Runo alternative: LumaKol and Runo compared
Both put SIM calling and a calling CRM on the agent’s phone. Runo adds optional cloud telephony, AI call summaries and DND checks; LumaKol offers one-seat monthly plans and calling controls on every plan.
Checked on 18 October 2026. Runo is a trademark of its owner; LumaKol is not affiliated with it.
At a glance
| At a glance | Runo | LumaKol |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A calling CRM with WhatsApp, AI call summaries and optional cloud telephony | A calling CRM: leads, pipeline, calling queue, outcomes, follow-ups, automations and reports |
| How calls are made | From the agent’s own SIM, or virtual numbers and a softphone as paid options | From each agent’s own SIM; logged automatically on Android |
| iPhone | iPhone app in the App Store; its FAQ lists limits on call tracking and recording there | Coming to the App Store; on iPhone it tracks calls started from the app |
| Call recording | Uploaded to Runo’s cloud from supported Android phones; kept 1 to 12 months depending on plan | The phone dialer’s own recordings on Android, matched to the lead call |
| Lead sources | IndiaMART, JustDial, Facebook lead ads, MagicBricks, 99acres, Google Sheets, API and webhooks | Google Ads lead forms, IndiaMART, JustDial, website forms and webhooks, CSV import and an API; Facebook and Instagram lead ads are waiting on Meta’s app review |
| WhatsApp Business API campaigns | Message templates open in the agent’s own WhatsApp; no WhatsApp Business API sending | |
| Dialling | Auto dialer that dials the next contact | Auto-dial next lead, one call at a time |
| Pricing model | Per user, billed yearly, half-yearly or quarterly | Per seat a month, monthly or yearly |
| Free trial | 10 days, no card | 14 days, no card, up to 3 callers |
| Minimum | 3 users | 1 seat |
| Markets and currencies | Sold worldwide; prices in INR, USD or GBP | 33 languages; prices in INR or USD |
Where Runo is stronger
- Cloud telephony, virtual numbers and a softphone as options, alongside SIM calling.
- AI call summaries and sentiment, priced per minute.
- Checks against India’s Do Not Call registry.
- Connections to Zoho, HubSpot, Freshsales, LeadSquared and Salesforce.
- An iPhone app already in the App Store, and Facebook lead ads connected today.
Where LumaKol is different
- Monthly billing from a single seat.
- Recordings from the phone’s own dialer are matched to the lead call and kept in your LumaKol workspace, playable by the roles you allow.
- Calling hours, attempt limits and a no-contact block on every plan.
- Google Ads lead forms connect directly.
- 33 languages and a time zone per person.
Prices compared
Runo, as listed on its website
In India, SIM plans from ₹199 to ₹799 per user a month billed yearly, or ₹699 to ₹1,299 with AI; virtual-number and cloud plans cost more. In the US, SIM plans from $10 a user billed yearly.
LumaKol, per seat a month
- Starter₹399 · $9
- Growth₹899 · $19
- Business₹1,299 · $29
Monthly prices; paying yearly costs about 20% less. Every plan starts at one seat, with a 14-day free trial and no card.
See all plans and pricesWhich one fits you
Choose Runo if
You want SIM calling and cloud telephony in one product, AI summaries of every call, or DND registry checks built in.
Choose LumaKol if
You want to start with one or two seats on a monthly plan, or connect Google Ads lead forms directly.
Moving to LumaKol
- 1
Export your leads
Download your leads and contacts from your current tool as a CSV or Excel file.
- 2
Import them
Upload the file in LumaKol and map the columns once. Duplicates are matched by phone number, and you can split the leads across your callers.
- 3
Reconnect your lead sources
Connect Google Ads, IndiaMART, JustDial or your website under Setup → Lead sources, so new enquiries arrive in LumaKol.
- 4
Set up the phones
Each caller installs the Android app and picks the work SIM. Calls are logged from that moment on.
Questions
Is LumaKol cheaper than Runo?+
Not always. Runo’s lowest SIM plan in India is listed at ₹199 a user a month billed yearly, with at least 3 users. LumaKol starts at one seat, billed monthly or yearly; compare the plans you would actually need, including which lead sources each one includes.
Does LumaKol check the DND registry like Runo?+
No. LumaKol does not check numbers against India’s DND registry, so screen bought or cold lists before you import them. It does block anyone who asked your team not to call.
Can I move my leads from Runo?+
Yes. Export them as a CSV or Excel file and import it into LumaKol, mapping the columns once. Duplicates are matched by phone number.
Sources
Checked on 18 October 2026. Runo is a trademark of its owner; LumaKol is not affiliated with it.
Everything we say about another product comes from its own website or app store listing, with the links at the bottom of each page and the date we checked. Prices and features change, so check their site before you decide. If something is out of date, write to support@lumakol.com and we will correct it.
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