Dialpad

dialpad.com
Communication & Collaboration
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AI-powered cloud communications platform for modern businesses

How to Replace Dialpad

Overview

Dialpad is a cloud-based unified communications platform that combines voice, video, messaging, and contact center solutions powered by AI. It serves businesses of all sizes with intelligent call routing, transcription, and analytics.

Features

46 features across 19 categories

Administration(2)

Admin ConsolePremium

Centralized management of users, settings, and billing.

Multi-site ManagementPremium

Manage multiple office locations or departments from one account.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Agent Tools(4)

AI Coaching AssistantAIPremium

Real-time AI coaching during calls to guide agents and improve customer interactions.

AI-Generated Call NotesAIPremium

Automatic note generation during calls capturing key information and decisions.

Call Monitoring & Barge-inPremium

Supervisors can listen to live calls or join them for coaching.

Screen Pop-upsPremium

Automatically displays customer information during incoming calls for context.

Analytics(5)

Agent Performance ReportsPremium

Detailed metrics on individual agent productivity and quality.

AI Call InsightsAIPremium

AI-powered insights identifying trends and improvement opportunities from call data.

Call Analytics Dashboard

Comprehensive analytics on call volume, duration, quality, and agent performance.

Sentiment AnalysisAIPremium

AI analyzes customer sentiment during calls to identify satisfaction and escalation risks.

Usage ReportsPremium

Detailed reports on platform usage, minutes, and costs.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

IVR BuilderPremium

Drag-and-drop interactive voice response system for call routing and automation.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Call Management(10)

AI-Powered Call Recording & TranscriptionAI

Automatically records and transcribes calls with real-time AI processing for compliance and quality assurance.

Call Forwarding & Transfer

Flexible call forwarding to any device or number with warm transfer capabilities.

Call Forwarding RulesPremium

Time-based and condition-based rules for intelligent call routing.

Call Recording SearchAIPremium

Advanced search and playback of call recordings by keyword or metadata.

Call SchedulingPremium

Schedule calls in advance with calendar integration and reminders.

Call Waiting

Handle multiple incoming calls simultaneously with hold and resume.

Department RoutingPremium

Route calls to specific departments or teams with custom rules.

Do Not Disturb

Set availability status and automatic call handling rules.

Intelligent Call RoutingAIPremium

AI-driven call routing that directs calls to the most appropriate agent based on skills and availability.

Voicemail TranscriptionAI

Automatic transcription of voicemails with text-to-speech playback.

Collaboration(2)

Presence Status

Real-time availability status across the platform and integrations.

Team Availability CalendarPremium

Shared calendar showing team member availability and time off.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(1)

Call Compliance RecordingPremium

Secure recording with compliance features for regulated industries.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Contact Center(3)

Call Queue ManagementPremium

Visual queue display showing wait times and agent availability.

Callback QueuePremium

Allow customers to request callbacks instead of waiting in queue.

Contact Center SolutionsPremium

Omnichannel contact center platform supporting phone, chat, email, and social media.

Customization(2)

Custom FieldsPremium

Add custom data fields for customer records and call notes.

Dial Pad BrandingPremium

White-label Dialpad with custom branding and domain.

Developer(1)

REST APIPremium

Comprehensive REST API for integrations and custom applications.

Fax(1)

Fax to EmailPremium

Receive faxes as email attachments with cloud storage.

Integration(1)

Telephony InteropPremium

Use Dialpad with existing phone systems via SIP trunking.

Integrations(1)

CRM Integration

Seamless integration with major CRM platforms for customer data access.

Localization(1)

Multi-language Support

Interface and features available in multiple languages for global teams.

Meetings(3)

AI Meeting SummaryAIPremium

Automatic AI-generated summaries and action items from video meetings.

Conference Calling

Host multi-party calls with up to 100+ participants.

Video Conferencing

Built-in HD video conferencing with screen sharing and recording capabilities.

Messaging(2)

Email IntegrationPremium

Sync and manage emails within Dialpad for unified communication.

Team Messaging

Persistent team chat with file sharing, search, and conversation history.

Mobile(1)

Mobile Apps

Full-featured iOS and Android apps for calls, messaging, and video conferencing on the go.

Phone Management(2)

Caller ID Management

Control outbound caller ID with multiple verified numbers.

Virtual Phone Numbers

Get local, toll-free, or international virtual phone numbers for your business.

Security(3)

Call BarringPremium

Block certain numbers or number patterns from calling in.

Call Recording EncryptionPremium

End-to-end encryption for sensitive call recordings.

SSO & SAMLPremium

Enterprise single sign-on with SAML 2.0 support for security.

Pricing

Standard

$25/mo
  • Essential calling and messaging

Pro

Popular
$50/mo
  • Advanced features with contact center

Enterprise

Contact Sales
  • Custom solutions with AI and compliance

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Dialpad

Monthly$25/mo
Yearly$300/yr
5-Year Total$1.5k

Build It Yourself

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

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $60
SaaS
$300
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $180
SaaS
$900
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $300
SaaS
$1.5k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 46 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Dialpad alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 46 features.

Buy Dialpad

Better Value
Monthly cost$250/mo
3-year total$9,000
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

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

Buying Dialpad saves ~$27,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 46 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

30 known integrations