LimeCall vs Callingly
An honest comparison. See why growing sales teams choose LimeCall over Callingly for faster lead response, more channels, and better value.
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Which one is for you
The short answer, before the detail. If the right-hand column describes you, buy Callingly — we would rather say so than waste your afternoon.
Choose LimeCall if…
- →You want a lower entry price — $29 against $80 billed annually
- →You would rather be billed for connections than for minutes
- →A business number should be included in the plan
- →Your team is small enough that seat caps are not a constraint
- →You want the AI receptionist and phone system on the same invoice
Choose Callingly if…
- →You have a large team — Callingly gives unlimited users on every tier
- →Granular routing rules across many teams are the requirement
- →You need generous SMS allowances bundled in
- →Unlimited leads on every plan matters more than the monthly price
LimeCall Website Callback vs Callingly
Feature by feature
Instant lead calling and routing, sold in call minutes with unlimited users. Compared against LimeCall Website Callback, from $29/mo for 50 successful callbacks.
| Capability | LimeCall | Callingly |
|---|---|---|
| Callback widget | Included | Included |
| Typical connect time | About 28 seconds | Instant on lead capture |
| What you are billed for | Successful callbacks only | Call minutes and AI calls |
| Business number | 1 US or Canada included | Numbers available |
| Scheduled callbacks | Included | Scheduling available |
| Click-to-call | Included | Included |
| SMS follow-up | Included | SMS included in plan allowances |
| Lead routing | Basic on Starter, advanced above | Granular routing rules across teams |
| Recording & call history | Included | Included |
| Websites covered | 1 / 3 / 10 by plan | Unlimited |
| Team seats | 2 / 5 / 15 by plan | Unlimited on every plan |
What Callingly does better
Unlimited users and unlimited leads on every tier — the better shape if you have a big team on a small volume.
How the table falls
LimeCall takes 1 of 11 rows and Callingly takes 3, with 7 a draw. Prices verified 15 August 2026.
What you'd actually pay, side by side
Published prices, your volume, no spin. Move the volume and watch both bills move.
| Total cost | LimeCall | Callingly |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | — | — |
| What that includes | — | — |
| Monthly | — | — |
| Per year | — | — |
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Read this before you quote the number. Callingly sells call minutes, not connections, so its allowance is converted here at three minutes a call — the same assumption used across this site. Its prices are the annual-billing rates ($100, $250 and $750 on monthly). Unlimited users and leads on every tier is a real advantage over per-seat callback tools, LimeCall included at the Starter end.
Callingly prices read from their own pricing page on 15 August 2026. LimeCall prices are the ones on our pricing page. Vendors change prices often — check both before you decide.
What LimeCall Has That Callingly Doesn't
Four capabilities that make LimeCall the more complete platform.
SMS & WhatsApp — Callingly has neither
Callingly focuses exclusively on instant phone calls. LimeCall lets you follow up via SMS and WhatsApp from the same platform, capturing leads who don't answer their phone.
Virtual Numbers in 40+ Countries
Callingly doesn't offer virtual numbers. LimeCall lets your team present local caller IDs in over 40 countries — dramatically improving answer rates for outbound follow-up.
Call Recording for Coaching
Callingly doesn't record calls. LimeCall includes call recording on paid plans so managers can coach reps, review conversations, and maintain compliance records.
Shared Team SMS Inbox
the LimeCall shared inbox lets your entire team collaborate on SMS threads with leads. Callingly has no text messaging capability at all.
Why teams switch from Callingly to LimeCall
More communication channels
LimeCall adds SMS, WhatsApp, and virtual numbers on top of callbacks — everything in one place. Callingly focuses narrowly on instant calling.
Better pricing
LimeCall delivers more features at a lower cost. No per-seat surprises, no hidden per-minute charges.
Call recording included
Record every call for coaching and compliance. LimeCall includes call recording — Callingly does not.
Free to start
LimeCall offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Test drive the full platform before you commit.
Shared SMS inbox
Your whole team can collaborate on text conversations in a shared inbox. Callingly has no equivalent.
Simple widget setup
Add the LimeCall widget to any website in under 5 minutes. No developer, no complex configuration.
Migration Tip: Switch in Under an Hour
Callingly connects to leads via CRM webhooks. LimeCall supports the same webhook triggers — so you can point your existing CRM events at LimeCall without any workflow rebuild. Sign up free, replace the webhook URL, and you're live.
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