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A TripMaster alternative that runs entirely in the browser
Paratransit-grade dispatch without desktop installs or per-seat licensing
TripMaster (CTS Software) is a long-running paratransit/NEMT scheduling platform — capable, modular, and built around an older desktop-and-server model with quote-based pricing. PRIME takes the same operational core — scheduling, dispatch, driver records — and puts it in the browser and driver phones, with a published price and no IT infrastructure to maintain.
PRIME vs. TripMaster at a glance
What a small fleet actually pays for — and what it gives up.
| PRIME | TripMaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free — up to 5 drivers | Quote-based |
| Deployment | Browser + phone apps — nothing to install | Traditionally desktop/server + add-ons |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Terms set at quote |
| Free tier | ||
| Live ETAs & GPS-verified stops | ||
| Self-serve setup | Minutes | Guided implementation |
| Maintenance logs & reminders | Modules vary | |
| Built for fleet size | Any fleet size | Transit agencies & NEMT providers |
TripMaster pricing is quote-based and varies by modules and fleet size — check ctssoftware.com for current terms. PRIME pricing is published at /pricing.
Who each platform is built for
PRIME is a fit if you…
- Want dispatch and driver management running today, not after an implementation project
- Don't want to maintain servers or desktop installs
- Need per-vehicle pricing you can read on a webpage
- Run a small-to-mid NEMT or shuttle operation
TripMaster is a fit if you…
- Run a transit agency with fixed-route + demand-response requirements
- Need ADA paratransit certification workflows baked in
- Have IT staff to manage an installed platform
Switching is simpler than you think
No hardware to remove
PRIME runs in the browser and on driver phones. There's nothing to uninstall — add your vehicles and drivers and go.
Start on the free tier
Run PRIME alongside your current setup with up to 5 drivers at no cost. Move the rest of the fleet when you're confident.
Your data stays portable
Export vehicle, driver, and trip records anytime. No contract means no hostage negotiation when you need your own data.
Try PRIME free — keep it if it fits
Up to 5 drivers on the free plan. No hardware, no contract, no sales call required. Register your fleet in minutes.