Alternatives · Business Phones
Zadarma alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Zadarma alternative is CallHippo (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Sonetel (2.4 GPA).
Zadarma compared with 5 alternatives: Sonetel, Ringover, OnSIP, CallHippo and Telnyx.
Zadarma has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39 per month for up to 10 users, billed annually ($44 monthly). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZadarmaThis tool | Free plan · from $39/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Sonetel | Free plan · from $9.95/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ringover | From $19/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| OnSIP | From $18.95/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| CallHippo | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Telnyx | From $1/mo | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Zadarma starts at $39 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Sonetel, Ringover, OnSIP, CallHippo and Telnyx 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 Zadarma
Sonetel
Business phone numbers in any country with an app and web app
- Sonetel starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($13.95 billed monthly).
- Sonetel lists no macOS and Windows apps and browser extension, which Zadarma has.
- Sonetel does not cover AI support agent and call tracking, which Zadarma does.
Suits: Freelancers and small firms that want a business number in another country
Ringover
Cloud phone system and AI call tools for sales and support teams
- Ringover starts at $19 per user / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Ringover has no free plan, unlike Zadarma.
- Ringover lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Zadarma has.
- Ringover also covers video calls and whatsApp messaging.
- Ringover does not cover AI support agent, which Zadarma does.
Suits: Sales and recruiting teams that log calls into a CRM or ATS
OnSIP
Hosted VoIP phone system with per-feature pricing
- OnSIP starts at $18.95 per user / month (5-user minimum).
- OnSIP has no free plan, unlike Zadarma.
- OnSIP also lists a Linux app.
- OnSIP lists no browser extension, which Zadarma has.
- OnSIP does not cover transcription, AI support agent and call tracking, which Zadarma does.
Suits: Small offices that want phones included in a per-user price
CallHippo
Virtual phone system with regional calling plans and a dialer suite
- CallHippo starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly ($25 billed monthly).
- CallHippo has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Zadarma.
- CallHippo does not cover AI support agent and call tracking, which Zadarma does.
Suits: Small teams that want a number per user on desktop and mobile
Telnyx
Pay-as-you-go phone numbers, voice, SMS and SIP APIs
- Telnyx starts at $1 per phone number / month, plus per-minute and per-message usage.
- Telnyx has no free plan, unlike Zadarma.
- Telnyx lists no macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Zadarma has.
- Telnyx also covers online fax and whatsApp messaging.
- Telnyx does not cover transcription and call tracking, which Zadarma does.
Suits: Developers building calling or texting into their own software
Limits worth knowing in Zadarma
- Prices depend on the region selector; the figures here are the page's default World region.
- The Standard plan includes no minutes or numbers, so calls and numbers are charged separately.
- Annual prices apply to yearly payment; the monthly figures are higher, and plans cap users at 5, 10 or 20.
- Linux apps are not listed on the calling-apps page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zadarma?
The alternatives to Zadarma in this directory are Sonetel, Ringover, OnSIP, CallHippo and Telnyx. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zadarma.
Is there a free alternative to Zadarma?
Yes. Sonetel has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Zadarma alternatives work on Linux?
The Zadarma listing does not include a Linux app. OnSIP lists 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.