Free for schools

Pricing

Chalk is free for K-12 schools and districts — whether we host it for you or you run it yourself. Vendors fund the platform through our curated marketplace.

For schools & districts

Two ways to run Chalk. Same product, same feature set, both literally $0.

Hosted

Recommended

$0 forever, for K-12 schools

We run Chalk for you. Managed updates, backups on request, email support.

✓ All connectors (PowerSchool, Skyward, Infinite Campus)
✓ OneRoster 1.1 export
✓ SAML / OIDC SSO
✓ Google Workspace & Active Directory sync
✓ Managed platform updates
✓ Backups on request (automated rolling backups on the roadmap)
✓ Email support during business hours

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Self-hosted

$0 open source (AGPL-3.0)

Run Chalk on your own infrastructure. Same feature set, community support.

✓ All connectors (PowerSchool, Skyward, Infinite Campus)
✓ OneRoster 1.1 export
✓ SAML / OIDC SSO
✓ Google Workspace & Active Directory sync
✓ You control your data and uptime
✓ Community support on GitHub

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For vendors & EdTech partners

Reach Chalk districts

Our marketplace is curated. Every applicant is reviewed by our team — this is not a self-serve directory. We connect vetted vendors with the districts that need them.

Marketplace partner

$500 per year · up to 20 schools

For EdTech vendors serving a smaller footprint of Chalk districts.

✓ Listing in the Chalk marketplace
✓ OneRoster integration support
✓ Direct introductions to matching districts
✓ Usage analytics dashboard

Marketplace partner+

$2,000 per year · 21+ schools

For vendors with broader district reach across the Chalk network.

✓ Everything in the smaller tier
✓ Featured placement in marketplace search
✓ Priority partner support channel
✓ Co-marketing opportunities

Apply to be a launch partner Questions? Email sales →

Frequently asked

Is Chalk really free for schools?: Yes. Both the hosted and self-hosted options are $0 for K-12 schools and districts. We fund development through our curated vendor marketplace.
What is the difference between hosted and self-hosted?: The product is identical. Hosted means we run it, patch it, and back it up. Self-hosted means you do — using the AGPL-3.0 open source release on your own servers.
How do vendors get listed in the marketplace?: Every applicant is reviewed by our team. The marketplace is curated, not self-serve. Apply as a launch partner to start the conversation.