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Gradwell alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Gradwell alternative is Voipfone (2.4 GPA).
Gradwell compared with 4 alternatives: Voipfone, Yay.com, VoIPstudio and NFON.
Gradwell is a paid product, starting at £7.90 per user / month (Wave 100), VAT basis not stated. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GradwellThis tool | From £7.90/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Voipfone | Free trial · from £2/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Yay.com | Paid | No | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| VoIPstudio | Free trial · from $6/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| NFON | From €6.80/mo | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Gradwell starts at about $10.59 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: VoIPstudio.
Voipfone and NFON start lower without scoring higher.
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 Gradwell
Voipfone
UK cloud phone lines billed per user with call-minute bundles
- Voipfone starts at £2 per user / month (Flex), excluding VAT.
- Voipfone also covers business texting and online fax.
- Voipfone does not cover transcription and reports, which Gradwell does.
Suits: UK small businesses that want per-user pricing without a contract
Yay.com
UK cloud PBX sold per user in Core, Standard and Premium plans
- Yay.com also lists a macOS app.
- Yay.com also covers business texting.
- Yay.com does not cover transcription and reports, which Gradwell does.
Suits: UK sole traders and startups that want a business number with softphone apps
VoIPstudio
Per-user cloud phone system with pay-as-you-go or minute bundles
- VoIPstudio starts at $6 per user / month (Pay as you go), plus call charges.
- VoIPstudio also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps and a browser extension.
- VoIPstudio also covers call tracking.
- VoIPstudio does not cover reports, which Gradwell does.
Suits: Teams that mostly take inbound calls and want a low per-seat price
NFON
European cloud phone system with SIP trunking and a contact center
- NFON starts at €6.80 per extension / month (Business Standard, Germany).
- NFON lists no iOS and Android apps, which Gradwell has.
- NFON also covers video calls.
- NFON does not cover transcription and reports, which Gradwell does.
Suits: European companies that want a phone system run in a European cloud
Limits worth knowing in Gradwell
- Prices are in pounds and the page does not say whether they include VAT.
- Each plan is a bundle of landline and mobile minutes; what happens past the bundle is not stated on the page we read.
- Residential packages are not offered, and extra users are added by phoning the sales team.
- Handsets and hardware are sold separately, and 3CX plans on the site have separate pricing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Gradwell?
The alternatives to Gradwell in this directory are Voipfone, Yay.com, VoIPstudio and NFON. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Gradwell.
Is there a free alternative to Gradwell?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Voipfone and VoIPstudio offer a free trial.
Which Gradwell alternatives work on Windows?
The Gradwell listing does not include a Windows app. VoIPstudio lists one.
Which Gradwell alternatives work on macOS?
The Gradwell listing does not include a macOS app. Yay.com and VoIPstudio list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 13, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.