Alternatives · Business Phones
Google Voice alternatives
Google Voice compared with 5 alternatives: Quo, Grasshopper, RingCentral, Dialpad and Microsoft Teams.
Google Voice has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month for one user; team plans $10 per user / month plus Workspace. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google VoiceThis tool | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Quo | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Grasshopper | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| RingCentral | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Dialpad | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Microsoft Teams | Free plan · from $4.00/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Google Voice starts at $10 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Quo, Grasshopper, RingCentral and Dialpad score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Google Voice
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Quo
Business phone app for calls and texts on shared team numbers
- Quo starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Google Voice starts at $10 per month for one user; team plans $10 per user / month plus Workspace.
- Google Voice has a free plan. Quo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Quo lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Quo also covers shared inbox and AI support agent.
Suits: Small businesses that want a second number apart from personal phones
- Free trial · from $14/mo
Grasshopper
Virtual business number on your own phone, priced per account
- Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually. Google Voice starts at $10 per month for one user; team plans $10 per user / month plus Workspace.
- Google Voice has a free plan. Grasshopper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Grasshopper lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Google Voice lists a web app.
- Grasshopper also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Solo founders who want a business number on their own phone
- Free trial · from $20/mo
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). Google Voice starts at $10 per month for one user; team plans $10 per user / month plus Workspace.
- Google Voice has a free plan. RingCentral does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only RingCentral lists macOS and Windows apps.
- RingCentral also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Businesses that want calls, texts, meetings and chat in one app
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Dialpad
AI business phone with live call transcripts and call summaries
- Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly). Google Voice starts at $10 per month for one user; team plans $10 per user / month plus Workspace.
- Google Voice has a free plan. Dialpad does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dialpad lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Dialpad lists a browser extension.
- Dialpad also covers team chat and video calls.
Suits: Teams that want every call transcribed and summarized automatically
- Free plan · from $4.00/mo
Microsoft Teams
Chat, video meetings and calling tied into Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Google Voice starts at $10 per month for one user; team plans $10 per user / month plus Workspace.
- Only Microsoft Teams lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Microsoft Teams also covers noise cancellation, whiteboard, team chat, video calls and file sharing.
- Google Voice also covers business phone line and business texting.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
Limits worth knowing in Google Voice
- Team plans are add-ons to a paid Google Workspace plan billed separately; the Starter add-on stops at 10 users.
- The free and single-user plans are US only; team plans offer local numbers in 14 countries, and unlimited texting is US only on every plan.
- The free version needs an existing phone number to verify the account and has no call recording, desk phones or 911 support.
- Auto attendants need Standard, ring groups need the Workspace Standard add-on, and automatic call recording needs Premier.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Google Voice?
The alternatives to Google Voice in this directory are Quo, Grasshopper, RingCentral, Dialpad and Microsoft Teams. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Google Voice.
Is there a free alternative to Google Voice?
Yes. Microsoft Teams has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Google Voice alternatives work on Windows?
The Google Voice listing does not include a Windows app. Quo, Grasshopper, RingCentral, Dialpad and Microsoft Teams list one.
Which Google Voice alternatives work on macOS?
The Google Voice listing does not include a macOS app. Quo, Grasshopper, RingCentral, Dialpad and Microsoft Teams list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.