Last updated: November 5, 2026
Short answer
Kliqwise is the best pick for technology vendors that want phone programmes tied to sales-ready outcomes, BANT leads from $30 per lead, intent leads from $40 per lead, and appointment setting from $800 per meeting, with AISHA supplying intent and behavioral context on top of the calling work. A free 50-lead pilot lets you judge call quality before a longer commitment.
For a large multichannel agency that publishes appointment package floors, look at Belkins. For high-volume multichannel pods with a global call centre footprint, look at Callbox. For enterprise tech SDR programmes with US and EMEA desks, look at memoryBlue. For a US phone-led pod with published per-rep pricing, look at SalesRoads.
Does B2B telemarketing still work in 2026 vs cold email?
Yes, when the call has a reason to exist. Buyers who ignore a third cold email often still take a short, relevant call about a problem they already researched. The programmes that hold up in 2026 share three traits:
- The list is tight. Calling a verified ICP beats dialling a bought file.
- The opener references a real signal. Recent content engagement, a hiring spike, a category research surge, or a form fill beats a generic pitch.
- Email and phone run as one sequence. A call that follows an opened email, or an email that follows a voicemail, converts better than either channel alone.
Cold email still wins for cheap coverage across a large TAM. Telemarketing wins when you need a live qualification (Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline) or a held meeting. Most tech vendors on this list run both.
Comparison table
| # | Company | Best for | Pricing model (public) | HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kliqwise | Tech vendors wanting phone-qualified BANT / intent leads and meetings, with intent + behavioral context | BANT from $30/lead; intent from $40/lead; appointment from $800/meeting; syndication from $15/lead; free 50-lead pilot | Bengaluru (serves clients worldwide) |
| 2 | Belkins | Multichannel outbound where calling sits with email and LinkedIn | Appointment packages from $5,000/month; pay-per-appointment from $750/meeting (Belkins’ own site) | Dover, Delaware, US |
| 3 | Callbox | Multichannel pods with voice as a primary channel across regions | Not published | Encino, California, US |
| 4 | memoryBlue | Enterprise and public-sector tech SDR / ADR calling programmes | Not published | Tysons, Virginia, US |
| 5 | SalesRoads | Phone-led US SDR outsourcing with published per-rep rates | From $11,950 per 4-week engagement for one SDR (salesroads.com/pricing) | Boca Raton, Florida, US |
| 6 | Martal Group | Senior sales executives combining calls with email and LinkedIn | Flat monthly fee after a three-month pilot; rate quoted on request | Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| 7 | CIENCE | Managed SDR calling plus email on published monthly fees | Campaign team $2,000/mo + graph8 $499/mo + SDR from $1,750–$3,500/mo (cience.com/pricing) | Miami, Florida, US |
| 8 | SalesHive | Flat-fee US or Philippines cold calling for appointment programmes | Managed cold calling from $7,000/mo (US) or $4,500/mo (Philippines); no per-meeting pricing | Denver, Colorado, US (remote-first) |
| 9 | Marketopia | MSP and IT-channel vendors that need tele / BDR into the channel | Not published | Pinellas Park, Florida, US |
| 10 | Abstrakt Marketing Group | Mid-market B2B phone appointment setting | Not published | St. Louis, Missouri, US |
How we evaluated
We looked at five things, using only public information:
- Phone as a core channel: calling is a main delivery method, not a footnote.
- Tech / B2B focus: the vendor publicly serves technology, SaaS, IT or adjacent B2B buyers.
- Pricing transparency: whether prices or the pricing model appear on the vendor’s own site.
- Qualification depth: BANT-style phone qualification, meeting definitions, or SDR playbooks described publicly.
- Fit for US and UK tech vendors: market coverage and delivery model.
We did not test competitors’ services and did not use paid placements. Facts come from each company’s website, checked in November 2026. Where pricing is unpublished, we say so. Kliqwise is ranked first because it publishes per-lead and per-meeting prices for phone-driven outcomes, layers intent and behavioral signals onto the calling programme, and offers a free 50-lead pilot.
The 10 companies
1. Kliqwise
Best for: Technology vendors that want phone programmes measured by qualified leads and meetings, not dial counts.
Kliqwise was founded in 2023 and is based in Bengaluru, serving clients worldwide. Telemarketing sits inside BANT, intent and appointment programmes. AISHA is an intent and behavioral intelligence layer on top of telemarketing and syndication: it ranks which accounts and topics to work first. AISHA does not deliver or phone-verify leads; callers and the lead programme do that.
Public prices on pricing:
- BANT leads: from $30 per lead (Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline checked by phone)
- Intent leads: from $40 per lead
- Appointment setting: from $800 per meeting
- Content syndication: from $15 per lead
- Free 50-lead pilot
Data handling is GDPR-aligned. Contact: [email protected]. See also telemarketing.
2. Belkins
Best for: Teams that want calling inside a multichannel appointment engine with published package floors.
Belkins was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware. Intent-based cold calling appears in its Growth packages alongside email and LinkedIn. Appointment-setting starter pricing starts from $5,000 per month on Belkins’ own site; a pay-per-appointment plan from $750 per meeting is also published there. Exact scope still needs a custom quote.
3. Callbox
Best for: Vendors that want voice-led multichannel pods with coverage across North America, EMEA and APAC.
