Alternatives · Business Phones
Phone.com alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Phone.com alternative for most people is RingCentral (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of business phone systems.
Phone.com compared with 6 alternatives: RingCentral, Nextiva, Ooma Office, 8x8, Grasshopper and 1 more.
Phone.com's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone.comThis 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 |
| Ooma Office | From $19.95/mo | No | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| 8x8 | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Grasshopper | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| OnSIP | From $18.95/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Phone.com
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 and team chat.
- RingCentral does not cover online fax, which Phone.com does.
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 and team chat.
- Nextiva does not cover online fax, which Phone.com does.
Suits: Small businesses that want phone, texting and video from one provider
Ooma Office
Small business phone system with a virtual receptionist, no contract
- Ooma Office starts at $19.95 per user / month, no contract.
- Ooma Office also lists macOS and Windows apps and a browser extension.
- Ooma Office lists no web app, which Phone.com has.
- Ooma Office also covers transcription and team chat.
- Ooma Office does not cover online fax, which Phone.com does.
Suits: Small offices that want desk phones without a long contract
8x8
Cloud phone system with team chat, meetings and a receptionist console
- 8x8 also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- 8x8 also covers team chat.
- 8x8 does not cover online fax, which Phone.com does.
Suits: Companies that want phone, chat and meetings from one provider
Grasshopper
Virtual business number on your own phone, priced per account
- Grasshopper starts at $14 per month, billed annually.
- Grasshopper also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Grasshopper lists no web app, which Phone.com has.
- Grasshopper also covers transcription and shared inbox.
- Grasshopper does not cover video calls and online fax, which Phone.com does.
Suits: Solo founders who want a business number on their own phone
OnSIP
Hosted VoIP phone system with per-feature pricing
- OnSIP starts at $18.95 per user / month (5-user minimum).
- OnSIP also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- OnSIP does not cover video calls and online fax, which Phone.com does.
Suits: Small offices that want phones included in a per-user price
Limits worth knowing in Phone.com
- Plan prices could not be read: the vendor's main site refused automated access, so pricing is recorded as unverified.
- Minutes beyond the shared pool, international calls and some toll-free calls are billed as additional usage.
- Unlimited extensions are subject to a fair-use limit that excludes auto-dialing, telemarketing and fax blasting.
- Discounts apply to accounts with more than four users in a tier and are arranged through sales.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Phone.com?
The alternatives to Phone.com in this directory are RingCentral, Nextiva, Ooma Office, 8x8, Grasshopper and OnSIP. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Phone.com.
Is there a free alternative to Phone.com?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. RingCentral and Grasshopper offer a free trial.
Which Phone.com alternatives work on Windows?
The Phone.com listing does not include a Windows app. RingCentral, Nextiva, Ooma Office, 8x8, Grasshopper and OnSIP list one.
Which Phone.com alternatives work on macOS?
The Phone.com listing does not include a macOS app. RingCentral, Nextiva, Ooma Office, 8x8, Grasshopper and OnSIP 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.





