Short answer
The best Aircall alternative for most teams is JustCall (83/100). Power dialer on Pro and predictive dialing on SalesPro; aI call scoring on Pro Plus.
- JustCall (83/100): best for more dialing modes.
- CloudTalk (80/100): best for European teams.
- Kixie (81/100): best for multi-line dialing from the CRM.
- Nooks (84/100): best for dedicated SDR teams.
- Orum (83/100): best for high-volume calling with a trial.
Aircall is an easy phone system to roll out, but its Power Dialer starts on the $50 Professional plan and it isn't built for high-volume cold calling. Teams look elsewhere when they need parallel dialing, more dialing modes, or a lower price for outbound.
Why teams look for Aircall alternatives
- No dialer on Essentials. The Power Dialer starts on Professional, so the entry price isn't what outbound teams pay.
- No parallel dialing. SDR teams that cold call all day often want to dial several numbers at once.
- AI features cost extra. AI Assist Pro is a $49 per seat add-on.
- Seat minimum. Plans require at least 3 licenses.
Aircall alternatives compared
| Tool | Why pick it | Starting price | Free plan / trial | Vettlo score |
|---|
| Aircall (for reference) | Teams that need a phone system first | $50/license/mo | Free access | 81/100 |
| JustCall | Best for more dialing modes | $49/user/mo | 14-day trial | 83/100 |
| CloudTalk | Best for European teams | €49/user/mo | 14-day trial | 80/100 |
| Kixie | Best for multi-line dialing from the CRM | Prices not listed | 7-day trial | 81/100 |
| Nooks | Best for dedicated SDR teams | Pricing on request | Demo only | 84/100 |
| Orum | Best for high-volume calling with a trial | Pricing on request | 500-dial trial | 83/100 |
Prices are the lowest plan that includes a power dialer or better, from each vendor's pricing page on Oct 14, 2026, billed annually where shown. CloudTalk prices in euros. Orum and Nooks sell by quote; Kixie's pricing page lists plans without prices. Scores use the same weighted criteria as our sales dialers ranking.
The alternatives
Starting price$49/user/moPro (includes power dialer), billed annually; 2-user minimum
Free trial / plan14-day trial, no card needed
Vettlo score83/100
JustCall is a cloud phone system for sales and support. Pro ($49) adds a power dialer, Pro Plus ($89) adds AI call scoring and real-time agent assist, and the custom-priced SalesPro plan adds a predictive dialer on up to 10 lines.
What you gain over Aircall
- Power dialer on Pro and predictive dialing on SalesPro
- AI call scoring on Pro Plus
- 2-user minimum
What you give up
- Predictive dialing needs a custom-priced plan
- Lower G2 rating than Aircall (4.3 vs 4.4)
Skip it if: You only need inbound calling and basic outbound.
Starting price€49/user/moExpert (includes power dialer), billed annually; 3-user minimum
Free trial / plan14-day trial, no card needed
Vettlo score80/100
CloudTalk is a cloud calling platform priced in euros. Essential (€29) includes a smart dialer and 95+ integrations, Expert (€49) includes the power dialer, and a parallel dialer is a €39 add-on on any plan.
What you gain over Aircall
- Smart dialer from €29 and a parallel dialer add-on
- 14-day trial, no card needed
What you give up
- Power dialer is an add-on below Expert
- Priced in euros
Skip it if: You want a single quote-based platform for a large SDR floor.
Starting pricePrices not listedThree plans; contact sales for prices
Free trial / plan7-day trial, no card needed
Vettlo score81/100
Kixie is a calling and texting platform with bi-directional CRM integration on every plan (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, Pipedrive and Zapier). Its Multi-Line PowerDialer plan dials up to 4 lines at once, with unlimited US and Canada minutes.
What you gain over Aircall
- PowerDial up to 4 lines
- Two-way CRM sync and texting on every plan
What you give up
- Prices not shown on the pricing page
- Some features are paid add-ons
Skip it if: Your team calls mostly outside the US and Canada.
Starting pricePricing on requestCustom quote
Free trial / planDemo
Vettlo score84/100
Nooks is an AI sales platform built around a parallel dialer. Its pricing page describes packages for buyer signals, AI sequencing, parallel dialing and coaching, plus an optional data package, all sold by custom quote.
What you gain over Aircall
- Parallel dialing with coaching and buyer signals
- Rated 4.8/5 on G2
What you give up
- No public pricing
- Not a full phone system for inbound teams
Skip it if: Your reps make a few dozen calls a day and also take inbound calls.
Starting pricePricing on requestMinimum 9 seats
Free trial / planFree trial capped at 500 dials
Vettlo score83/100
Orum is an AI parallel dialer for outbound teams. Pricing is by quote with a 9-seat minimum, paid plans have no dial limits, and AI Coaching and webhooks are add-ons.
What you gain over Aircall
- No dial limits on paid plans
- Free trial up to 500 dials
What you give up
- 9-seat minimum
- No public pricing
Skip it if: You have fewer than nine reps who dial.
How we picked these alternatives
Every tool here comes from our sales dialers shortlist. We ordered them by how well each one solves the most common reasons teams leave Aircall, not only by overall score. See our methodology.
Aircall alternatives FAQ
What is the best alternative to Aircall?
For teams that want more dialing modes at published prices, JustCall. For dedicated cold-calling SDR teams, Nooks or Orum.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Aircall?
JustCall Pro includes a power dialer at $49 per user billed annually, and CloudTalk Essential includes a smart dialer at €29. Aircall's Power Dialer starts at $50 on Professional.
Does Aircall have a power dialer?
Yes, on the Professional and Enterprise plans. The Essentials plan doesn't include it.
Vettlo Editorial TeamResearched and written by the Vettlo editorial team using our methodology. Prices and plan details come from each vendor's public pricing page.