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What Clearstream is

Clearstream is a church texting and email service for communicating with members and following up with visitors. Users can send or schedule text announcements with links, pictures, and videos. Text-to-join keywords can add people to a list, send an automatic response, and start a workflow of scheduled texts; replies and one-to-one conversations go through a shared inbox. An email builder supports newsletters, event calendars, and volunteer reminders. Other church-focused features include ministry or campus subaccounts, branded microsites, QR codes, and branded link tracking. Integrations include Planning Center, Rock RMS, CCB/Pushpay, Breeze, Slack, Mailchimp, Zapier, Simple, X, and Facebook, with a REST API and webhooks for custom connections. Native iOS and Android apps support messaging, inbox management, notifications, and scheduling. Plans start at $35 a month, and a 30-day trial is available. Monthly credits do not roll over; incoming texts are free, while longer messages or messages with emojis or pictures may use more credits. Every plan includes live chat, email, phone, and Zoom support.

Who it suits

Clearstream is built for local churches communicating with members and following up with visitors. Its subaccounts and integration options may suit churches coordinating messages across ministries or campuses.

What it does well

Schedules texts with links, pictures, and videos
Text-to-join can trigger automated follow-up
Includes an email builder and shared texting inbox
Native iOS and Android apps support messaging and scheduling
Every plan includes live chat, email, phone, and Zoom support

What to know first

No free plan
Monthly credits do not roll over
Long messages or media may use extra credits
Terms do not guarantee service security

Limits

The 30-day trial includes 100 credits, 1,000 emails, and one local phone number. The $35 a month plan includes 1,000 credits and 10,000 emails monthly; monthly credits do not roll over, and longer texts or texts with emojis or pictures may consume additional credits.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
US Free 30-Day Trial	100 credits · 1,000 emails · 1 local phone number	Free
US $1,059 plan	Per Month · 70,000 credits/mo · Unlimited email · 21 local phone numbers · 20 subaccounts · Voice · Custom Domain	$1,059 a month
US $119 plan	Per Month · 6,000 credits/mo · Unlimited email · 5 local phone numbers · 4 subaccounts · Voice · Custom Domain	$119 a month
US $1,999 plan	Per Month · 140,000 credits/mo · Unlimited email · 21 local phone numbers · 20 subaccounts · Voice · Custom Domain	$1,999 a month
US $229 plan	Per Month · 12,000 credits/mo · Unlimited email · 9 local phone numbers · 8 subaccounts · Voice · Custom Domain	$229 a month
US $3,299 plan	Per Month · 250,000 credits/mo · Unlimited email · 31 local phone numbers · 30 subaccounts · Voice · Custom Domain	$3,299 a month
US $339 plan	Per Month · 20,000 credits/mo · Unlimited email · 11 local phone numbers · 10 subaccounts · Voice · Custom Domain	$339 a month
US $35 plan	Per Month · 1,000 credits/mo · 10,000 emails/mo · 1 local phone number	$35 a month

The first 8 of 10 plans, as clearstream.io lists them, read 29 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan

Getting started

Visit the Clearstream website.
Start the 30-day trial or choose a paid plan starting at $35 a month.
Choose the plan based on its included credits, email limit, phone numbers, and subaccounts.
Use the web service or install the native iOS or Android app.
Connect a listed church service or use the REST API and webhooks for a custom integration.

Verdict

Clearstream brings church texting, email, mobile apps, and integrations into one service. Consider how its non-rolling credits and message-length rules fit your expected usage.

Questions

Is there a free plan?

No. Clearstream offers a 30-day free trial.

How much do paid plans cost?

Plans start at $35 a month. Listed monthly prices range through $3,299 a month, with different credit, email, phone number, and subaccount allowances.

Which platforms are available?

Clearstream lists Android, iOS, web, and API. Its native mobile apps support messaging, inbox management, notifications, and scheduling.

Which integrations does Clearstream list?

Listed integrations include Planning Center, Rock RMS, CCB/Pushpay, Breeze, Slack, Mailchimp, Zapier, Simple, X, and Facebook. A REST API and webhooks are also available.

Do unused texting credits carry over?

No. Monthly credits do not roll over. Incoming texts are free, while long messages or messages with emojis or pictures may use more credits.

Who makes Clearstream, and who is it for?

Clearstream was founded in 2010 and lists its headquarters in Pensacola, Florida. The company says it is built for local churches.

Facts from Clearstream's own pages

API: Clearstream offers a REST API and webhooks for building custom integrations. · clearstream.io, 29 Sept 2026
Audience: The company says its product is built for local churches and that over 11,000 churches and nonprofits use Clearstream. · clearstream.io, 29 Sept 2026
Automations: Text-to-join keywords can add people to a list, send an auto-response, and trigger a workflow of scheduled texts. · clearstream.io, 29 Sept 2026
Church features: Features include subaccounts for ministries or campuses, branded microsites, QR codes, and branded link tracking. · clearstream.io, 29 Sept 2026
Compliance: Clearstream says it specializes in SMS deliverability and carrier compliance and is a vetted Premier Partner with the Short Code Registry. · clearstream.io, 29 Sept 2026
Email: Clearstream includes an email builder for newsletters, event calendars, and volunteer reminders. · clearstream.io, 29 Sept 2026
Founded: 2010 · clearstream.io, 23 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Pensacola, Florida, United States · clearstream.io, 23 Sept 2026
Inbox: The texting inbox supports replies and one-to-one conversations in one place. · clearstream.io, 29 Sept 2026
Integrations: Listed integrations include Planning Center, Rock RMS, CCB/Pushpay, Breeze, Slack, Mailchimp, Zapier, Simple, X, and Facebook. · clearstream.io, 29 Sept 2026
Mass texting: Users can send and schedule text announcements with links, pictures, and videos. · clearstream.io, 29 Sept 2026
Messaging limits: Monthly credits do not roll over, incoming texts are free, and the pricing FAQ says messages may use more credits when longer than 160 characters or containing emojis or pictures. · clearstream.io, 29 Sept 2026
Mobile apps: Native iOS and Android apps support messaging, inbox management, notifications, and scheduling. · clearstream.io, 29 Sept 2026
Product: Clearstream describes itself as a church texting and email service for communicating with church members and following up with visitors. · clearstream.io, 29 Sept 2026
Security: The terms state that Clearstream takes service security seriously but does not ensure or guarantee the security of the services. · clearstream.io, 29 Sept 2026
Support: Every plan includes live chat, email, phone, and Zoom support. · clearstream.io, 29 Sept 2026

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