Side by side
Agent Voice Response vs CallFire IVR
Both stand on ivr software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hosted
AVR offers a free, configurable voice-agent layer for Asterisk, including a local deployment option. Account for the Docker and dialplan setup, and note that call recording is unavailable.
Visit Agent Voice Response Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
CallFire IVR combines call routing, response collection, and reporting for several voice-response uses. Check its touch-tone-only input and credit and allowance limits against your calling needs.
Visit CallFire IVRThe facts
| Agent Voice Response | CallFire IVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Self-hosted | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Lite: $99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | agentvoiceresponse.com | callfire.com |
| On ivr software | #2 of 22 | #1 of 22 |
Agent Voice Response: what it does well
- Free for personal and commercial use.
- Supports caller interruptions while the agent speaks.
- Can run locally with listed recognition, reasoning, and speech engines.
- Docker microservices can scale horizontally.
What to know first
- Requires Docker images and provider configuration.
- Setup requires an Asterisk dialplan extension.
- Call recording is not supported.
CallFire IVR: what it does well
- Visual flow builder and XML editor
- Routes callers to lines or answering services
- Records calls and tracks responses
- Unlimited extensions can route to forwarding numbers
- Web and API platforms
What to know first
- No free plan
- Voice recognition is not offered
- Calls and texts stop at zero credits
- Monthly allowances expire at each cycle's end
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