller
Keyence PZ-G52B IR sensors (IP67)
Camera module with photo capture
GPS module with 1PPS sync
USB-C PD power (10,000mAh battery)
Weather-resistant 3D-printed enclosure
WiFi connectivity with offline fallback
40m sensor range across track

Frequently Asked Questions

Which option should I pick — Build Your Own or Ready to Go?
If your club has members who enjoy building electronics projects, Build Your Own gets you the cloud platform and our open-source hardware designs are free to build from. If you want to run events right away without sourcing components, Ready to Go gives you pre-built, tested gates plus 2 years of cloud service included. Both options include the same cloud platform and features.
What's included in the cloud service?
Everything. Unlimited events, unlimited drivers, real-time results, club branding with a custom subdomain, photo matching, SCCA scoring, offline fallback mode, and fully managed cloud hosting. No per-event charges, no driver limits, no hidden fees. The same service is included in both tiers.
Can I try before committing?
Yes. Early adopter clubs get their first year of service free. Ready to Go kits come with a 60-day return option on hardware — enough time to run multiple events and make sure ConeTime is the right fit for your club. We'll help you get set up and be on call for your first event.
What happens after 2 years on the Ready to Go plan?
Your hardware is yours to keep forever. After 2 years, the cloud service renews at the standard annual rate — the same rate as Build Your Own. No price hike, no gotchas.
Can I add more gates later?
Absolutely. Additional gate pairs are available as an add-on. Add an extra timing line for dual-course events, intermediate splits, or as a spare set. Gates are hardware-identical, so any gate can serve as start or finish.
How does the hardware work?
Each gate is a self-contained unit with an infrared sensor, camera, and GPS. You place gates at the start and finish lines, connect them to WiFi (a mobile hotspot works great), power them on, and they connect to the cloud automatically. Timing begins when the IR beam is broken.
What about SCCA scoring rules?
ConeTime implements the current SCCA Solo Rulebook scoring rules. This includes adjusted time calculation, PAX/RTP indexing, cone penalties (+2s per cone), DNF handling, multi-course combined scoring, and proper tie-breaking. PAX index values are updated annually.
How is our data hosted and secured?
ConeTime runs on AWS in the US East region. Data is stored in DynamoDB with full multi-tenant isolation — your club's data is completely separate from other clubs. All traffic is encrypted via TLS. Authentication uses AWS Cognito with role-based access control.
What if we lose internet at the track?
ConeTime gates have an offline fallback mode. If WiFi connectivity drops, the gates automatically fail over to a local server running on the ESP32 hardware. Timing continues uninterrupted, and a captive portal provides on-site results. Everything syncs to the cloud when connectivity returns.