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Aircall vs Kaltura

Aircall logo

Aircall

Telecommunications

Cloud phone system for modern business

From
$30/month
Rated
-
Kaltura logo

Kaltura

Webinar & Virtual Events

Video platform for learning, media, and engagement

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Aircall a minimum of 3 users on the published plans, rising to 25 on the Custom tier; Kaltura the pricing page lists ten separate products and publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver for them, routing visitors to a quote request
  • They diverge on capability: Aircall covers Cloud phone, Kaltura covers Video creation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aircall and Kaltura actually diverge.

Attributes where Aircall and Kaltura differ
AttributeAircallKaltura
Starting price$30/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
CategoryTelecommunicationsWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded20142006

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Aircall

  • Cloud phone
  • IVR
  • Call routing
  • Power dialer
  • Call recording
  • Integrations
  • HubSpot
  • Zendesk

Only in Kaltura

  • Video creation
  • Live streaming
  • Interactive content
  • Mobile apps
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Moodle
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Aircall

  • Cloud phone system for sales and support teamsnot Kaltura
  • Call routing, IVR and shared numbersnot Kaltura
  • Logging calls against CRM records through integrationsnot Kaltura
  • Power dialling outbound lists on the Professional tiernot Kaltura
  • SMS and MMS alongside voicenot Kaltura

Kaltura

  • Enterprise video portals and internal town hallsnot Aircall
  • Virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universitiesnot Aircall

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Aircall

  • A minimum of 3 users on the published plans, rising to 25 on the Custom tier
  • Essentials is limited to 3 teams; unlimited teams need Professional
  • Salesforce CTI, the power dialer and advanced analytics all require Professional
  • SSO, API support and an SLA are Custom tier only
  • AI voice and messaging agents are separate add-ons billed per minute or per conversation on top of the seat price

Kaltura

  • The pricing page lists ten separate products and publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver for them, routing visitors to a quote request
  • Capabilities are split across separate products such as Webinars, Virtual Events, Town Halls, Video Portal and Virtual Classroom, each licensed on its own

Pricing, plan by plan

Aircall

$30/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Aircall review.

Kaltura

On request
  • Starter$400/month
    • Video library
    • Basic features
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Aircall if

  • You need cloud phone.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want ivr.

Choose Kaltura if

  • You need video creation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.

Questions people ask

Is Aircall or Kaltura better?
Neither clearly leads. Aircall starts at $30/month and Kaltura at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aircall or Kaltura?
Aircall starts at $30/month and Kaltura at On request.
Does Aircall or Kaltura run on more platforms?
Aircall runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Kaltura runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
What is Aircall best used for?
Aircall is most often used for cloud phone system for sales and support teams, call routing, ivr and shared numbers, logging calls against crm records through integrations, power dialling outbound lists on the professional tier. Of those, cloud phone system for sales and support teams and call routing, ivr and shared numbers are not what Kaltura is typically brought in for.
What can Aircall do that Kaltura cannot?
Aircall covers Cloud phone, IVR, Call routing, Power dialer. Kaltura covers Video creation, Live streaming, Interactive content, Mobile apps. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aircall: What is the minimum cost to start with Aircall?

Aircall requires a 3-license minimum on annual billing, making the real entry price $90 per month ($30 per user times 3 users) for the Essentials plan, not the advertised $30 per user.

Source
Aircall: Does Aircall include AI call features in base plans?

No, AI Voice Agents and AI Assist Pro are separate add-ons billed on top of base plans. The Essentials and Professional plans include call recording and analytics but not AI features.

Source
Aircall: How many countries can I create phone numbers in?

Aircall supports creating local phone numbers in 100 or more countries, enabling businesses to appear local to customers regardless of location.

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Aircall: What is Aircall's uptime guarantee?

Aircall guarantees 99.95 percent uptime with seven global data centers and system redundancy on every level.

Source

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