i just DL'd DIALER ONE and NUBDIAL.
both are free.. Dialer One is pretty nice. I have it set as default dialer for now..
Dialer One~ Searches contacts by NAME only, not by number.
Options to text, call, save speed dial, share, add event when you long press a contact. One touch Speed dial up to 99 numbers. Weird quirk~ speed dials ending in 1, ~11, 21, etc ~ all end up dialing voicemail.
NUBDIAL~ Searches by name AND number. No Speed dials, options to text are redirected thru stock contact app.
DIALER ONE is by far more advanced with options, just wish it would search by number as well.