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CloudTalk alternatives
CloudTalk compared with 6 alternatives: Aircall, JustCall, Dialpad, RingCentral, Kixie and 1 more.
CloudTalk is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($34 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 6 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CloudTalkThis tool | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Aircall | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| JustCall | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Dialpad | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| RingCentral | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Kixie | Free trial | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| CallHippo | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
CloudTalk starts at $25 a month for each person and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Dialpad and RingCentral.
Aircall scores higher without starting lower. CallHippo starts lower without scoring higher.
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 CloudTalk
- Free trial · from $30/mo
Aircall
Cloud phone system for sales and support teams, with AI voice agents
- Aircall starts at $30 per license / month, billed annually. CloudTalk starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($34 billed monthly).
- Only Aircall lists a browser extension.
- Only CloudTalk lists a Linux app.
- Aircall also covers shared inbox and AI support agent.
Suits: Sales and support teams that log every call in a CRM or help desk
- 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). CloudTalk starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($34 billed monthly).
- Only CloudTalk lists a Linux app.
Suits: Sales teams making many outbound calls from a CRM
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Dialpad
AI business phone with live call transcripts and call summaries
- Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly). CloudTalk starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($34 billed monthly).
- Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
- Only CloudTalk lists a Linux app.
- Dialpad also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Teams that want every call transcribed and summarized automatically
- Free trial · from $20/mo
RingCentral
Cloud phone system with texting, fax, video meetings and team chat
- RingCentral starts at $20 per user / month for 1-5 users, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). CloudTalk starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($34 billed monthly).
- Only CloudTalk lists a Linux app.
- RingCentral also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Businesses that want calls, texts, meetings and chat in one app
- Free trial
Kixie
Calling and texting platform for sales teams that work in a CRM
- Only Kixie lists a browser extension.
- Only CloudTalk lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- CloudTalk also covers transcription.
Suits: Inside sales and SDR teams making many calls from a CRM
- 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). CloudTalk starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($34 billed monthly).
- Only CallHippo lists a browser extension.
- Only CloudTalk lists a Linux app.
Suits: Small teams that want a number per user on desktop and mobile
Limits worth knowing in CloudTalk
- Expert needs at least 3 users. Annual billing comes with a 12-month commitment, and CloudTalk gives no refunds for unused time.
- Phone numbers are charged on top of the plan; a US number starts at $6 a month.
- Texting starts on Essential, and WhatsApp, the Salesforce integration and phone support need Expert.
- AI Voice Agents are a separate purchase from $99 a month for 200 minutes, after 50 free minutes in the first month.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to CloudTalk?
The alternatives to CloudTalk in this directory are Aircall, JustCall, Dialpad, RingCentral, Kixie and CallHippo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CloudTalk.
Is there a free alternative to CloudTalk?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Aircall, JustCall, Dialpad, RingCentral, Kixie and CallHippo offer a free trial.
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.



