Sideline offers a basic second number that utilizes your cell carrier’s network. EkoDial provides a business phone system that can scale with your team.
Features |  | Sideline |
|---|---|---|
Price per month | $14.99 per user | $14.49 per user |
Unlimited calling to US & CA | SMS only to Canada | |
Shared number | ||
SMS, MMS to US & CA | For US & Canadian customers only | |
Voicemail to text | ||
SMS only to Canada | ||
Additional phone numbers | $1 per number | Requires Enterprise plan |
Number porting | ||
Call recording | ||
Unified inbox for calls, messages, voicemail | ||
IVR (phone menu) with extensions | Requires Business plan | Requires Enterprise plan |
Team messaging | ||
Group text messaging | Up to 40 contacts | Up to 10 contacts |
Auto-replies | ||
Integration | Requires upgrade | |
iOS and Android apps | ||
Web-based apps |
Have a phone number with Sideline or another service? We can transfer it to EkoDial for you for free.
Before submitting your port request, try EkoDial for free on a 30-day trial with a temporary number to explore the platform and confirm it’s a good fit.
Once your registration is approved, simply unlock your Sideline number and submit your port request in the EkoDial.
As long as your account is active, your phone number will work with Sideline until the port date. After that, your number will be officially transferred to EkoDial.
Our customer service team is available to answer any questions you may have. EkoDial introduces new features every 2 to 3 weeks based on your feedback.
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