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Aircall vs KrispCall

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

KrispCall

$12/user/mo

KrispCall is an AI cloud phone with Starter at $12/user/month billed annually ($15 monthly). Advance is $32 annual and Max is $48 annual. Call minutes and SMS are billed on top of the seat.

Where KrispCall fits

  • Solo agents and shops under 5 seats that want a US/UK/CA number for $12/user/mo
  • Sales teams that need a power dialer and bulk SMS on Advance
  • Support desks that want IVR, recording, and Slack or HubSpot in the same callbox
  • Teams calling internationally that will buy minutes separately

At a glance

DetailAircallKrispCall
Starting price$30/license/mo$12/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialYesNot on record
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underDialers, Lead generationDialers, Lead generation, Texting
Capterra4.2 from 465 reviewsNot enough 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

KrispCall

Stands out: Every plan includes one free US, UK, or CA number per user plus HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier, Pipedrive, Intercom, Slack, Zoho, and monday.com among 100+ integrations.

Watch out: Starter is capped at 5 users. API and webhook access is listed as Coming Soon. The 14-day refund is a money-back window on the subscription, not a free trial, and usage add-ons are non-refundable.

Not the right fit for

  • Contact centers that need a public API today rather than Coming Soon
  • Buyers who want unlimited seats on the cheapest Starter tier

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

KrispCall

  • Starter $12/user/mo billed annually with a number included
  • Named CRM connectors include HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, and Zoho
  • Advance adds power dialer and bulk SMS for teams past 5 users
  • Minutes and SMS are pay-as-you-go on every plan
  • Starter stops at 5 users
  • API is Coming Soon, so no public API today

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

KrispCall

$12/user/mo

Starter is $12/user/month billed annually ($15 monthly), Advance $32 annual ($40 monthly), Max $48 annual ($60 monthly). Each plan includes one free US/UK/CA number per user and $1 of call/SMS credit. Minutes, SMS, extra numbers, and 10DLC fees are extra. Enterprise is custom. 14-day refund on subscription only. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Aircall cheaper than KrispCall?
KrispCall starts lower, at $12/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 KrispCall for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Aircall 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?