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Ringy alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Ringy alternative is HighLevel (2.6 GPA).

Ringy compared with 5 alternatives: Close, HighLevel, Kommo, Follow Up Boss and Nutshell.

Ringy is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $119 per month (user basis not stated). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
RingyThis toolFree trial · from $119/moTrial onlyWeb
CloseFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
HighLevelFree trial · from $97/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
KommoFree trial · from $25/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Follow Up BossFree trial · from $58/moTrial onlyWeb
NutshellFree trial · from $13/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Ringy starts at $119 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Close, HighLevel, Kommo and Nutshell.

Follow Up Boss starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessRingyCloseHighLevelKommoFollow Up BossNutshell

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How each one differs from Ringy

  1. Close

    Sales CRM with built-in calling, SMS, email and an AI teammate

    • Close starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Close also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Close also covers transcription.
    • Close does not cover reports, email campaigns, business phone line and business texting, which Ringy does.

    Suits: Sales teams that spend most of the day calling, texting and emailing leads

  2. HighLevel

    Sales and marketing platform that agencies can resell to clients

    • HighLevel starts at $97 / month flat fee, unlimited users ($970 billed yearly).
    • HighLevel also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • HighLevel also covers booking links, marketing automation and forms.
    • HighLevel does not cover reports, email campaigns, business phone line and business texting, which Ringy does.

    Suits: Marketing agencies managing many client accounts from one login

  3. Kommo

    Messaging-first sales CRM for WhatsApp, Instagram and TikTok

    • Kommo starts at $25 per user / month, billed for 6 months up front ($150 per user).
    • Kommo also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kommo also covers booking links, AI agents and forms.
    • Kommo does not cover reports, email campaigns, business phone line and business texting, which Ringy does.

    Suits: Businesses that sell mainly through WhatsApp, Instagram or other chat apps

  4. Follow Up Boss

    Real estate CRM that routes and follows up on incoming leads

    • Follow Up Boss starts at $58 per user / month, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
    • Follow Up Boss also covers shared inbox.
    • Follow Up Boss does not cover email campaigns, business phone line and business texting, which Ringy does.

    Suits: Real estate agents and teams that buy leads from portals

  5. Nutshell

    Sales CRM with email marketing, forms and AI built into every plan

    • Nutshell starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
    • Nutshell also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Nutshell also covers booking links and forms.
    • Nutshell does not cover email campaigns, business phone line and business texting, which Ringy does.

    Suits: Small sales teams that want a low per-user entry price

Limits worth knowing in Ringy

  • The pricing page does not say whether $119 is per user or per account, and it shows an offer banner that mentions only a date.
  • Usage is metered: 1,000 minutes and 1,000 texts a month are included, then $0.01 per outbound minute or text.
  • Local phone numbers cost $1 a month each and emails $0.001 each.
  • The power dialer, call scripting and AI tools cost extra.
Ringy pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Ringy?

The alternatives to Ringy in this directory are Close, HighLevel, Kommo, Follow Up Boss and Nutshell. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ringy.

Is there a free alternative to Ringy?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Close, HighLevel, Kommo, Follow Up Boss and Nutshell offer a free trial.

Which Ringy alternatives work on Windows?

The Ringy listing does not include a Windows app. Close and HighLevel list one.

Which Ringy alternatives work on macOS?

The Ringy listing does not include a macOS app. Close and HighLevel list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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