A power dialer only saves time if it lives where your reps work. Bolt a dialer onto a CRM with an integration and you get sync failures, double data entry, and calls that never make it into deal history. That is why the short list below only includes tools where dialing is native — then compares what each one actually costs once dialing is unlocked.
How we compared
We scored each platform on four things:
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Dialer depth — power dialing at minimum; parallel/multi-line dialing counts extra.
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What tier unlocks it — many CRMs advertise a dialer that only exists on their top plans.
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True cost per calling rep — platform seat plus whatever the dialer actually costs.
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Everything around the call — recordings, dispositions, coaching, SMS follow-up.
1. Inkris — best for small outbound teams
Inkris is a CRM built around the calling motion: power dialer, parallel dialer, two-way SMS, pipeline, and analytics in one workspace. The pricing model is its sharpest edge: platform seats are $55/mo and the $99/mo telephony licence includes every dialer mode — power and parallel — at no extra cost. Competitors either gate dialing behind tiers or sell it as a separate product entirely.
Strengths: both dialer modes included, native SMS, supervisor listen/whisper/barge, live in under an hour, Canadian and US numbers.
Limitations: email sequences are lighter than Close's; no marketing automation suite.
Cost per calling rep: $55 seat + $99 telephony licence (numbers $10/mo each).
2. Close — best for email-heavy inside sales
Close proved the calling-CRM category and remains excellent, especially for teams that lean on multi-step email sequences alongside calls. The catch is packaging: the Power Dialer sits on higher tiers and multi-line predictive dialing on the top one, so a dialer-equipped rep typically runs $99–149/mo.
Strengths: mature product, strong email sequences, good reporting.
Limitations: dialing power is tier-gated; costs climb as you unlock it.
3. Kixie — best dialer add-on for HubSpot/Salesforce
Kixie is not a CRM — it is a strong power dialer that bolts onto HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive. If you are locked into one of those CRMs, Kixie is a proven add-on. You are still running two systems and paying for both (roughly $35–95/user/mo on top of your CRM).
Strengths: deep CRM integrations, multi-line dialing on upper plans.
Limitations: it is a second system with a second bill; the integration is another thing to maintain.
4. JustCall — best for distributed support + sales teams
JustCall pairs a cloud phone system with dialer features and integrates widely. Good for mixed support/sales usage; dialer-focused plans land around $49–89/user/mo before the CRM you still need underneath.
5. PhoneBurner — best single-purpose power dialer
PhoneBurner does one thing well: high-volume power dialing with voicemail drop, around $149/user/mo. There is a light CRM inside, but most teams pair it with a real CRM, which doubles the stack again.
The math for a 5-rep team
| Stack | Rough monthly cost | Parallel dialing? |
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| Inkris (all-in) | $770 ($55×5 + $99×5) | Included |
| Close (dialer tiers) | $495–745 + add-ons | Top tier only |
| HubSpot Pro + Kixie | $900–1,400 | Upper Kixie plans |
| CRM + PhoneBurner | $1,000+ | No |
Bottom line
If your team lives on the phone and you want dialing included rather than upsold, Inkris gives you the most dialer per dollar — both modes in one licence. If email cadences are your core motion, Close deserves a serious look. If you cannot leave HubSpot or Salesforce, Kixie is the best bolt-on.
