Aircall

aircall.io
Communication & Collaboration
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Cloud-based phone system for modern businesses

How to Replace Aircall

Overview

Aircall is a cloud-based phone system that integrates with business tools like CRM, helpdesk, and communication platforms. It enables teams to make, receive, and manage calls from anywhere with features like call recording, IVR, and analytics.

Features

40 features across 20 categories

AI Features(3)

AI-Powered Call TranscriptionAIPremium

Automatic transcription of calls using artificial intelligence for searchable records.

Call InsightsAIPremium

AI-generated insights from call data to identify trends and coaching opportunities.

Sentiment AnalysisAIPremium

AI-powered analysis of customer sentiment during calls to identify satisfaction levels.

Access(2)

Mobile App

Native iOS and Android applications for making and receiving calls on mobile devices.

Web Phone Interface

Browser-based phone interface accessible without software installation.

Agent Tools(2)

Call Whisper

Real-time information displayed to agents before they answer incoming calls.

Presence Management

Set availability status and automatic call routing based on agent presence.

Analytics(2)

Call Analytics

Real-time dashboards and reports on call metrics, performance, and team activity.

Performance ReportsPremium

Customizable reports on agent productivity, call metrics, and team performance.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(3)

Call DeflectionPremium

Automatically offer self-service options or callbacks to reduce queue wait times.

Call Scheduling

Book and schedule callbacks for customers at convenient times.

Custom Call WorkflowsPremium

Create automated workflows to trigger actions based on call events and conditions.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Call Experience(1)

On-Hold Messages

Customize music and messages played while customers are on hold.

Call Management(9)

Call Forwarding

Route calls to multiple devices or numbers with conditional forwarding rules.

Call Queuing

Automatic queue management with customizable wait messages and hold music.

Call Recording

Automatic and manual recording of inbound and outbound calls for quality assurance.

Call Transfer

Seamless transfer of calls between team members with warm or cold transfer options.

Caller ID Display

Display company name or custom number as caller ID when making outbound calls.

Conference Calls

Ability to add multiple participants to a call with conference bridging.

IVR (Interactive Voice Response)

Customizable automated menu system to route calls to appropriate departments.

Team Voicemail BoxPremium

Shared voicemail box accessible by team members for collaborative message handling.

Voicemail Management

Digital voicemail with transcription and email notification capabilities.

Communication(1)

SMS IntegrationPremium

Send and receive SMS messages alongside phone calls within the platform.

Contact Center(1)

Contact Center FeaturesPremium

Multi-agent support with call distribution, supervision, and quality monitoring tools.

Core(1)

Cloud Phone System

VoIP-based phone system accessible from any device with internet connection.

Customer Feedback(1)

Call SurveysPremium

Post-call surveys to gather customer feedback and satisfaction ratings.

Developer(1)

API AccessPremium

REST API for building custom integrations and extending Aircall functionality.

Documentation(2)

Call History

Complete searchable history of all calls with detailed metadata.

Call Notes

Add notes to calls for context and follow-up information.

Export(1)

Call Logs ExportPremium

Export call logs and recordings in various formats for external analysis.

Integration(3)

Calendar Integration

Integration with Google Calendar and Outlook to check availability and schedule calls.

CRM Integration

Seamless integration with popular CRM platforms to display customer information.

WebhooksPremium

Send real-time call data to external applications via webhook integrations.

Localization(1)

Multi-Language Support

IVR and system interface available in multiple languages.

Organization(1)

Call Tags

Tag calls with custom labels for organization and reporting purposes.

Privacy(1)

Call MaskingPremium

Hide personal phone numbers while maintaining call connection history.

Quality Assurance(1)

Call MonitoringPremium

Supervisors can listen to live calls and coach agents in real-time.

Security(3)

Compliance RecordingPremium

Compliant call recording with encryption and secure storage for regulated industries.

Role-Based Access ControlPremium

Granular permission management based on user roles and responsibilities.

Two-Factor Authentication

Enhanced security with two-factor authentication for account access.

Pricing

Starter

$30/mo
  • Up to 3 users
  • basic call management
  • IVR

Professional

Popular
$65/mo
  • Up to 10 users
  • advanced analytics
  • custom workflows

Business

$150/mo
  • Unlimited users
  • contact center features
  • call monitoring

Enterprise

$300/mo
  • Custom solutions
  • dedicated support
  • advanced security

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Aircall

Monthly$30/mo
Yearly$360/yr
5-Year Total$1.8k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $120
SaaS
$360
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $360
SaaS
$1.1k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $600
SaaS
$1.8k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 40 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Aircall alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 40 features.

Buy Aircall

Better Value
Monthly cost$300/mo
3-year total$10,800
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Aircall saves ~$26,160 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 40 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

25 known integrations