CloudTalk alternative: why teams choose LumaKol
LumaKol runs calls over your team’s own SIMs, with no per-minute charges or calling bundles, and logs each one to a built-in calling CRM. CloudTalk is a cloud VoIP phone system: numbers in 160+ countries, IVR and dialers, connected to the CRM you already use.
Checked on 31 October 2026. LumaKol is our product. CloudTalk is a trademark of its owner; LumaKol is not affiliated with it. Sources
- Number the customer sees
- The agent’s own mobile number, which customers recognise and can call backA CloudTalk number
- Call charges
- None from LumaKolCalling bundles by plan, such as unlimited US and Canada calls or 500 minutes a user a month to the EU and UK, under a fair-usage policy
- Pricing model
- Per seat a month, with no per-minute or setup chargesPer user a month
- Minimum
- 1 seat1 licence on Starter and Essential, 3 on Expert
LumaKol is the better choice for teams that call from their mobiles and want the CRM in the same app. Calls use the SIM and number each agent already has, with no per-minute charges, and on Android every work call logs itself to the lead with the phone’s own recording matched to it. Auto-dial, the Power Dialer and follow-ups are included on every plan. CloudTalk may fit teams that need local numbers in many countries, IVR and call queues, or a parallel dialer over the internet.
Choose LumaKol if
Your team calls leads and customers from their own phones, and you want each call logged to a built-in CRM with its outcome and next follow-up, no per-minute bill, and seats from one user a month.
Choose CloudTalk if
You need local numbers in many countries, IVR and call queues for inbound calls, or a parallel dialer that rings several numbers at once over the internet.
At a glance
Every CloudTalk fact comes from its own website or app-store page, linked in the sources at the end.
- Number the customer sees
- LumaKol
- The agent’s own mobile number, which customers recognise and can call back
- CloudTalk
- A CloudTalk numberLocal numbers in 160+ countries, plus toll-free numbers
- Call charges
- LumaKol
- None from LumaKolCalls go over each SIM’s own mobile plan
- CloudTalk
- Calling bundles by plan, such as unlimited US and Canada calls or 500 minutes a user a month to the EU and UK, under a fair-usage policy
- What each agent needs
- LumaKol
- Just an Android phone or iPhone with the work SIMNo headset, softphone or internet calling
- CloudTalk
- The CloudTalk app on desktop, iOS or Android, over the internetUp to 100 kbps per call, about 1 Mbps per person, and a wired connection where possible
- What it is
- LumaKol
- A complete calling CRMLeads, calling queue, outcomes, follow-ups, automations, quotes and live reports
- CloudTalk
- An AI business phone system for sales and supportVoIP numbers, IVR, dialers, SMS and WhatsApp, connected to your CRM
- Lead sources
- LumaKol
- Google Ads, IndiaMART, JustDial, TradeIndia, 99acres, MagicBricks and Housing.com lead emails, form tools, Razorpay, Shopify, Pabbly Connect, Make, webhooks, Google Sheets sync, two-way HubSpot, Pipedrive and Zoho CRM sync, CSV import and an open API
- CloudTalk
- Leads live in your CRM100+ built-in integrations
- Minimum
- LumaKol
- 1 seat
- CloudTalk
- 1 licence on Starter and Essential, 3 on Expert
- Pricing model
- LumaKol
- Per seat a month, with no per-minute or setup chargesCalls use the SIM’s own plan
- CloudTalk
- Per user a month€25, €29 or €49 billed yearly, or €34, €39 or €69 billed monthly
- Free trial
- LumaKol
- 14 days free, no card, up to 3 callers
- CloudTalk
- 14 days free, no credit card
- WhatsApp
- LumaKol
- Ready templates open in the agent’s own WhatsApp and are logged on the leadDrip sequences add WhatsApp steps
- CloudTalk
- WhatsApp messages in and out on every plan
- Call recording
- LumaKol
- The phone dialer’s own recordings, matched to the call and saved to your Google Drive
- CloudTalk
- Call recording on every plan
- Dialling
- LumaKol
- Auto-dials the next best lead from a scored queue, one call at a timePower Dialer calls a whole list in one session and stops when the list is done
- CloudTalk
- Preview and power dialer on Expert, or €15 a user a month on other plansParallel dialer (up to 10 lines) at €39 a user a month
- iPhone
- LumaKol
- iPhone app with the same leads, calling queue, outcomes and follow-ups as the Android appCalls started from it are logged with an approximate duration
- CloudTalk
- iOS and Android apps, plus a desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Numbers in other countries
- LumaKol
- Not offered; LumaKol focuses on SIM calling, so each agent calls from their own mobile number
- CloudTalk
- Local numbers in 160+ countries
- Inbound calls
- LumaKol
- Customers call the agent directly on a number they knowOn Android, incoming and missed calls are logged on the lead
- CloudTalk
- IVR, routing, ring groups, call queues and queue callback on every plan
Where LumaKol stands out against CloudTalk
Everything below works in LumaKol today.
