Chorus Call Recording Alternative
After ZoomInfo acquired Chorus, standalone call recording disappeared behind a $25,000+/year paywall. Coldread gives you AI-powered call recording, transcription, and analysis from $29/mo.
Chorus was absorbed into ZoomInfo in 2021. Its call recording features are no longer available as a separate product — you need the full ZoomInfo suite.
ZoomInfo starts at $25,000+/year with annual contracts and minimum seat counts. Most small teams can't justify this for call recording alone.
Purpose-built tools like Coldread offer the same call recording and analysis features at a fraction of the cost, with faster setup and no contracts.
| Feature | Coldread | Chorus (ZoomInfo) |
|---|---|---|
| Call recording | Via ZoomInfo only | |
| AI transcription | Via ZoomInfo only | |
| Speaker diarization | ||
| Standalone product | ||
| Phone call support (VoIP) | Limited | |
| Custom compliance checks | Enterprise only | |
| AI call analysis | Via ZoomInfo only | |
| Contact intelligence | Via ZoomInfo only | |
| Self-serve setup | ||
| GDPR compliant | ||
| Starting price | $29/mo | $25,000+/yr (ZoomInfo bundle) |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | Demo only |
Link your Aircall or Ringover account via webhook in under 5 minutes.
Your VoIP system records calls as normal. Recordings are sent to Coldread automatically.
ElevenLabs Scribe transcribes with 95%+ accuracy and speaker diarization in under 60 seconds.
Gemini extracts stages, tags, compliance flags, sentiment, and builds contact intelligence profiles.
Replace Chorus call recording with AI-powered call intelligence. Connect your VoIP system and start analysing calls in 5 minutes.
Plans from $29/mo · No annual contract · Cancel anytime
How the top call recording and intelligence tools compare for teams that used Chorus.
| Tool | Recording | AI Analysis | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldread | VoIP integration (Aircall, Ringover) | Stages, tags, compliance, contact intelligence | From $29/mo | Small sales teams wanting Chorus-level insights at SMB pricing |
| Gong | Web conferencing + some VoIP | Deal intelligence, coaching, forecasting | $1,200+/user/year | Large enterprise sales orgs with big budgets |
| Fireflies.ai | Meeting bots (Zoom, Teams, Meet) | Topic detection, action items, sentiment | From $10/user/mo | Meeting-heavy teams wanting transcription (not phone calls) |
| Otter.ai | Meeting bots + mobile app | Basic summaries, action items | Free tier + $8.33/user/mo | Individuals wanting general meeting notes |
See detailed comparisons: Coldread vs Gong · Coldread vs Fireflies · Coldread vs Otter
Chorus no longer exists as a standalone product. After ZoomInfo acquired Chorus in 2021, its call recording and conversation intelligence features were absorbed into the ZoomInfo platform. You now need a full ZoomInfo subscription ($25,000+/year) to access what was formerly Chorus call recording.
For phone call recording and analysis, Coldread is the closest alternative to what Chorus offered — AI transcription, call analysis, compliance checks, and contact intelligence. Starting at $29/mo with no annual contract, it's purpose-built for phone-first sales teams using Aircall or Ringover.
Coldread works with your existing VoIP phone system (Aircall or Ringover) to capture call recordings via webhook. When a call ends, the recording is automatically transcribed and analysed by AI within 60 seconds. No additional recording software needed.
Coldread uses ElevenLabs Scribe for 95%+ accurate transcription with full speaker diarization (who said what). Chorus used similar AI transcription technology. Both produce high-quality transcripts — the difference is Coldread costs $29/mo instead of being bundled in a $25,000+/year enterprise suite.
Yes. Coldread is fully GDPR compliant with data encryption at rest and in transit, EU-compatible data processing, and consent management features. You can configure custom compliance checks in plain English to flag calls missing required disclosures.
Coldread doesn't currently offer a bulk import tool for historical recordings. However, all new calls through your Aircall or Ringover system are automatically captured from the moment you connect. Most teams find they're up and running within 5 minutes of signup.
Define compliance rules in plain English. Coldread flags calls missing required disclosures, consent statements, or regulatory language.
AI profiles that grow with every call. Ask natural language questions about any contact and get answers with citations from call history.
Define your own pipeline stages, call types, and tags in plain English. No rigid templates — Coldread adapts to how your team actually works.
Works with Aircall and Ringover. Built for recruitment, insurance, real estate, and automotive teams.
Free 14-day trial. No credit card, no sales calls, no annual commitment.