Alternatives · Business Phones
Calilio alternatives
Calilio compared with 5 alternatives: KrispCall, CallHippo, JustCall, Quo and Grasshopper.
Calilio is a paid product, starting at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CalilioThis tool | From $12/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| KrispCall | From $12/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| CallHippo | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| JustCall | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Quo | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Grasshopper | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Calilio starts at $12 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
CallHippo, JustCall, Quo and Grasshopper score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Calilio
- From $12/mo
KrispCall
Cloud phone system with bundled minutes and texts per user
- KrispCall starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). Calilio starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Calilio also covers transcription.
Suits: Small teams that want a cheap per-user number with minutes included
- Free trial · from $19/mo
CallHippo
Virtual phone system with regional calling plans and a dialer suite
- CallHippo starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly ($25 billed monthly). Calilio starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Only CallHippo lists macOS and Windows apps.
Suits: Small teams that want a number per user on desktop and mobile
- Free trial · from $29/mo
JustCall
Cloud phone and SMS system for sales and support teams
- JustCall starts at $29 per user / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). Calilio starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Only JustCall lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Calilio lists a browser extension.
Suits: Sales teams making many outbound calls from a CRM
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Quo
Business phone app for calls and texts on shared team numbers
- Quo starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Calilio starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Only Quo lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Calilio lists a browser extension.
- Quo also covers shared inbox and AI support agent.
Suits: Small businesses that want a second number apart from personal phones
- Free trial · from $14/mo
Grasshopper
Virtual business number on your own phone, priced per account
- Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually. Calilio starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Only Grasshopper lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Calilio lists a web app.
- Only Calilio lists a browser extension.
- Grasshopper also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Solo founders who want a business number on their own phone
Limits worth knowing in Calilio
- Calls and texts beyond the bundle come out of a prepaid wallet; outbound US and Canada calls are $0.0178 a minute and US texts $0.0034 each.
- Standard is capped at 10 users, and IVR, the power dialer and live monitoring need Premium.
- There is no desktop app; Calilio runs in the browser, a Chrome extension and the mobile apps. API and webhook access is marked coming soon.
- Texting US numbers needs A2P 10DLC registration: $4.50 for the brand and $15 for campaign screening, plus monthly campaign fees.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Calilio?
The alternatives to Calilio in this directory are KrispCall, CallHippo, JustCall, Quo and Grasshopper. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Calilio.
Is there a free alternative to Calilio?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. CallHippo, JustCall, Quo and Grasshopper offer a free trial.
Which Calilio alternatives work on Windows?
The Calilio listing does not include a Windows app. CallHippo, JustCall, Quo and Grasshopper list one.
Which Calilio alternatives work on macOS?
The Calilio listing does not include a macOS app. CallHippo, JustCall, Quo and Grasshopper list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.