Alternatives · Business Phones
Crexendo alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Crexendo alternative for most people is RingCentral (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of business phone systems.
Crexendo compared with 5 alternatives: RingCentral, Nextiva, 8x8, Vonage Business Communications and Intermedia Unite.
Crexendo's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrexendoThis tool | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| RingCentral | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Nextiva | From $15/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| 8x8 | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Vonage Business Communications | From $19.99/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Intermedia Unite | From $27.99/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Android |
How each one differs from Crexendo
RingCentral
Cloud phone system with texting, fax, video meetings and team chat
- RingCentral starts at $20 per user / month for 1-5 users, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- RingCentral also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- RingCentral also covers transcription.
Suits: Businesses that want calls, texts, meetings and chat in one app
Nextiva
Business phone, texting and video with an optional AI receptionist
- Nextiva starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($23 billed monthly).
- Nextiva also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Nextiva also covers transcription.
Suits: Small businesses that want phone, texting and video from one provider
8x8
Cloud phone system with team chat, meetings and a receptionist console
- 8x8 also lists macOS and Windows apps.
Suits: Companies that want phone, chat and meetings from one provider
Vonage Business Communications
Business phone lines with texting, video meetings and team chat
- Vonage Business Communications starts at $19.99 per line / month for one line, plus taxes and fees.
- Vonage Business Communications also lists macOS and Windows apps and a browser extension.
- Vonage Business Communications also covers transcription.
Suits: Small businesses that want a phone line per employee
Intermedia Unite
Cloud phone, chat and video suite from Intermedia, priced per user
- Intermedia Unite starts at $27.99 per user / month (billing term not stated).
- Intermedia Unite also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Intermedia Unite lists no iOS app, which Crexendo has.
- Intermedia Unite also covers transcription and file sharing.
Suits: Offices that want phone, chat, video and file sharing from one vendor
Limits worth knowing in Crexendo
- No prices are published; every page sends visitors to a free quote or demo.
- The FAQ says included hardware can be rolled into the monthly agreement, so total cost depends on the phones chosen.
- Desktop app platforms are not named on the pages read; the Cloud Communicator and portal run in a web browser.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Crexendo?
The alternatives to Crexendo in this directory are RingCentral, Nextiva, 8x8, Vonage Business Communications and Intermedia Unite. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Crexendo.
Is there a free alternative to Crexendo?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. RingCentral offers a free trial.
Which Crexendo alternatives work on Windows?
The Crexendo listing does not include a Windows app. RingCentral, Nextiva, 8x8, Vonage Business Communications and Intermedia Unite list one.
Which Crexendo alternatives work on macOS?
The Crexendo listing does not include a macOS app. RingCentral, Nextiva, 8x8, Vonage Business Communications and Intermedia Unite list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.