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02.07.2026

Top 6 Gong alternatives for your sales team in 2026

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Markus Jenul
Top 6 Gong alternatives for your sales team in 2026
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High-performance sales software provides reliable and up-to-date data. It should also make it easy to comply with European data protection requirements. Choosing the right system therefore depends significantly on the level of data depth required for the DACH market and the specific needs regarding GDPR compliance.

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How do I choose a Gong alternative?

In the DACH region, the decision to choose a Gong alternative depends more on regulatory and linguistic frameworks than in other markets. The following criteria will help you narrow down your selection before comparing individual providers:

  • Server location and GDPR compliance: Check where conversation data is processed and stored. A server location in Germany or within the EU significantly simplifies procurement processes, reducing the effort required during GDPR audits. Security certifications like ISO 27001 are more reliable proof than general compliance statements.
  • Consent requirements under Section 201 of the German Criminal Code (StGB): Unauthorized recording of conversations is a criminal offense in Germany. If your team wants to record customer calls, check whether the tool automates consent workflows so that no additional documentation burden is placed on your team.
  • Transcription quality for German and DACH dialects: If your team sells in Swiss German, Austrian, or heavily regional German, the recognition quality of the transcription model directly impacts data quality in your CRM. Some US software performs noticeably worse with DACH dialects than systems specifically trained on German-language conversation data.
  • CRM integration depth: If your team uses Salesforce, HubSpot, or Pipedrive, it is helpful if the tool writes structured data back to the field level after every conversation, including custom fields and custom objects.
  • Support for qualification frameworks (MEDDIC, BANT, SPICED): If your team uses a structured sales framework, check whether the tool automatically recognizes this framework during the conversation, identifies qualification gaps, and transfers the results directly into the appropriate CRM fields.
  • Deal intelligence and forecasting: If you need reliable pipeline forecasts, look for whether the tool derives deal health scores from actual interaction signals, such as decision-maker involvement, call frequency, or the content of recent calls.
ℹ️ Note

The following information on features, pricing and services comes from publicly available sources of the respective providers (as of June 2026) and is intended for orientation only. Although we place great value on careful research, we cannot guarantee that the information is up to date, complete or correct, as providers may make changes at any time.

This article presents Kickscale as part of a market overview. It is based on editorial work and is not an independent test report, but a comparative presentation with some promotional elements.

All brands mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for comparison purposes only. There is no business relationship between Kickscale and the providers listed.

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6 Gong alternatives at a glance

#1 Kickscale

Kickscale

Kickscale is a Gong alternative and a revenue intelligence platform from Vienna, built for B2B sales teams in the DACH market. The tool records sales conversations, transcribes them automatically and derives structured coaching, deal assessments and pipeline forecasts from them. The foundation is real conversation data and content.

  • Conversation recording and transcription: Kickscale captures online meetings via Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet, VoIP calls and field sales conversations via the mobile app. The transcription models were trained on German, Swiss and Austrian conversation data, so regional dialects are also recognized with high accuracy.
  • Automatic field-level CRM sync: After every conversation, Kickscale writes structured data directly back into Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive or Zoho, including custom fields and custom objects.
  • Sales framework support: Kickscale's AI model recognizes qualification frameworks directly in the conversation, identifies missing information and automatically transfers the results into the corresponding CRM fields. Coaching is therefore based on what was actually said in the conversation.
  • Deal intelligence and forecasting: Deal health scores are calculated from over 1,000 data points per conversation, including decision-maker involvement, conversation frequency and competitor mentions. The revenue intelligence dashboard shows which deals need attention before they are lost.
  • GDPR compliance and Section 201 StGB: All data is processed exclusively on servers in Germany and the EU. Kickscale is ISO 27001 certified, provides automated consent workflows for the consent requirement under Section 201 of the German Criminal Code (StGB) and does not use customer data to train its own AI models.
  • App for field sales: With the iOS and Android app, in-person customer meetings can also be recorded and analyzed, so field sales and inside sales work from the same data foundation.
Kickscale dashboard
Kickscale pricing (as of June 2026)

Assistant & Coach: €49 per user/month, no seat minimum – conversation recording, AI coaching and CRM integration.

Revenue Intelligence: €89 per user/month (from 10 seats) – additionally forecasting, deal intelligence and pipeline visibility.

Enterprise: Price on request (from 30 seats) – custom AI agents, custom integrations and a dedicated customer success manager.

You can try 50 meetings for free – no credit card, no sales interaction.

