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Aircall vs PhoneBurner

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

PhoneBurner

$140/user/mo

Inside-sales power dialer. Standard starts at $140 per user a month billed annually.

Where PhoneBurner fits

  • Inside-sales teams running call blocks
  • Shops that want a dedicated power dialer
  • Managers who need call logging and voicemail drop
  • Teams that will try it before buying

At a glance

DetailAircallPhoneBurner
Starting price$30/license/mo$140/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialYesNot on record
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underDialers, Lead generationDialers, Lead generation
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

PhoneBurner

Stands out: Built for reps who power-dial lists and log outcomes without a contact-center stack.

Watch out: Standard is $140 per user a month billed annually, or $165 billed monthly. Numbers, ARMOR and Connect Scores are add-ons.

Not the right fit for

  • Buyers who need a seat under $140 a month
  • Contact centers that need omnichannel CCaaS

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

PhoneBurner

  • Purpose-built inside-sales dialer
  • Voicemail drop and call logging
  • Lighter than a contact-center suite
  • From $140 per user a month billed annually
  • Not a CCaaS platform
  • Numbers and ARMOR are add-ons

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

PhoneBurner

$140/user/mo

Standard is $140 per user a month billed annually, or $165 billed monthly. Premium is $183 per user a month billed annually, or $215 billed monthly, and adds a PhoneBurner number, inbound routing, transcription and SMS. Numbers, ARMOR and Connect Scores are add-ons. A free trial and a free team admin account are offered. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Aircall cheaper than PhoneBurner?
Aircall starts lower, at $30/license/mo against $140/user/mo for PhoneBurner. 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 PhoneBurner 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?