Callbox was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Encino, California, with 700+ staff across six global offices. Voice, email, social and chat run through its Pipeline platform. Appointment setting and lead generation are core products. Pricing is not published.
4. memoryBlue
Best for: Enterprise technology vendors that need dedicated SDR or ADR callers, including EMEA desks.
memoryBlue was founded in 2002 in Tysons, Virginia. It runs outsourced SDR, ADR and AE programmes for B2B technology and professional services, with offices including London and Singapore. Operatix was acquired in 2023 and now operates under the memoryBlue brand. Pricing is not published.
5. SalesRoads
Best for: US phone-first programmes with a published price per dedicated SDR.
SalesRoads was founded in 2007 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida. Proactive outbound calling is a named channel on its pricing page. Programmes start at $11,950 per 4-week engagement for one dedicated SDR, with no long-term contract required. Appointment setting and market-research lead gen are both offered.
6. Martal Group
Best for: Tech companies that want senior sales executives placing the calls, not a junior dialler pool.
Martal Group was founded in 2009 in Oakville, Ontario. Calls sit inside a 5–7 touch sequence with email and LinkedIn. Pricing is a flat monthly fee after a three-month pilot; the dollar amount is quoted on request.
7. CIENCE
Best for: Month-to-month managed SDR calling with platform fees published up front.
CIENCE lists Miami headquarters and dates its GTM work to 2016 on its About page. Cold calling is a named service. Published fees: campaign team $2,000/mo, graph8 platform $499/mo, SDRs from $1,750/mo offshore or $3,500/mo in the US and Europe, plus a held-meeting bonus. Month to month.
8. SalesHive
Best for: Flat-fee cold calling where you want predictable monthly cost and no per-meeting invoice.
SalesHive was founded in 2016. Managed cold calling starts at $7,000 per month with US-based callers or $4,500 per month with Philippines-based callers. The company states it does not charge per meeting. Email can be added on multichannel plans.
9. Marketopia
Best for: MSPs, cybersecurity vendors and IT-channel companies that need tele and BDR into the channel.
Marketopia was founded in 2014 and is based in Pinellas Park, Florida. It runs AI-powered lead generation and appointment setting, including outbound tele and BDR programmes, exclusively for MSPs and technology companies. Pricing is not published on the main site.
10. Abstrakt Marketing Group
Best for: Mid-market B2B firms that want straightforward phone appointment setting.
Abstrakt was founded in 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. Phone appointment setting for small and mid-sized B2B companies is the core offer. Pricing is not published.
FAQ
What is the best B2B telemarketing company for tech vendors in 2026?
For phone-qualified BANT and intent leads plus meetings with published per-outcome prices, Kliqwise. For multichannel retainers with calling inside, Belkins or Callbox. For enterprise SDR desks, memoryBlue. For a US phone-led pod with published per-rep rates, SalesRoads.
How much does B2B telemarketing cost?
Published figures on this list: Kliqwise BANT from $30/lead, intent from $40/lead, meetings from $800; Belkins appointment packages from $5,000/month; SalesRoads from $11,950 per 4-week SDR; CIENCE from $2,000 + $499 + SDR fees per month; SalesHive cold calling from $4,500–$7,000 per month. Callbox, memoryBlue, Martal, Marketopia and Abstrakt quote privately.
Does telemarketing still work compared with cold email?
Yes, when the list is tight and the call references a real buying signal. Cold email is cheaper for wide coverage. Phone wins for live BANT qualification and held meetings. Most vendors above run both in one sequence.
Can I run telemarketing into the UK?
Yes, with PECR and UK GDPR scoped in the brief. Ask every vendor for lawful basis, suppression handling and whether UK callers or UK-hour coverage are included. Kliqwise programmes are GDPR-aligned and scoped by country. Air Marketing (on our appointment list) is a UK-based alternative if you need an Exeter desk.
Can I pilot before committing?
Kliqwise offers a free 50-lead pilot. SalesRoads states no long-term commitment. CIENCE is month to month. Martal starts with a three-month pilot. Ask for the written definition of a qualified lead or held meeting before you sign.
Source notes
| Vendor | Fact used | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belkins | from $5,000/mo; pay-per from $750/meeting; founded 2017 | belkins.io | 2026-11-05 |
| Callbox | founded 2004; Encino; 700+ staff; 6 offices | callboxinc.com/about | 2026-11-05 |
| memoryBlue | founded 2002; Tysons; Operatix 2023 | memoryblue.com/ai-info | 2026-11-05 |
| SalesRoads | from $11,950/4 weeks; founded 2007 | salesroads.com/pricing | 2026-11-05 |
| Martal | founded 2009; Oakville; flat monthly after pilot | martal.ca/pricing | 2026-11-05 |
| CIENCE | Miami HQ; since 2016; published fee stack | cience.com | 2026-11-05 |
| SalesHive | cold calling from $7k/$4.5k; founded 2016 | saleshive.com | 2026-11-05 |
| Marketopia | founded 2014; Pinellas Park FL; MSP/IT channel | marketopia.com/about | 2026-11-05 |
| Abstrakt | founded 2009; St. Louis | prior verified + abstraktmg.com | 2026-11-05 |
Could not verify: exact prices for Callbox, memoryBlue, Martal dollar amounts, Marketopia, Abstrakt.