What you get with LumaKol
- Customers see the agent’s own mobile number, one they already know and can call back, and there are no business numbers to buy.
- No per-minute charges from LumaKol and no calling rate cards: calls go over each SIM’s own mobile plan.
- On Android, every work-SIM call with a lead logs itself with its exact duration, including calls from the phone’s own dialer, and the phone’s own recording is matched to the call where the phone records calls.
- A calling CRM built in: leads, a scored calling queue, outcomes, follow-ups, automations and live reports, with no separate CRM to connect.
- Leads arrive from 18+ lead sources, Google Sheets sync and two-way HubSpot, Pipedrive and Zoho CRM sync, straight into the calling queue.
- From one seat on every plan, billed monthly or yearly, and up to 3 managers who don’t call are free; CloudTalk’s Expert plan, which includes its power dialer, needs 3 licences.
Why teams choose LumaKol
Everything below works in LumaKol today, on the web and in the app.
Calls log themselves
On Android, every call on the agent’s own SIM is saved to the lead with its exact duration, outcome and next follow-up, including calls from the phone’s own dialer, and dialer recordings are matched to the call on the phone. On iPhone, calls started from LumaKol are saved with an approximate duration measured by the app.
Personal calls stay private
Only the work SIM you choose is read. Calls with people who are not leads stay on the phone.
Leads from 18+ lead sources
Google Ads, IndiaMART, JustDial, TradeIndia, property-portal emails, form tools, Razorpay, Shopify, Pabbly Connect, Make and Google Sheets feed one calling queue, and HubSpot, Pipedrive and Zoho CRM sync both ways.
Follow-ups that run themselves
Round-robin routing, automation rules, lead scoring and drip email sequences sent from your own mailbox.
The whole team on one screen
Live board, attendance, field visits, coaching, Power Dialer calling sessions, quotes and reports by source and agent, plus an open API and webhooks.
From ₹399$9 a seat
Billed monthly from a single seat, with a 14-day free trial and no card needed.
Prices compared
LumaKol
14-day free trial- Starter₹399$9per calling seat / month
- Growth₹899$19per calling seat / month
- Business₹1,299$29per calling seat / month
Billed monthly; about 20% less yearly. Calls use each SIM’s own plan, with no per-minute or setup charges.
See every plan and limitCloudTalk, as listed on its site
| Starter | €25 (€34 monthly) |
|---|---|
| Essential | €29 (€39 monthly) |
| Expert (3+ licences) | €49 (€69 monthly) |
| Power Dialer add-on | €15 |
Per user a month, billed yearly, with the monthly price in brackets; yearly billing comes with a 12-month commitment. The Power Dialer is included on Expert.
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, TradeIndia, portal lead emails, form tools or your website under Integrations → Lead sources, so new enquiries arrive in LumaKol. A Google Sheet syncs under Integrations → Google Sheets, and HubSpot, Pipedrive or Zoho CRM under Integrations → CRM sync.
- 4
Set up the phones
Each caller installs the LumaKol app and picks the work SIM. Calls are logged from that moment on.
Questions
What teams ask when they weigh LumaKol against CloudTalk.
Is there a CloudTalk alternative that uses your own SIM?
Yes, LumaKol. Each agent calls from the SIM and number already in their phone, and the LumaKol app logs the call to the lead: every work-SIM call on Android, with its exact duration, and calls started from LumaKol on iPhone, with an approximate duration. CloudTalk calls run over the internet from a CloudTalk number.
Is LumaKol cheaper than CloudTalk?
Usually, yes. LumaKol is priced per calling seat, with no per-minute charges or calling bundles, and auto-dial and the Power Dialer are included on every plan. CloudTalk lists €25 to €49 per user a month billed yearly (€34 to €69 monthly), with its power dialer included on Expert or as a €15 add-on. Compare both price lists above with your team’s size.
Does LumaKol have numbers in other countries, like CloudTalk?
No. LumaKol focuses on SIM calling: each agent calls from their own mobile number, so a team in London calls on UK SIMs and a team in Texas on US SIMs. If you need local numbers in many countries from one account, a cloud phone system such as CloudTalk fits that better.
Can I use LumaKol with CloudTalk?
Some teams keep a cloud line for inbound support and use LumaKol for outbound and follow-up calls from mobiles. LumaKol logs calls made on the work SIM; calls placed through CloudTalk over the internet stay in CloudTalk and the CRM it connects to. LumaKol does not connect to CloudTalk directly.
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Sources and method
Checked on 31 October 2026. LumaKol is our product. CloudTalk is a trademark of its owner; LumaKol is not affiliated with it.
- cloudtalk.io/pricing/
- cloudtalk.io/
- cloudtalk.io/voip/
- help.cloudtalk.io/en/articles/2144647-system-network-requirements
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