Head-to-head · Call Management system
Aircall vs CallHippo
Aircall leads on 0 checks, CallHippo on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAircall · 8.7/10
- Lowest starting priceCallHippo · $18/user/mo
- Free trialboth
Aircall scores higher on our rubric for call management system: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
CallHippo is cheaper to start at $18/user/mo against $30/user/mo.
Aircall is the better fit for sales and support teams centered on CRM integrations. CallHippo is the better fit for distributed teams needing international numbers.
- Aircall fits best
Sales and support teams centered on CRM integrations
- CallHippo fits best
Distributed teams needing international numbers
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Side by side
| Feature | Aircall 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | CallHippo 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #4 in Call Management system | #6 in Call Management system |
| Best for | Sales and support teams centered on CRM integrations | Distributed teams needing international numbers |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $30/user/mo | $18/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 10 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 10 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Docs | Email, Live chat · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 250+ integrations | 50+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Aircall 0/4 · CallHippo 0/4 | ||
| Call queues | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| IVR | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Call recording | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Call analytics & reports | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Call routing | Custom | Not checked yet |
| Supported channels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Aircall is a cloud-based business phone system for sales and customer-support teams. It provides virtual local, toll-free, mobile, and international numbers; IVR menus; skill- and time-based routing; call recording and conferencing; SMS… Read the review → |
CallHippo is a cloud-based business phone system for small businesses and growing teams that need calls, messaging, and call handling across locations. It provides virtual business numbers in 150+ countries, internet-based calling, SMS and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Aircall — where it wins
- 250+ CRM, help-desk, productivity, and API integrations
- Skill- and time-based routing with IVR, recording, and monitoring
- Desktop, web, mobile, and Chrome apps with SMS/MMS
Where it doesn't
- $30 per-user starting price requires annual billing
- No free plan and only a seven-day trial
- Support is documentation-based, without 24/7 coverage
CallHippo — where it wins
- Virtual business numbers in 150+ countries
- Routing, IVR, call recording, and AI transcription
- Web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension access
Where it doesn't
- Starter limits US/CA calling to 1,000 minutes
- Smart routing and multilevel IVR require Ultimate
- Enterprise has a 50-user minimum
- Aircall8.7/10 · 7-day trial
Integration-rich call management for sales and support, with higher entry pricing.
Visit AircallFull verdict → - CallHippo8.5/10 · 10-day trial
A feature-rich cloud phone system for distributed teams that need international numbers.
Visit CallHippoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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