The Lingo Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Lingo in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Lingo
The Insider’s Guide
Cloud business phone with broadband and managed security
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among business phone systems, read from Lingo’s own pages.
Made by Lingo · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Lingo’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Lingo’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.4
GPA, above 0 of the 44 other business phone systems we grade
Lingo is a US communications provider that sells a cloud business phone system with unlimited US domestic calling, alongside broadband, 5G, SD-WAN, security and analog line replacement. It also sells calling for Microsoft Teams. The cloud phone plans are sold through sales, with no usable price page.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Lingo, taken from its own pages and our grades.
A phone system with routing and an admin portal needs set-up, and the pages are unfinished.
- 1
Best for a business phone from a broadband provider
The cloud phone page we read shows template placeholder text instead of plans, so no price could be confirmed, and only an iOS app is named.
- 2
It runs on iOS
iOS.
- 3
Cloud phone system
PBX-style features with a central admin portal, and the site claims 99.999% uptime for its cloud platform.
- 4
Call routing and auto attendant
Routing by resource availability and time of day, plus an auto attendant that sends callers to the right person.
- 5
Unlimited US calling
The cloud phone page says unlimited US domestic calling is included on all plans.
- 6
A 1.4 GPA, above 0 of 44
That is against the other business phone systems we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace Lingo you would be making phone numbers and calls carried over the phone network. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Lingo at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- iOS
- Made by
- Lingo
- Category
- Business Phone Systems
- Our grade
- 1.4 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for a business phone from a broadband provider
Lingo sells a cloud business phone along with broadband, 5G and managed security. The cloud phone page we read shows template placeholder text instead of plans, so no price could be confirmed, and only an iOS app is named.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | The cloud phone page shows placeholder text and a $22.99 figure, so no price could be confirmed. With nothing on record it sits at C. Calling for Microsoft Teams is advertised from $10 a user a month, a separate product. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan or trial is listed, even though the placeholder page has a Try free button. |
| Features | C | Call routing, an auto attendant, unlimited US calling and a central admin portal, plus Teams calling, SIP and analog line replacement. The pages don't list texting, a contact center or CRM links. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. A phone system with routing and an admin portal needs set-up, and the pages are unfinished. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Only an iOS app is named, the BullsEye Unified Communicator. Other platforms aren't named on the pages read. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Lingo is for
- Fits if you want your phone, broadband and security from one company
- Works for Microsoft Teams users who want calling in the Teams dialer
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you need a price: the cloud phone page shows placeholder text and no plans
- Watch out: Calling for Teams is a separate product from the cloud phone system
- Not for you if you want clear app support, as only an iOS app is named
- Watch out: the pages we read look unfinished, so check details with the company
Good to know
Good for
- Multi-location businesses that want phones and broadband from one provider
- Teams on Microsoft Teams that want a third-party calling plan
- Businesses replacing analog lines
Worth knowing
- The cloud phone page shows template placeholder text and a $22.99 figure, so no cloud phone plan prices could be confirmed.
- Calling for Microsoft Teams is advertised from $10 per user a month, a separate product from the cloud phone system.
- The apps download page links an iOS app (named BullsEye Unified Communicator); other platforms are not named on the pages read.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Lingo's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No free plan or trial is listed, even though the placeholder page has a Try free button.
We could not confirm Lingo’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. lingo.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: iOS
Cloud business phone with broadband and managed security. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: video calls, business phone line.
Call routing, an auto attendant, unlimited US calling and a central admin portal, plus Teams calling, SIP and analog line replacement.
- Cloud phone system
- PBX-style features with a central admin portal, and the site claims 99.999% uptime for its cloud platform.
- Call routing and auto attendant
- Routing by resource availability and time of day, plus an auto attendant that sends callers to the right person.
- Unlimited US calling
- The cloud phone page says unlimited US domestic calling is included on all plans.
- Microsoft Teams calling
- Lingo Voice for Teams adds calling to the Teams dialer, advertised as unlimited US domestic calling from $10 per user a month.
- Connectivity and security
- Broadband and fiber, 5G wireless, SD-WAN and Sophos-powered managed security from the same company.
- Line replacement
- Cloud SIP and PRI, traditional phone service and POTS or analog line replacement for fire, life and safety needs.
Where it runs
- iOS
What it works with
- Microsoft Teams
Lingo is made by Lingo.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
0/44
Other business phone systems it is graded above
Lingo's GPA of 1.4 is higher than 0 of the 44 other business phone systems we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on value for money (C, above 5 of 44) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 45 business phone systems we grade, cut by the letter each got. Lingo’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 5 of 44
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 44
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 44
- CEase of useAbove 4 of 44
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 44
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Lingo you would be making phone numbers and calls carried over the phone network. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 42 of the 44 other business phone systems grade higher.
What you could not
- Phone numbers and calls carried over the phone network.
- Video calls.
- A real app for iOS. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Lingo’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Nextiva, RingCentral, 8x8, Vonage Business Communications and Intermedia Unite
The 5 tools Lingo is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Nextiva
From $15/mo
Business phone, texting and video with an optional AI receptionist.
- Only Nextiva lists a web app.
- Only Nextiva lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Nextiva also covers transcription, team chat and business texting.
- 3.0GPA
RingCentral
Free trial · from $20/mo
Cloud phone system with texting, fax, video meetings and team chat.
- Only RingCentral lists a web app.
- Only RingCentral lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- RingCentral also covers transcription, team chat and business texting.
- 2.0GPA
8x8
Paid
Cloud phone system with team chat, meetings and a receptionist console.
- Only 8x8 lists a web app.
- Only 8x8 lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- 8x8 also covers team chat and business texting.
- 2.4GPA
Vonage Business Communications
From $19.99/mo
Business phone lines with texting, video meetings and team chat.
- Only Vonage Business Communications lists a web app.
- Only Vonage Business Communications lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Only Vonage Business Communications lists a browser extension.
- 2.0GPA
Intermedia Unite
From $27.99/mo
Cloud phone, chat and video suite from Intermedia, priced per user.
- Only Lingo lists an iOS app.
- Only Intermedia Unite lists a web app.
- Only Intermedia Unite lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Lingo free?
No. Lingo is a paid product.
What platforms does Lingo work on?
Lingo is available on iOS.
Does Lingo have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Lingo is listed for iOS.
Does Lingo have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Lingo is listed for iOS.
Is Lingo open source?
Lingo is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Lingo integrate with?
Lingo's listing names Microsoft Teams. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Lingo?
Lingo is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Lingo?
The closest alternatives to Lingo in our directory are Nextiva, RingCentral, 8x8, Vonage Business Communications and Intermedia Unite.
How does Lingo compare with other business phone systems?
Lingo's GPA of 1.4 is higher than 0 of the 44 other business phone systems we grade, and level with 2.
Could I make my own version of Lingo?
To replace Lingo you would be making phone numbers and calls carried over the phone network.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Lingo’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Lingo's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Lingo. Prices change, so check lingo.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Lingo, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/lingo
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Lingo’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Lingo is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Lingo. Prices and plans change: check lingo.com before you buy.