OpenPhone offers a free, seven-day trial so you can explore our business phone system risk-free. In this guide, we’ll share everything you need to know about an OpenPhone trial.
If you’ve signed up for an OpenPhone trial via the App Store using your iPhone or iPad, check out this article.
You can trial any of our plans — Starter, Business, or Scale.
You have the option to trial and explore the platform solo or with your team, and decide what works best for your business. No commitment required.
What’s included in the OpenPhone trial?
Depending on the plan you select at signup, you’ll get access to:
- One unique OpenPhone number per user (local US or Canadian number or North American toll-free)
- Calling within the US and Canada (see texting limitations below)
- Voicemail transcription
- Call recording
- Team collaboration (shared numbers, internal threads)
- Call routing and business hours
- Integrations like Slack, HubSpot, and email
- AI call summaries, tags, and transcripts (on select plans)
Some features or integrations may require additional setup. You can compare all plans here.
OpenPhone trial FAQs
Can I send text messages to US numbers during the trial?
Due to regulations pushed for by the major US cell carriers, you must be on a paid plan and complete US carrier registration to send SMS messages to US numbers. Any user can still send texts to Canadian numbers during the trial.
Keep in mind if you wish to text from a toll-free number, you need to also be on a paid plan first and complete toll-free number registration.
Is international calling and texting included?
While we offer international calling (outside the US and Canada) and texting to all paid users, international calls and texts aren’t available during the free trial.
Do I need to provide a credit card to sign up for a trial?
Yes. A valid payment method is required to start your trial as a form of identity verification and spam prevention. You won’t be charged unless you choose to continue past the seven day trial — or if you take certain actions that convert your account to paid early (see below).
What can automatically cause an OpenPhone trial to end early?
Your trial will automatically convert to a paid subscription early if:
- You add more phone numbers than users. Keep in mind you’ll be charged $5 per month (or $60 per year) for each extra number.
- You attempt to add credits for international calling, text messaging, and API-initiated text messages.
- You complete US carrier registration or manually end the trial via billing settings.
You’ll always see an in-app notification before you attempt to complete any of these actions. That way, there’s no surprise.
What happens after the seven-day trial if I don't activate my account?
If you do nothing, your trial converts to a paid subscription after seven days based on your selected plan and number of users/numbers.
If you cancel before the trial ends, you won’t be charged. Your number will also be released.
We’ll send a reminder email before your trial ends to help you avoid accidental charges.
Can I port a number during the trial?
Yes, you can port your number in during the trial. Keep in mind porting typically takes 5-7 business days for US numbers and 10-12 business days for Canadian numbers.
Learn how to port your number to OpenPhone.
Can I trial OpenPhone as a team?
Yes — trials work for teams, too. Here’s how it works:
- Each user gets one number
- You can share numbers and collaborate through mentions and internal threads
- If you add more numbers than users, the trial ends early and billing starts