Kixie vs PhoneBurner
Short version: Kixie is the better fit for SMB outbound teams that want a fast dialer wired to their CRM, while PhoneBurner is built for outbound and inside-sales teams focused on power dialing.
Kixie
Sales dialer + SMS with CRM auto-logging
$35/mo
From ~$35/seat/mo; power dialer and SMS automation
PhoneBurner
Power dialer with no awkward pause
$140/mo
From ~$140/seat/mo; power dialing with delay-free connect
At a glance
| Spec | Kixie | PhoneBurner |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $35/mo | $140/mo |
| Budget tier | Mid-range | Premium |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | Phone System & Dialers | Phone System & Dialers |
| Integrations | 30+ | 20+ |
| Founded | 2013 | 2008 |
Feature comparison
Kixie offers 8 of 11 tracked phone system & dialers features; PhoneBurner offers 8.
| Feature | Kixie | PhoneBurner |
|---|---|---|
| Power / auto dialer | ||
| Parallel dialing | ||
| Local presence numbers | ||
| Call recording | ||
| Voicemail drop | ||
| IVR & call routing | ||
| SMS / texting | ||
| CRM integration | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Kixie
Pros
- Power dialer with local presence
- Automatic CRM call/SMS logging
- Quick to set up and adopt
Cons
- Per-seat pricing adds up
- Best value within HubSpot/Pipedrive
- Not a parallel dialer
PhoneBurner
Pros
- Delay-free connect (no answer pause)
- Voicemail drop and email follow-up
- Simple, reliable power dialing
Cons
- Higher per-seat price
- Power dialer only (no parallel)
- Fewer modern AI features
Which should you choose?
Choose Kixie if…
- you want power dialer with local presence
- you want automatic CRM call/SMS logging
- you want quick to set up and adopt
Choose PhoneBurner if…
- you want delay-free connect (no answer pause)
- you want voicemail drop and email follow-up
- you want simple, reliable power dialing
The verdict
Both are solid phone system & dialers tools. The best choice comes down to fit: Kixie for SMB outbound teams that want a fast dialer wired to their CRM, and PhoneBurner for outbound and inside-sales teams focused on power dialing.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Kixie or PhoneBurner cheaper?
Kixie is the more affordable option ($35/mo versus $140/mo). The lower sticker price isn't always the better value, though, weigh the tier your team will actually land on and any add-ons.
Which is better, Kixie or PhoneBurner?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Kixie is the stronger pick for SMB outbound teams that want a fast dialer wired to their CRM, while PhoneBurner suits outbound and inside-sales teams focused on power dialing.
What's the main difference between Kixie and PhoneBurner?
Kixie is beginner-friendly and mid-range, while PhoneBurner is beginner-friendly and premium. On tracked phone system & dialers features, Kixie covers 8 and PhoneBurner covers 8.