#2 Bliro

Bliro is an AI sales assistant from Munich that transcribes customer conversations in real time without creating an audio or video file. Since no recording is created, using this Gong alternative is GDPR-compliant without requiring active consent from the conversation partners.

  • Real-time transcription without audio recording: Bliro processes conversations via the computer's system audio driver directly in the working memory, without saving audio or video. This applies equally to online meetings (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet), phone calls, and in-person meetings.
  • No visible bot in the meeting: Bliro does not appear as a meeting participant and is not visibly active to conversation partners, ensuring that the conversation dynamic remains unchanged.
  • CRM synchronization at the field level: Conversation summaries and insights are automatically written back to Salesforce, HubSpot, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics 365, including custom fields and custom objects.
  • AI coaching from your own playbooks: Bliro analyzes conversations anonymously based on stored sales playbooks and provides coaching prompts without managers needing to listen to individual calls.
  • Mobile app for field sales: In-person appointments can be transcribed via iPhone and iPad. According to public user reviews, an Android app is currently not available.
  • Data storage: All transcripts are stored and processed in Germany (AWS Frankfurt). The software is ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified.

Bliro pricing (as of June 2026):

Bliro does not publish list prices on its website. There are three pricing tiers (Standard, For Customer Teams, Enterprise), which are available upon request. A product demo can be booked.

#3 Demodesk

Demodesk is an AI sales platform from Munich that records, transcribes, and automatically evaluates sales conversations. The tool works with four AI agents: an AI Assistant for notes, summaries, and follow-ups; an AI Coach for framework-based conversation scoring; an AI Analyst for pipeline insights; and an AI CRM Concierge for autonomous CRM maintenance. Custom agents can be created via a no-code builder.

  • Transcription in 98 languages: The AI Assistant records conversations via Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and VoIP, transcribes them in 98 languages according to the provider, and creates summaries as well as ready-to-send follow-up emails after the call.
  • Framework scoring: Every conversation is automatically evaluated against MEDDIC, BANT, Challenger, SPIN, SPICED, or custom scorecards. According to the provider, feedback is available seconds after the conversation.
  • AI CRM Concierge: Salesforce, HubSpot, and Pipedrive are autonomously updated after every conversation; the provider claims a field accuracy of 99%. Viewer seats for managers, RevOps, and Customer Success are free of charge.
  • AI Crew (No-Code Agent Builder): Over 30 pre-built agents are available in the marketplace; every plan includes 1,000 agent runs per month.
  • App for field sales: In-person appointments and phone calls can be captured and evaluated via the mobile app.
  • EU hosting and ISO 27001:2022: Data processing on Azure servers in Frankfurt. According to the provider, customer data is not used to train their own AI models; automated consent flows for compliance requirements are integrated.

Demodesk pricing (as of June 2026):

Demodesk costs 49 euros per user per month (billed annually) or 59 euros monthly, with no seat minimum in the Coaching & AI package. Agent runs exceeding 1,000 per month are billed based on usage. A free trial is available.

#4 tl;dv

tl;dv is an AI meeting note-taker from Aachen that records, transcribes, and summarizes conversations via Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams. The focus is on meeting documentation and coaching; independent deal intelligence or forecasting functionality is not included.

  • Free basic plan with unlimited recordings: The free plan includes unlimited conversation recordings and transcripts; AI summaries are limited to 10 per month. Recordings can be shared with colleagues without limits, even without a paid account.
  • Multi-meeting AI (Business plan): The tool analyzes multiple conversations simultaneously and creates comprehensive reports on recurring topics, objections, and conversation patterns.
  • CRM integration: Conversation data is synchronized with HubSpot, Salesforce, and Pipedrive. According to available information, the integration works at the deal and company level; synchronization at the contact level is not included.
  • Coaching and scorecards (Business plan): Support for MEDDIC, BANT, and SPIN with playbook adherence tracking.
  • EU AI Act compliant: tl;dv avoids sentiment analysis, thereby meeting the requirements that the EU AI Act places on AI-supported evaluation systems. Customer data is not used to train AI models.
  • 30+ languages: Transcription and summaries in over 30 languages, including German.
  • DACH region: By default, data processing may take place on US servers. An EU hosting option is available but must be actively configured. For companies with GDPR audit requirements, it is recommended to obtain written confirmation of the server location before use.

tl;dv pricing (as of June 2026):

tl;dv offers a free version. The Pro plan costs €18 per user/month (billed annually) and includes CRM integration and custom prompts. The Business plan costs €29 per user/month (billed annually) and adds sales coaching, scorecards, team analytics, and SSO. Enterprise pricing is available upon request. At the time of writing, these annual prices were discounted by 40%.

