No per-seat license fees, no annual contract, no "call sales for pricing" — just wallet-based billing you can model in a spreadsheet before you sign up.
A practical comparison for teams of 1–100 agents. We made this because everyone else's comparison pages hide their own numbers.
| Feature | QADial | Five9 | RingCentral CC | VICIdial (self-host) | Dialpad CC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly per-agent cost | $0 (flat $39 up to 20 agents) | $149–$229 | $65–$155 | $0 (self-hosted) | $80–$170 |
| Annual contract required | No | Usually yes | Usually yes | No | Usually yes |
| Pay per minute | Yes — only for what you dial | Bundled / overage | Bundled / overage | You pay your own SIP carrier | Bundled / overage |
| Time to first call | Same day after payment | 2–6 weeks | 1–4 weeks | Days to weeks of config | 1–3 weeks |
| Predictive dialer | Included | Included | Add-on | Included (DIY) | Add-on |
| Answering-machine detection | Included | Included | Add-on | Included (DIY) | Add-on |
| Call recording + transcripts | Included | Included | Included | Recording yes, transcripts DIY | Included |
| Built-in DNC list | Yes | Yes | Yes | DIY | Yes |
| Bring your own numbers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Server / infra to manage | None — we host it | None | None | You manage everything | None |
| Example bill — 5 agents, 10k US outbound mins | $39 + $29 + $200 = $268 | ~$1,000+ | ~$600+ | Carrier cost + your time | ~$600+ |
Pricing compiled from each vendor's public pages as of April 2026. Features and prices change — confirm with the vendor before deciding. QADial pricing: $39/mo platform (up to 20 agents) + $29/mo per phone number + per-minute calls; first $100 deposit credits your wallet.
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