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Vapi alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll voice AI agent platforms

Top picks

  • Retell AI logo

    Best overall

    Retell AI

    Voice agent price: $0.07–$0.31 per minute

  • ElevenLabs logo

    Best free option

    ElevenLabs

    Starting price: $6 per month (Starter)

Common reasons people leave Vapi: total per-minute cost depends on several providers and is hard to predict, and HIPAA support is a separate monthly add-on. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Vapi, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Retell AI currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Retell AI logoRetell AIFree plan + paid$0.07–$0.31 per minuteNoWeb5 of 568.8
2ElevenLabs logoElevenLabsFree plan + paid$6 per month (Starter)NoWeb, iOS, Android6 of 652.6
3Twilio logoTwilioPaidFrom $0.0083 per messageNoWeb7 of 751.2
4DaDailyFree plan + paid$0.004 per participant minute after free minutesNoWeb, iOS, Android8 of 850.0
5Synthflow logoSynthflowPaid—NoWeb4 of 442.3
  1. Retell AI logo

    1. Retell AITop pick

    Best for: Businesses and agencies building AI receptionists, schedulers or outbound call campaigns

    Free plan + paidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vapi

    Similar pay-as-you-go voice agent platform with a more visual agent builder and 20 concurrent calls included.

    Pros

    • No annual contract; pay only for minutes used
    • 20 concurrent calls included on pay as you go
    • Ready-made features for transfers, booking and IVR navigation
    • Wide choice of LLMs and voice providers

    Cons

    • Per-minute cost adds up from several components
    • SSO and role-based access only on the enterprise plan
    • Cloud-only; no self-hosted option
    Visit Retell AI Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Retell AI a good Vapi alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Voice agent price
    $0.07–$0.31 per minute
    Checked Nov 8, 2026retellai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free credits
    $10
    Checked Nov 8, 2026retellai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Concurrent calls
    20 included
    Checked Nov 8, 2026retellai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Voice infrastructure fee
    $0.055 per minute
    Checked Nov 8, 2026retellai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Y Combinator
    Accepted Nov 2023
    Checked Nov 8, 2026retellai.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. ElevenLabs logo

    2. ElevenLabs

    Best for: Creators and developers who need realistic AI voiceovers, voice clones or dubbing

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vapi

    Its agents platform pairs phone agents with ElevenLabs' own voices if voice quality matters most.

    Pros

    • Very natural, expressive voices across 90+ languages
    • Large voice library plus instant and professional voice cloning
    • Dubbing, music and sound effects in the same subscription
    • Well-documented API used by many apps

    Cons

    • Free plan has no commercial license
    • Credits are used fast on long audiobooks or dubbing
    • Professional voice cloning needs the Creator plan or higher
    Visit ElevenLabs Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ElevenLabs a good Vapi alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 10,000 credits/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $6 per month (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    90+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Voice library
    17,500+ voices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Creator plan
    $22 per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $99 per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Twilio logo

    3. Twilio

    Best for: Developers adding SMS, calls, WhatsApp or 2FA codes to an app who want the widest set of features

    PaidWeb

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vapi

    Lower-level voice APIs for teams that would rather build the agent orchestration themselves.

    Pros

    • Covers SMS, voice, WhatsApp, RCS, verification and email in one account
    • Pay as you go with no contract
    • Free trial with no credit card
    • Mature docs and SDKs for most languages

    Cons

    • Per-message rates are higher than some carrier-owned rivals
    • Carrier fees and US 10DLC registration add cost and setup work
    • The product range is large and can be hard to navigate
    Visit Twilio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Twilio a good Vapi alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Pricing
    Pay as you go
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes, no credit card required
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SMS price
    From $0.0083 per message
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    WhatsApp
    From $0.005 per message
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    WhatsApp price
    From $0.005 per message
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Voice price
    From $0.014/min to make a call, $0.0085/min to receive
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Email price
    From $0.0013 per email
    Checked Nov 8, 2026twilio.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Da

    4. DailyAcquired

    Best for: Developers building telehealth video or voice AI agents who want WebRTC infrastructure and Pipecat together

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vapi

    WebRTC voice and video APIs long paired with Pipecat, for teams that want to run their own agent code instead of Vapi's hosted setup.