#5 Modjo

Modjo is a European revenue intelligence platform based in Paris. However, there is no publicly available information regarding a dedicated market presence in the DACH region or German-speaking reference customers.

  • Conversation capture across all channels: Calls, video meetings, and emails are captured and analyzed. Supported platforms include MS Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and VoIP providers such as Aircall, Ringover, and Diabolocom.
  • AI CRM data entry for all objects and fields: After every conversation, Modjo automatically writes to any native or custom field and object in HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Microsoft Dynamics, Zoho, and Sellsy. The provider states that 90% of fields are filled automatically.
  • AI agents for preparation and follow-up: Pre-built and customizable agents assist reps with meeting preparation, deal analysis, follow-ups, and pipeline reviews.
  • Modjo Deals (pipeline analytics): Deal risks, stakeholder engagement, and next steps are derived from conversation data and presented in a pipeline overview. A standalone forecasting module is not explicitly listed in the feature set.
  • 100+ languages: Transcription and analysis in over 100 languages, including German, English, French, Dutch, and Spanish. Transcription accuracy for DACH dialects is not publicly specified.
  • EU data hosting in France: All data is stored and processed exclusively in France (AWS Paris). Modjo is SOC 2 Type II certified.

Modjo pricing (as of June 2026):

Modjo does not publish list prices on its website. A product demo can be booked.

#6 Jiminny

Jiminny is a British revenue intelligence platform specializing in sales coaching and enablement. The platform is primarily geared toward English-speaking markets; there is no publicly documented dedicated sales or support presence for the DACH market.

  • Full conversation capture: Phone, video, and email are captured; supported platforms include Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and common dialer integrations (e.g., Aircall).
  • Automated call scoring: Every conversation is evaluated against custom coaching frameworks; managers receive a structured overview of team performance and areas for development without needing to listen to individual calls in full.
  • Call libraries and onboarding playlists: Conversations can be categorized by topic and curated as learning material for new reps, reducing the time and effort required for onboarding.
  • CRM coverage: Native apps for Salesforce and HubSpot; additional support for Zoho, Pipedrive, Close, Bullhorn, and Copper.
  • Deal and pipeline insights: Competitive intelligence from conversation data, stakeholder tracking, and warning signals for stalled deals.
  • 30 languages: Transcription and summaries in 30 languages. Transcription quality for German dialects is not publicly specified.
  • Data protection: Jiminny is a British company. The exact EU server location is not publicly disclosed. The provider confirms GDPR compliance; Jiminny is SOC 2 Type II certified.

Jiminny pricing (as of June 2026):

Jiminny does not publish list prices. A product demo can be booked.

Is Kickscale the right Gong alternative for your team?

Kickscale reliably recognizes German, Swiss, and Austrian dialects and automatically writes structured data at the field level into your CRM after every conversation, so your team no longer spends time on manual CRM maintenance. With Kickscale, your sales management is based on real conversation data.

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Gong alternative – Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a notetaker and revenue intelligence software?

A notetaker creates transcripts and summaries. Revenue intelligence uses that data to derive deal health scores, pipeline forecasts, and framework-based coaching. A notetaker is sufficient for better notes; for reliable forecasts, you need revenue intelligence.

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Can I delete recordings if a customer requests it?

Yes, as the GDPR grants the right to erasure. Kickscale provides deletion workflows that allow your team to delete data upon request within days.

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Do these Gong alternatives also work for field sales?

Yes, Kickscale, Demodesk, and tl;dv have mobile apps for in-person meetings. Bliro works via iPhone/iPad (Android is on the roadmap). Modjo and Jiminny require web access but support VoIP integration.

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Are these Gong alternatives GDPR-compliant for use in Germany?

Yes, provided the server location is in the EU, a data processing agreement is in place, and you document the participant's consent. European providers with German servers (Kickscale, Bliro, Demodesk) generally have shorter approval processes than US-based providers.

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Author
Markus Jenul

Markus is the co-founder and CMO of the Vienna-based scaleup Kickscale, which develops AI-powered revenue intelligence technology for European sales teams. Before founding Kickscale, Markus started as one of the first SDRs at Bitmovin and rose to become Head of Global Digital Marketing, where he played a key role in establishing the video streaming company as a global market leader.

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