Aircall review

Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Aircall suits small businesses that want calling and automation in one paid subscription, not teams hoping to start on a free tier. Entry pricing begins at $30, and the plan pools 250 integrations with a bundled allowance of 50 min AI Voice Agents per month.

Key facts

Best for
Small businesses wanting a business phone system with automation bundled into one subscription.
Price from
$30 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Free plan
No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Usage limits
50 min AI Voice Agents per month (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Integrations
250 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Tool type
Voip, Automation (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Audience
Small business, Enterprise
Pricing model
Free trial
Official website
aircall.io

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
Wikidata

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Calling and automation sit in the same product, per voip and automation, so teams do not buy a separate dialler and a separate automation tool
  • The plan carries 250 integrations, which gives room to connect existing business software
  • A trial runs before any commitment, since the model is free trial
  • Built for small business and enterprise, so small firms and larger organisations both fit the intended range
  • The bundle includes 50 min AI Voice Agents per month for AI voice agents each month, so agent usage is part of the entry tier rather than an extra add-on

Cons

  • Entry is paid only, as the free plan is no, which rules out testing the system at no cost
  • The bundled allowance is 50 min AI Voice Agents per month, so teams with heavy agent call volumes can outgrow the starting tier
  • Entry pricing of $30 sits above cheap automation tools such as IFTTT, priced from $2.99
  • Infloww starts higher, at $40, so Aircall costs less at the bottom of the range than that rival
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Who it suits

  • Small businesses replacing desk phones with a single cloud calling subscription
  • Teams that want call handling and routine automation managed from one product
  • Firms whose existing tools need connecting through a broad integration list

Who should look elsewhere

  • Teams wanting a free plan, since the free plan is no
  • Buyers on a tight budget who only need simple triggers, where IFTTT starts at $2.99
  • Call centres that expect unlimited agent minutes beyond the bundled 50 min AI Voice Agents per month

What it does well

Aircall is built as a calling system with automation attached, and the two sit in the same subscription under voip and automation. Teams get a business number, call routing and contact records without sourcing a separate dialler, then wire routine hand-offs and triggers through the same product. Connection to the rest of the stack is wide: 250 integrations are listed, covering common business software rather than a narrow set. Agent workload is metered in the plan itself, with 50 min AI Voice Agents per month for AI voice agents, so an assistant answering calls is part of the base package instead of a separate purchase. Trial access exists, listed under free trial, which gives a way to test call flows before paying. The intended range is small business and enterprise, so a small firm and a larger operation can both use the same product. A missing feature is never a reason to skip it, but the bundled usage allowance is the one boundary worth checking against expected call volume.

Plans and pricing

Entry pricing starts at $30, and that is the only published entry point in the pack. There is no free plan: the free plan is no, so any evaluation has to happen on a paid subscription. Trial access is the alternative route in, listed under free trial, which allows a period with the product before committing to a longer term. For readers weighing entry against renewal, the figures worth comparing are the entry price $30 against the same field on the neighbouring brands, and the plan structure is the only one given, with no separate renewal schedule in the pack. Against the alternatives, Aircall sits between them: Infloww starts at $40, while IFTTT starts at $2.99 and Shafrik starts at XOF 9,900. So cost ranking alone does not decide this comparison, since the included calling and automation is what the entry price buys.

How Aircall compares

Frequently asked questions

How much does Aircall cost to get started?+

Entry pricing starts at $30 for the first paid tier. That is the lowest published figure in the pack, and the plan name should be checked against your own call volume before paying, since the same tier carries a bundled usage allowance.

Is there a free Aircall plan?+

No. The free plan is no, so every Aircall option is paid. The alternative for testing is the trial listed under free trial, which lets a team run calls and test flows before committing to a longer subscription.

What does the plan include for AI voice agents?+

The entry tier includes 50 min AI Voice Agents per month. That allowance is part of the starting package rather than a separate purchase, so a team gets agent coverage from the first plan and only needs a higher tier once call volume outgrows it.

How does Aircall price compare with Infloww and IFTTT?+

Aircall starts at $30. Infloww starts higher at $40, and IFTTT starts well below both at $2.99. The gap reflects what is included, since Aircall bundles calling with automation.

Which businesses is Aircall designed for?+

The listed audience is small business and enterprise. That covers a small firm that needs a business number and call routing, and also a larger operation that needs integrations and agent handling, so headcount alone does not decide fit.

How many tools does Aircall connect to?+

The listed count is 250 integrations. That is the main practical reason to pick a bundled product, since existing contacts, records and support software can be connected without a second tool.

Can I try Aircall before paying long term?+

Yes, the access model is free trial. Trial access is the practical alternative here, because with the free plan marked no there is no free tier to lean on while testing call routing and agent answers.

Sources

  • aircall.io checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Pricing model, Tool type

    “TRY FOR FREE”

  • aircall.io/pricing checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Audience, Free plan, Integrations, Price from, Usage limits

    “Plans that scale with your business”

Compiled from 2 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

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