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DialSheet vs Aircall

Aircall charges $30-50 per user per month for cloud calling. DialSheet gives you the same power dialing features for $0/month with the added benefit of being open-source and self-hostable.

DialSheet

Starting Price:$0/user/month
Setup Fee:$0
Annual Cost (10 users):$0*
Open Source:✓ Yes

Aircall

Starting Price:$30-50/user/month
Setup Fee:$0
Annual Cost (10 users):$3,600-6,000
Open Source:✗ No

* DialSheet is free software. You only pay Twilio for actual call minutes (~$0.01-0.02/min)

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureDialSheetAircall
Browser-Based Calling
Power Dialer
Click-to-Call
Call Recording
Call Analytics
Lead Management / CRM✓ Full CRMLimited
CSV Import/Export
Multi-User Support✓ Unlimited✓ Per seat
Mobile AppProgressive Web AppNative iOS/Android
IVR / Call MenuVia Twilio
Call Notes & Tags
Task Management
Email IntegrationRoadmap
SMS CampaignsRoadmapAdd-on
CRM IntegrationsAPI Available150+ Native
Call Whisper/BargeVia Twilio
Open Source
Self-Hostable
API Access✓ Full✓ Limited
Custom Branding✓ Open Source

The Real Cost Difference

Here's what you'll actually pay over time with each platform.

Solo User

DialSheet
$0/year*
Aircall
$360-600/year
Save $360-600

Small Team (5 users)

DialSheet
$0/year*
Aircall
$1,800-3,000/year
Save $1,800-3,000

Growing Team (20 users)

DialSheet
$0/year*
Aircall
$7,200-12,000/year
Save $7,200-12,000

💡 What You Actually Pay with DialSheet

DialSheet is free. You bring your own Twilio account and only pay for:

  • • Phone number rental: ~$1/month
  • • Outbound call minutes: $0.013-0.02/minute
  • • Example: 5,000 minutes/month = ~$65-100/month vs Aircall's $150-250/month for 5 users

Honest Pros & Cons

DialSheet

✓ Pros

  • • Completely free, no per-user fees ever
  • • Open-source - full code transparency
  • • Self-hostable for maximum control
  • • Built-in CRM and lead management
  • • Unlimited users and customization
  • • Active development and community
  • • No vendor lock-in

✗ Cons

  • • Fewer pre-built integrations (API available)
  • • Self-setup required (60 seconds)
  • • Smaller team than Aircall
  • • Some advanced features in roadmap
  • • Community support (not 24/7 phone support)

Aircall

✓ Pros

  • • Polished, modern interface
  • • 150+ native CRM integrations
  • • 24/7 customer support
  • • Advanced analytics dashboards
  • • Native mobile apps
  • • Established company (2014)
  • • Call center features included

✗ Cons

  • • $30-50 per user per month
  • • Costs scale with team size
  • • Closed source - no transparency
  • • No self-hosting option
  • • Vendor lock-in
  • • Limited CRM capabilities
  • • No code customization

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose DialSheet If...

  • ✓ You want to save $30-50/user/month
  • ✓ You're a startup or small business watching costs
  • ✓ You value open-source and transparency
  • ✓ You want unlimited users without paying more
  • ✓ You need built-in CRM features
  • ✓ You want to self-host or customize
  • ✓ You can spend 60 seconds on setup
  • ✓ You prefer community-driven development

Choose Aircall If...

  • ✓ Budget is not a primary concern
  • ✓ You need 150+ pre-built integrations
  • ✓ You require 24/7 phone support
  • ✓ You want zero technical setup
  • ✓ You need advanced call center features immediately
  • ✓ You prefer vendor-managed infrastructure
  • ✓ Native mobile apps are essential
  • ✓ You have a large team and enterprise budget

Switching from Aircall to DialSheet

Most teams complete the migration in under 1 hour. Here's how:

1

Export Your Data from Aircall

Export contacts, call history, and notes from Aircall's dashboard (Settings > Export Data)

2

Sign Up for DialSheet (60 seconds)

Create your free account at dialsheet.io - no credit card required

3

Connect Your Twilio Account

Either use your existing Twilio account or create a new one (takes 5 minutes). Add credentials to DialSheet settings.

4

Import Your Contacts

Upload the CSV from Aircall directly into DialSheet. Maps automatically to name, phone, company, email.

5

Start Calling

That's it! You're now saving $30-50/user/month with the same power dialing features.

Common Questions

Can DialSheet really replace Aircall for free?

Yes! For core power dialing, lead management, and call tracking, DialSheet offers the same (and in some cases better) features at $0/month. You only pay Twilio for actual phone usage. If you need 150+ pre-built integrations or 24/7 phone support, Aircall might be worth the premium.

What features does Aircall have that DialSheet doesn't?

Aircall has more pre-built integrations, native mobile apps, and 24/7 phone support. DialSheet has API access for custom integrations, progressive web app for mobile, and community support. Most teams find DialSheet has everything they need.

How much will I actually save switching to DialSheet?

A 10-person team pays $3,600-6,000/year for Aircall. With DialSheet at $0/year + ~$500-1,000 in Twilio usage, you save $3,100-5,500 annually. That's real money you can invest back into your business.

Is DialSheet as reliable as Aircall?

Both use Twilio's infrastructure (99.95% uptime SLA). DialSheet is built on Vercel/Supabase with enterprise-grade reliability. The main difference is Aircall has a larger support team, while DialSheet relies on community support.

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