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Aircall vs CloudTalk

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

Aircall

$30/license/mo Free trial

Cloud phone system for recruiting and sales call desks, built around CRM connectors. Essentials starts at $30 per license a month billed annually, with a three-license minimum.

Where Aircall fits

  • Recruiting and SDR teams living in a CRM
  • Agencies on Bullhorn that want a cloud handset
  • Desks that need recording plus CRM logging
  • Companies replacing desk phones with a softphone

CloudTalk

$25/user/mo Free trial

International cloud phone with power dialing. Starter is $25/user/mo billed annually; 14-day trial, no card.

Where CloudTalk fits

  • Distributed sales and recruiting teams that need international numbers
  • HubSpot, Pipedrive, or Salesforce shops
  • Buyers who want a 14-day no-card trial
  • Desks comparing Ringover

At a glance

DetailAircallCloudTalk
Starting price$30/license/mo$25/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialYesYes
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underDialers, Lead generationDialers, Lead generation
Capterra4.2 from 465 reviews4.4 from 270 reviews

Where they pull apart

Aircall

Stands out: Calls log back into HubSpot, Salesforce, Bullhorn, and Slack instead of living in a separate PBX.

Watch out: Plans start at three licenses. Essentials is $30 per license a month and Professional is $50, billed annually. AI Voice Agent minutes beyond the included bundle are consumption.

Not the right fit for

  • Solo recruiters who want a cheap power dialer
  • Teams that need LinkedIn sequencing more than voice

CloudTalk

Stands out: Unlimited US and Canada calling with local numbers in 160-plus countries on a published seat price. HubSpot, Pipedrive, Salesforce, Close, and WhatsApp are named.

Watch out: $25 is Starter on annual billing; Essential is $29 and Expert $49. Preview, power and parallel dialers, branded caller ID and AI conversation intelligence are add-ons, and CRM integrations do not turn on until Essential. Calling is still usage on top.

Not the right fit for

  • US-only SMS recruiting
  • People who want a CRM included (use Close)
  • Buyers who need $9 CRM-plus-dialer

Pros and cons

Aircall

  • Named CRM and ATS connectors including HubSpot, Salesforce, and Bullhorn
  • Softphone and recording without running a PBX
  • AI summaries plus a small included Voice Agent minute bundle
  • Monthly billing costs more than the $30 annual rate
  • Three-license minimum on every plan
  • Voice-agent minutes beyond the included bundle are extra

CloudTalk

  • Published $25 Starter plus a 14-day no-card trial
  • Unlimited US and Canada calling with numbers in 160-plus countries
  • HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Close named
  • Dialers and AI are add-ons rather than seat features
  • CRM integrations start at Essential, not Starter
  • Not a CRM

What each one costs

Aircall

$30/license/mo

Essentials is $30 per license a month and Professional is $50 per license a month, billed annually, with a minimum of 3 licenses. Monthly billing is also offered; annual plans are 25% cheaper. Enterprise is custom priced from 25 users. AI Voice Agents start at a $100 monthly minimum, and free access is available to test the platform. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

CloudTalk

$25/user/mo

Starter from $25/user/mo billed annually, Essential $29, Expert $49, with roughly 30% off versus monthly billing and a one-licence minimum. Preview, power and parallel dialers, branded caller ID and AI conversation intelligence are add-ons, and CRM integrations start at Essential. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Aircall cheaper than CloudTalk?
CloudTalk starts lower, at $25/user/mo against $30/license/mo for Aircall. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Aircall or CloudTalk for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Aircall offers a free trial. CloudTalk offers a free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?