Crewplex vs Silynx vs OperatorLink in 2026

Q: Does OperatorLink work on iPhone?

OperatorLink runs in a phone browser with no app install . A phone can add it to its home screen as a standalone app . On Android browsers, signals such as STOP make the phone buzz, but iPhone Safari ignores the buzz .

Compare Crewplex, Silynx, and OperatorLink for crane crews: features, pricing, jobsite setup, and guidance on choosing the right tool.

By 2Dig · 2026-10-13

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Crewplex gives full‑duplex, hands‑free communication that can be integrated with mobile two‑way communications for small crews ^[1] ^[1]. OperatorLink provides STOP, HOLD and SLOW signals plus button, chat and voice sharing through a phone browser ^[2]. Crewplex is noted for audio quality and range without high cost ^[1]. OperatorLink is free to use and includes no paid plan yet ^[2]. Choose based on whether the need is headset audio, browser‑based signal handling, or a tool not yet documented.

Option	Own fee	Card fee
Crewplex	not published ^[1]	not published
Silynx	not published	not published
OperatorLink	Currently free to use; no paid plan is built yet ^[2]	not published
Crewplex warranty	Two-year warranty ^[1]	not published

The short answer

Crewplex supplies full-duplex, hands-free communication that can be integrated with mobile two-way communications for small crews ^[1] ^[1]. Crewplex supplies full‑duplex, hands‑free communication that can be integrated with mobile two‑way communications for small crews ^[1] ^[1]. OperatorLink shows STOP, HOLD and SLOW to the jobsite crew and passes button presses, chat and voice between phones in a browser ^[2].

What Crewplex is built for

Crewplex’s page says its products provide full‑duplex, hands‑free communications that can be integrated with mobile two‑way communications ^[1]. The small system is described as dependable and affordable hands‑free communication for small crews ^[1]. The large system enables scalable full‑duplex hands‑free communication for crews of six to ten users ^[1]. Crewplex also highlights high‑quality audio and excellent range while staying within budget ^[1].

What OperatorLink is built for

OperatorLink is made by the team that publishes this site. It shows STOP, HOLD and SLOW to the jobsite crew, and passes button presses, chat and voice between phones in a browser ^[2]. A STOP releases every held direction on every phone and shows a full‑screen alert to everyone else ^[2]. HOLD and SLOW stay on for everyone in the jobsite and are cleared when the last person leaves ^[2]. Holding a move button keeps sending that move to the other phones; if it stops arriving for two seconds, the other phones drop it ^[2]. One‑tap radio‑style calls such as Go Ahead, Copy That and All Clear are sent as chat ^[2]. Anyone who joins can take part in a voice call run from the phone browser ^[2].

Pricing and fees

The facts gathered for this page give no dollar price for Crewplex's small system, so the price is not published here ^[1]. OperatorLink is currently free to use and no paid plan is built yet ^[2]. The card fee for any option is not published.

Setting it up on a jobsite

OperatorLink runs in a phone browser with no app install ^[2]. The person who starts a jobsite shares a link or QR code, and the crew joins from it ^[2]. Phones can add the app to their home screen as a standalone app ^[2]. A jobsite link stops working 12 hours after the first person joins ^[2], and a jobsite with nobody in it is wiped after three idle hours ^[2]. Button presses, chat and voice pass between phones in the browser ^[2]. Crewplex's cited facts do not describe how crew members are added or how signals pass on a jobsite, so a crew should confirm that with Crewplex directly before a shift.

Things to check before you choose

Does the crew need hands‑free headset communication, and if so, which headset type fits the work? How many crew members will use the system? What are the published prices for each option, and which Crewplex system would the crew need? Which signals (STOP, HOLD, SLOW, voice, chat) does the crew need, and how will each tool deliver them during a lift?

How to choose

If the crew needs a stop that reaches every phone, OperatorLink’s sources describe a STOP that releases every held direction and shows a full‑screen alert ^[2]. If the crew needs HOLD and SLOW to stay on for everyone until the jobsite empties, OperatorLink’s sources describe that behavior ^[2]. If the crew wants full‑duplex, hands‑free communication for small crews, Crewplex’s page describes that capability ^[1] ^[1]. If high‑quality audio and range without high cost are important, Crewplex notes those features ^[1]. OperatorLink is currently free to use and no paid plan is built yet ^[2].

Frequently asked questions

Is OperatorLink free to use?

OperatorLink is currently free to use, and no paid plan is built yet ^[2]. The sources give no price beyond that. The card fee is not published for any option, so crews that expect a card fee should check before choosing.

How much does Crewplex cost?

The facts gathered for this page give no dollar price for Crewplex's small system, so the price is not published here ^[1]. The page says the small system is affordable and does not break the budget, but no dollar amount is listed ^[1].

Does OperatorLink work on iPhone?

OperatorLink runs in a phone browser with no app install ^[2]. A phone can add it to its home screen as a standalone app ^[2]. On Android browsers, signals such as STOP make the phone buzz, but iPhone Safari ignores the buzz ^[2].

What does Crewplex say about its small and large systems?

The small system is marketed as dependable and affordable hands‑free communication for small crews ^[1]. The large system enables scalable full‑duplex hands‑free communication for crews of six to ten users ^[1].

How long does an OperatorLink jobsite link last?

A jobsite link stops working 12 hours after the first person joins it ^[2]. A jobsite with nobody in it is wiped after three idle hours ^[2]. The person who starts a jobsite shares a link or QR code, and the crew joins from it ^[2].

OperatorLink is currently free to use, and no paid plan is built yet. ^[2]

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