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Stuck deciding between which plan is right for your business?
Welcome

Key features

Standard

  • Select from thousands of local (US), mobile and geographic landline (UK) numbers and be up and running in minutes.

    Local or mobile
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    Local or mobile
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  • Every Chalkboard subscription includes unlimited* calls and texts, with no extra hidden charges. Learn more here.

    Unlimited*

    Unlimited*

  • Each plan includes 3 users, so you can hit the ground running by inviting your team to Chalkboard.

    3

    3

  • You’re free to invite as many additional users as you need to your workspace, and billing only starts when they accept the invite.

    Charged per user
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    Charged per user
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  • No service or setup costs to create your account, ever.

  • With our subscription plans, you’ll only ever pay for the month ahead, giving your business the best level of flexibility.

  • Forward all incoming calls to another local/mobile or standard landline number in seconds for when you’re not around to take calls. Learn more here.

    Unlimited*

    Unlimited*

  • Available on the Apple App Store® (for iPhone®), or on Google Play (for Android phones such as Samsung).

Phone numbers

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  • Create numbers in seconds and choose to either share them with the team or a group of users/departments or keep them private to individuals.

  • You can change which users have access to a number whenever you need. Either take over it yourself, redirect calls, or give different users access to it.

  • Record multiple custom greetings, and switch between them easily when you need. Learn more here.

  • Enable voicemail transcription so that your team can read voicemails on the go, straight from your message threads. Learn more here.

  • Set your team’s working hours so that calls & messages received outside of them will be silenced and your team can maintain the work/life balance. Learn more here.

  • You can retain your existing business numbers and easily port them into Chalkboard from any other provider. Learn more here.

    Free

    Free

  • You can learn more about how Chalkboard works with WhatsApp Business here.

Calling

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  • Never give out your personal number again. With Chalkboard you can easily separate work and personal numbers, all with one premium app.

  • When a call comes in, it rings for everyone who has access to the number (up to 10). Anyone can pick up the call. Learn more here.

  • Never block a line up, users can make and receive multiple phone calls from the same number, at the same time.

    Unlimited

    Unlimited

  • Notifications clearly show which number the call is coming into, so you can tailor your greeting accordingly.

  • Remove unwanted contact and block calls and messages in seconds. Learn more here.

  • One centralised location, for all call history, available to all users.

  • Bluetooth calling

  • Record or upload a call greeting that callers will hear before the call connects. Learn more here.

  • Brand your outgoing calls and display your business name, rather than your number.

    Fees apply

  • Record calls subject to compliance and regulatory requirements or share them internally with the team for training purposes. Learn more here.

Contacts

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  • Import selected contacts on your personal phone into Chalkboard all at once.

  • Store more than just phone numbers, with contact cards you can add all the data you need to manage your customers individually. Learn more here.

  • Organise your contacts into bespoke lists, then use our broadcast feature to send out a marketing SMS. Learn more here.

  • Share contacts with the team and use it like a pocket-sized team database that everyone can access. Learn more here.

Messaging

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  • Send more than just plain text, with media messages you can send/receive links, photos, videos, files, contacts, and voice notes. Learn more here.

  • One centralised point for call logs, voicemails & transcripts alongside message history, per contact.

  • All your data is held securely, for as long as you’re with Chalkboard.

  • Send custom auto-reply messages to missed calls or calls out of hours to keep the conversation going. Learn more here.

  • Send a custom message to multiple numbers associated with a list in seconds. Learn more here.

  • Create template messages/replies that you can share with the team to gain greater consistency.

  • You can learn more about the one-off and recurring monthly charges related to US carrier registration here.

    Required for sending messages to US numbers. Fees apply.

    Required for sending messages to US numbers. Fees apply.

Team

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  • Invite new users in seconds and give them access to new or existing numbers in an instant. You can even let them choose their own number.

  • Give user specific roles and manage access to admin settings so you can set up your workspace exactly how you need.

  • Upload profile pictures and manage users login details in just a few steps to add a personal touch.

  • Suspending access and removing users is managed in a few simple taps, so you can focus on the important things.

  • It's easy to audit or transfer any user's call history, messages and contacts. Keep business data under control.

Support

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  • Email customer support

  • Knowledge base

* Fair usage terms apply to unlimited calls and text messages, see our terms of service for full details.

** To send text messages to US phone numbers from 10-Digit Long-Code (10DLC) phone numbers you need to register with The Campaign Registry. 100% of the listed fees are paid directly to The Campaign Registry and associated third-party services to process and manage your registration.

The fees payable are:

  • $4 one-off brand registration fee
  • $15 one-off manual vetting fee
  • $1.50-$2.00 / month campaign fee, depending on the registration type

You can read more about US carrier registration.