    Pros

    • Signs HIPAA BAAs and offers end-to-end encryption
    • Maintains Pipecat, a popular open-source voice AI framework
    • Free monthly minutes on the video SDK

    Cons

    • Joining Deepgram, so the roadmap may change
    • The core media platform is cloud-only, with no self-hosted server
    • Pricing details sit behind separate product pages
    Visit Daily Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Daily a good Vapi alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free allowance
    10,000 minutes/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026daily.co(opens source in a new tab)
    HIPAA
    Signed BAAs
    Checked Nov 8, 2026daily.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    Infrastructure since 2016
    Checked Nov 8, 2026daily.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Joining Deepgram
    Checked Nov 8, 2026daily.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $0.004 per participant minute after free minutes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026daily.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, 10,000 participant minutes/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026daily.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Audio-only rate
    $0.00099 per participant minute
    Checked Nov 8, 2026daily.co(opens source in a new tab)
    HIPAA add-on
    $500 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026daily.co(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Synthflow logo

    5. Synthflow

    Best for: Mid-size and enterprise contact centres automating inbound and outbound calls

    PaidWeb

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vapi

    Managed enterprise voice agents with phone-system integrations and compliance, without building it yourself.

    Pros

    • Built-in connections to major phone systems, keeping existing numbers
    • Compliance coverage including SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS and HIPAA BAA
    • Agents act in CRMs and calendars during calls

    Cons

    • No free plan, trial or pay-as-you-go option
    • Sold only as an annual enterprise contract
    • Not suited to developers wanting to experiment cheaply
    Visit Synthflow Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Synthflow a good Vapi alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Pricing
    Annual enterprise agreement
    Checked Nov 8, 2026synthflow.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026synthflow.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026synthflow.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Phone systems
    Zoom, Five9, RingCentral, Twilio and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026synthflow.ai(opens source in a new tab)

The best Vapi alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Retell AI logo

Best Vapi alternative for most people

Retell AI

Similar pay-as-you-go voice agent platform with a more visual agent builder and 20 concurrent calls included.

ElevenLabs logo

Best Vapi alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

ElevenLabs

Its agents platform pairs phone agents with ElevenLabs' own voices if voice quality matters most.

Da

Best Vapi alternative for iPhone and Android

Daily

WebRTC voice and video APIs long paired with Pipecat, for teams that want to run their own agent code instead of Vapi's hosted setup.

Twilio logo

Best Vapi alternative for working in the browser

Twilio

Lower-level voice APIs for teams that would rather build the agent orchestration themselves.

Vapi alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Vapi?

Retell AI ranks first right now. Similar pay-as-you-go voice agent platform with a more visual agent builder and 20 concurrent calls included. ElevenLabs and Twilio follow it in our ranking.

Vapi vs Retell AI: what's the difference?

Both Vapi and Retell AI are free with paid plans. Verified prices: Vapi $29 per month (Core package), Retell AI $0.07–$0.31 per minute. Both run on Web.

Is Vapi free?

Vapi is free with paid plans. Free credits: $5 to start; Hosting fee: $0.05 per minute, models passed through at cost; Core package: $29 per month; Model pricing: Passed through at cost. Checked on Vapi's own site, November 2026.

How much do Vapi alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Vapi alternatives: Retell AI, $0.07–$0.31 per minute; ElevenLabs, $6 per month (Starter); Twilio, From $0.0083 per message; Daily, $0.004 per participant minute after free minutes. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Vapi?

Yes. Retell AI (free plan + paid), ElevenLabs (free plan + paid) and Daily (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Vapi?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Vapi?

The complaints we hear most: total per-minute cost depends on several providers and is hard to predict; HIPAA support is a separate monthly add-on; low-tier plans include only a few concurrent calls.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Vapi, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.