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When to Adopt Aircall: Resell the Base Phone System, Not the AI Add-Ons

Should my agency resell Aircall to clients as a standalone phone system or bundle it with AI features for higher margins? Resell Aircall as a standalone phone system first, then upsell AI Assist and AI Voice Agents only after the base system is stable.

By InnovaAI ResearchPublished

“Should my agency resell Aircall to clients as a standalone phone system or bundle it with AI features for higher margins?”

Resell Aircall as a standalone phone system first, then upsell AI Assist and AI Voice Agents only after the base system is stable.

Common Mistake

Agencies often try to sell the full AI bundle upfront, but Aircall's AI features are not a white-label solution and require separate onboarding and billing management. This overcomplicates the sale and delays time-to-value for the client.

Why This Works

Aircall's Essentials plan at $30 per license per month covers unlimited calls in the US and Canada, IVR, call recording, and SMS, making it a low-cost entry point for SMB clients. The Professional plan at $50 per license adds advanced features, but the AI add-ons (AI Assist and AI Voice Agents) require careful configuration and pilot testing, as noted in the business blueprint. Agencies should secure the base retainer first, then layer AI features once the client sees value from the core system.

Apply When
  • •Client has 3 or more team members needing a phone system
  • •Client currently pays for a legacy phone system and wants to move to the cloud
  • •Client uses Salesforce, HubSpot, or Zendesk and needs call data synced
  • •Client requires IVR, call recording, and SMS/MMS capabilities
  • •Client has after-hours call volume that could be handled by an AI agent
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