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A PhoneBurner alternative for small B2B teams
Cue is a free, research-first alternative to PhoneBurner for small B2B teams of one or two sellers. PhoneBurner is an established single-line power dialer and CRM with published plans from $140 per user per month, billed annually. Cue gives you a daily researched queue, a reason to call, and a human-placed dialer, and it is Free to start. Start free.
PhoneBurner is a strong product for teams that want a dedicated dialer with workflow automation and minutes included in the seat. Cue is for people who want who to call today first, without a per-seat bill.
Price, as published
| Topic | Cue | PhoneBurner |
|---|---|---|
| Software price | Free for teams of one or two sellers | Standard $140, Professional $165, and Premium $183 per user per month, billed annually |
| Billing term shown | Free | Annual rates on the official pricing page |
| What you are buying | A researched daily call queue and a single-line, human-placed dialer | A power dialer and CRM, with unlimited calling listed on Standard, and more team features on higher plans |
Source: PhoneBurner pricing, checked 15 November 2026. Month-to-month PhoneBurner prices were not shown on that page, so they are not listed here.
What stays similar
Both are single-line power dialers. A person is on the call. That is a different design from a parallel dialer, and it is also different from an AI caller that places or runs the conversation.
PhoneBurner's pricing page lists power dialing, workflow automation, call analytics, a CRM, and integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, Zoom, Zapier, and an open API. Professional adds softphone dialing, noise cancellation, and live monitoring. Premium adds custom inbound routing and SMS (carrier approval required).
Where Cue is the better fit
- You are a solo founder or a two-person team and you want the software to be Free.
- You want the product to be a researched queue with cues, not only a faster way through a list you already built.
- You do not want to move into a vendor CRM to start calling.
- You want to work the queue from Claude. Calling from your own cell is Coming soon.
Voicemail drop, sending email from your own inbox, and CRM sync are Coming soon in Cue. PhoneBurner already lists 1-click voicemails and CRM tools on its plans. If those are must-haves on day one, factor that in honestly.
Related pages
See also JustCall, Aircall, CloudTalk, Kixie, and the small-team comparison.
Start free
Start free. Cue is Free for teams of one or two sellers. Teams of three or more can talk to us.
FAQ
Is Cue a PhoneBurner alternative?
Yes, if you want a single-line, human-placed B2B power dialer with a researched daily queue. PhoneBurner is a mature standalone dialer and CRM. Cue is Free for teams of one or two sellers and is built around who to call today, not around a paid seat.
How much does PhoneBurner cost?
PhoneBurner's official pricing page lists Standard at $140, Professional at $165, and Premium at $183 per user per month, billed annually. Checked 15 November 2026 at https://www.phoneburner.com/pricing.
How much does Cue cost?
Cue is Free for teams of one or two sellers. Teams of three or more can talk to us.
Does PhoneBurner include unlimited calling?
PhoneBurner's Standard plan lists unlimited calling as a feature on the official pricing page. Cue's public price word is Free for small teams. This page does not invent a Cue minute rate or a Cue paid plan.
Do I need a CRM to use Cue instead of PhoneBurner?
No. Cue does not require a CRM. The queue is the product. PhoneBurner includes CRM features and also integrates with tools such as Salesforce and HubSpot. CRM sync in Cue is Coming soon.
Does Cue have voicemail drop like PhoneBurner?
Voicemail drop in Cue is Coming soon. It should not be treated as a live feature yet.
Is Cue only for B2B?
Yes. Cue is built for business-to-business calling only.
Free for teams of 1 to 2 sellers.
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