I'm looking around for a Twitter alternative and thought CS would be an alternative. However, the business model is preventing me from making the change. In order to decide to kick the tires of CS, one has to upgrade to a Pro account before they have had a chance to sample the meal. If Business Management wants CS to be seen as an alternative to Twitter, then they should be making it as easy as possible for potential clients to test drive the platform. One Month Trial -- Solution.