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Dialpad alternatives
Dialpad compared with 12 alternatives: RingCentral, Aircall, Quo, Nextiva, 8x8 and 7 more.
Dialpad is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly). 1 of the 12 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 9 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DialpadThis tool | 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 |
| Aircall | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Quo | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Nextiva | From $15/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| 8x8 | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| CallHippo | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| CloudTalk | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Google Voice | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Grasshopper | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| JustCall | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Kixie | Free trial | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Textline | Free trial | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Dialpad starts at $15 a month for each person and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 9 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
RingCentral scores higher without starting lower. Google Voice and Grasshopper start 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 Dialpad
- 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). Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly).
- Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
Suits: Businesses that want calls, texts, meetings and chat in one app
- 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. Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly).
- Aircall also covers shared inbox and AI support agent.
- Dialpad also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Sales and support teams that log every call in a CRM or help desk
- 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). Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly).
- Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
- Quo also covers shared inbox and AI support agent.
- Dialpad also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Small businesses that want a second number apart from personal phones
- From $15/mo
Nextiva
Business phone, texting and video with an optional AI receptionist
- Nextiva starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($23 billed monthly). Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly).
- Only Nextiva lists a Linux app.
- Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
Suits: Small businesses that want phone, texting and video from one provider
- Paid
8x8
Cloud phone system with team chat, meetings and a receptionist console
- Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
- Dialpad also covers transcription.
Suits: Companies that want phone, chat and meetings from one provider
- 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). Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly).
- Dialpad also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Small teams that want a number per user on desktop and mobile
- Free trial · from $25/mo
CloudTalk
Cloud call center phone system with dialers and AI voice agents
- CloudTalk starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($34 billed monthly). Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly).
- Only CloudTalk lists a Linux app.
- Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
- Dialpad also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Support and sales teams that route calls through queues and IVR
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Google Voice
Google's phone number service for calls and texts on any device
- Google Voice starts at $10 per month for one user; team plans $10 per user / month plus Workspace. Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly).
- Google Voice has a free plan. Dialpad does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dialpad lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
- Dialpad also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Individuals in the US who want a free second number
- Free trial · from $14/mo
Grasshopper
Virtual business number on your own phone, priced per account
- Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually. Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly).
- Only Dialpad lists a web app.
- Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
- Grasshopper also covers shared inbox.
- Dialpad also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Solo founders who want a business number on their own phone
- 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). Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly).
- Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
- Dialpad also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Sales teams making many outbound calls from a CRM
- Free trial
Kixie
Calling and texting platform for sales teams that work in a CRM
- Only Dialpad lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Dialpad also covers transcription, team chat and video calls.
Suits: Inside sales and SDR teams making many calls from a CRM
- Free trial
Textline
Business texting platform with a shared team inbox
- Only Dialpad lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Textline also covers shared inbox, surveys and live chat.
- Dialpad also covers transcription, team chat, video calls and business phone line.
Suits: Support and operations teams that answer customers by text
Limits worth knowing in Dialpad
- CRM integrations need the Pro plan or above, as do 24/7 support and managing more than one office.
- Extra local or toll-free numbers and internet fax are optional add-ons on every plan.
- The contact center (Dialpad Support, from $89 per user a month) and sales dialer (Dialpad Sell, from $39) are separate products.
- Monthly billing costs more: $27 instead of $15 for Standard and $35 instead of $25 for Pro.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Dialpad?
The alternatives to Dialpad in this directory are RingCentral, Aircall, Quo, Nextiva, 8x8, CallHippo, CloudTalk, Google Voice, Grasshopper, JustCall, Kixie and Textline. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dialpad.
Is there a free alternative to Dialpad?
Yes. Google Voice has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Dialpad alternatives work on Linux?
The Dialpad listing does not include a Linux app. Nextiva and CloudTalk 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.