How Partner Pricing Works
You pay CallDesk $37/seat/month. You charge your clients whatever you want. Your profit = What you charge − $37/seat − Stripe fees We handle billing for your customers. Stripe fees are passed through at cost with no markup.Payment Processing Fees
We use Stripe to collect payments from your customers and pay you. These fees are deducted from your payout at cost:| Fee Type | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Payment processing | 2.9% + $0.30 | Per customer payment |
| Payout transfer | 0.25% + $0.25 | Per monthly payout to you |
These are Stripe’s standard rates passed through at cost. We don’t mark up payment processing.
Platform Fee
Flat rate: $37/seat/month- No minimum commitment
- No tiered pricing
- Pay only for active seats
- Includes all features
A “seat” is one active user on your platform. You’re charged $37/seat/month from your first seat.
Example Margins
| Your Price | Platform Cost | Stripe Fees* | Your Profit | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $79/seat | $37/seat | ~$3 | ~$39/seat | 49% |
| $99/seat | $37/seat | ~$3 | ~$59/seat | 60% |
| $149/seat | $37/seat | ~$5 | ~$107/seat | 72% |
What’s Included
Every partner gets full platform access. No feature gating.Full voice AI platform
All agent types, all automations, all features
Your branding
Subdomain or custom domain, logo, colors, emails
All automation templates
Never miss a call, speed to lead, reminders, etc.
Calendar sync
Google, Outlook, Apple
Knowledge base
Business info and FAQs per client
Full analytics
Transcripts and recordings
Integrations
Slack, Zapier, webhooks, CRMs
Trial configuration
Configure free trials for your customers
Usage-Based Costs
Usage costs are pass-through. You pay what your clients use, or add your own markup.| Component | Cost |
|---|---|
| Voice minutes | $0.20/minute |
| SMS messages | $0.012/message |
| Emails | $0.002/email |
| Phone numbers (standard) | $5/month |
| Phone numbers (custom) | $10/month |
Understanding Per-Minute Costs
A typical AI call lasts 2-3 minutes. At 0.40-0.60 per call.| Scenario | Cost to You | Typical Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Quick booking (2 min) | $0.40 | Include in seat price |
| Longer intake (5 min) | $1.00 | Include in seat price |
| 100 calls/month | ~$50 | Covered by seat pricing |
Revenue Examples
| Your Scale | You Charge | Platform Cost | Usage (est.) | Stripe Fees | Your Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 seats | 99 | $370/mo | ~$150/mo | ~$35/mo | ~$435/mo |
| 25 seats | 99 | $925/mo | ~$375/mo | ~$80/mo | ~$1,095/mo |
| 50 seats | 99 | $1,850/mo | ~$750/mo | ~$155/mo | ~$2,195/mo |
| 100 seats | 99 | $3,700/mo | ~$1,500/mo | ~$300/mo | ~$4,400/mo |
Usage estimates assume ~0.30 per payment. Actual amounts vary. You set your own pricing and keep the spread.
Trial Configuration
Partners can offer free trials to help customers experience the product:- Duration: Configure 1-30 day trials
- Usage limits: Set voice/SMS/email limits to protect margin
- Limit behavior: Pause, notify, or auto-convert when limits hit
How Billing Works
We handle all billing so you don’t have to:- You set pricing per customer in your dashboard
- We bill your customers at your prices under your brand
- We meter usage and track everything automatically
- You get paid monthly after platform costs are deducted
Billing Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Billing cycle | Monthly, in arrears |
| Payment methods | Credit card or ACH |
| Payout frequency | Monthly (more frequent for high-volume partners) |
| Invoicing | Automated, detailed breakdown |
FAQ
Is there a setup fee?
Is there a setup fee?
Book a call with our team to discuss onboarding and get started.
Is there a minimum commitment?
Is there a minimum commitment?
No. You pay $37/seat for as many or as few seats as you have.
What if a client uses more minutes than expected?
What if a client uses more minutes than expected?
You pay us the usage cost. You decide whether to absorb it or pass it to your client.
Can I charge different clients different amounts?
Can I charge different clients different amounts?
Yes. Set individual pricing per customer in your dashboard.
How do trials work?
How do trials work?
You configure trial settings (duration, usage limits) in your dashboard. During trial, you pay usage costs but not seat fees.
What payment methods do you accept?
What payment methods do you accept?
Credit cards and ACH.
Get Started
Book a call to learn more about the partner program.