Alternatives · Business Phones
Intermedia Unite alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Intermedia Unite alternative for most people is RingCentral (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of business phone systems.
Intermedia Unite compared with 7 alternatives: RingCentral, 8x8, Nextiva, Vonage Business Communications, Dialpad and 2 more.
Intermedia Unite is a paid product, starting at $27.99 per user / month (billing term not stated). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 2 more offer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermedia UniteThis tool | From $27.99/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Android |
| RingCentral | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| 8x8 | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Nextiva | From $15/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Vonage Business Communications | From $19.99/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Dialpad | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Crexendo | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Lingo | Paid | No | iOS |
Price against what you get
Intermedia Unite starts at $27.99 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: RingCentral, Nextiva, Vonage Business Communications and Dialpad.
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 Intermedia Unite
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 an iOS app.
- RingCentral does not cover file sharing, which Intermedia Unite does.
Suits: Businesses that want calls, texts, meetings and chat in one app
8x8
Cloud phone system with team chat, meetings and a receptionist console
- 8x8 also lists an iOS app.
- 8x8 does not cover transcription and file sharing, which Intermedia Unite does.
Suits: Companies that want phone, chat and meetings from one provider
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 Linux and iOS apps.
- Nextiva does not cover file sharing, which Intermedia Unite does.
Suits: Small businesses that want phone, texting and video 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 an iOS app and a browser extension.
- Vonage Business Communications does not cover file sharing, which Intermedia Unite does.
Suits: Small businesses that want a phone line per employee
Dialpad
AI business phone with live call transcripts and call summaries
- Dialpad starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($27 billed monthly).
- Dialpad also lists an iOS app and a browser extension.
- Dialpad does not cover file sharing, which Intermedia Unite does.
Suits: Teams that want every call transcribed and summarized automatically
Crexendo
Cloud business phone system with call center and AI receptionist
- Crexendo also lists an iOS app.
- Crexendo lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Intermedia Unite has.
- Crexendo does not cover transcription and file sharing, which Intermedia Unite does.
Suits: Small and midsize businesses that want phones, video and a call center from one vendor
Lingo
Cloud business phone with broadband and managed security
- Lingo also lists an iOS app.
- Lingo lists no web app and macOS, Windows and Android apps, which Intermedia Unite has.
- Lingo does not cover transcription, team chat, file sharing and business texting, which Intermedia Unite does.
Suits: Multi-location businesses that want phones and broadband from one provider
Limits worth knowing in Intermedia Unite
- Both plans use a Get quote button, so the final price and contract length are set in a sales conversation.
- Toll-free numbers, company messaging, webinars and archiving beyond 30 days cost extra.
- Business texting is capped at 500 on Pro and 1,000 on Enterprise; the page does not give the period.
- The pricing page does not say whether the per-user price assumes monthly or annual billing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Intermedia Unite?
The alternatives to Intermedia Unite in this directory are RingCentral, 8x8, Nextiva, Vonage Business Communications, Dialpad, Crexendo and Lingo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Intermedia Unite.
Is there a free alternative to Intermedia Unite?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. RingCentral and Dialpad offer a free trial.
Which Intermedia Unite alternatives work on Linux?
The Intermedia Unite listing does not include a Linux app. Nextiva lists one.
Which Intermedia Unite alternatives work on iOS?
The Intermedia Unite listing does not include an iOS app. RingCentral, 8x8, Nextiva, Vonage Business Communications, Dialpad, Crexendo and Lingo 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.