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CloudTalk alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll business phone systems and PBX software

Top picks

  • Ringover logo

    Best overall

    Ringover

    Starting price: $19 per user/month (annual)

  • Google Voice logo

    Best free option

    Google Voice

    Starting price: $10 per user/month (Starter)

Common reasons people leave CloudTalk: dialers and conversation intelligence cost extra on lower tiers, and expert plan needs at least 3 licences. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces CloudTalk, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Ringover currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Ringover logoRingoverPaid$19 per user/month (annual)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 468.8
2Dialpad logoDialpadPaid$15 per user/month (Standard)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +37 of 764.8
3RiRingCentral RingEXPaid$20 per user/month billed annually ($30 monthly)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +26 of 659.4
4Google Voice logoGoogle VoiceFree plan + paid$10 per user/month (Starter)NoWeb, iOS, Android7 of 757.5
5Quo logoQuoPaid$15 per user/month, billed annuallyNoWeb, iOS, Android +24 of 455.9
6Talkdesk logoTalkdeskPaid$85 per user/monthNoWeb4 of 452.6
7Five9 logoFive9Paid—NoWeb4 of 448.2
  1. Ringover logo

    1. RingoverTop pick

    Best for: European sales and recruiting teams that want calls logged in their CRM or ATS

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudTalk

    Similar European cloud phone system for sales and recruiting, with campaigns and AI summaries in the plans.

    Pros

    • 100+ native CRM and ATS integrations, including recruiting tools
    • Call transcription and summaries included in the plans
    • Numbers and included calling across many countries

    Cons

    • Paid plans need a minimum of three users
    • Lowest prices require a 12-month commitment
    • Conversation intelligence and AI agents are billed separately
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ringover a good CloudTalk alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $19 per user/month (annual)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringover.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum users
    3
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringover.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    100+ CRM and ATS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringover.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    14,000+ companies
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringover.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Dialpad logo

    2. Dialpad

    Best for: Teams that want calls, meetings and texts in one app with AI transcripts and summaries built in

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudTalk

    Built-in AI transcription and coaching, with a contact-centre product for larger teams.

    Pros

    • Real-time transcription and call summaries on the base plan
    • Calling, messaging and meetings in one app
    • Separate products for sales and contact center teams
    • Apps for Windows, Mac, mobile, web and Chrome

    Cons

    • CRM integrations start on the Pro tier, not the cheapest plan
    • Contact center plans are much pricier than the phone plans
    • Several overlapping product lines make plan choice harder
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Dialpad a good CloudTalk alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Starting price
    $15 per user/month (Standard)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dialpad.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contact center starting price
    $89 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dialpad.com(opens source in a new tab)
    International numbers
    50+ countries
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dialpad.com(opens source in a new tab)
    CRM integrations
    Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dialpad.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, web, Chrome
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dialpad.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $25 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dialpad.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contact center plan
    From $89 per user/month (Essentials)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026dialpad.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Ri

    3. RingCentral RingEX

    Best for: Companies with several offices that want phones, chat and video meetings from one vendor

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudTalk

    Broader unified communications with video and messaging, from a larger vendor.

    Pros

    • Phone, team chat and video meetings in a single app
    • Unlimited domestic calling on every plan
    • Multi-site management on Advanced and up
    • Works with desk phones as well as apps

    Cons

    • SMS allowances are small on the entry plan (25 per user)
    • CRM integrations need the Advanced plan or higher
    • Free trial is limited to five users and excludes SMS
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is RingCentral RingEX a good CloudTalk alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starting price
    $20 per user/month billed annually ($30 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Meeting size
    300 participants
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Up to 5 users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, browser
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Advanced plan
    $25 per user/month billed annually ($35 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ultra plan
    $35 per user/month billed annually ($45 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Google Voice logo

    4. Google Voice

    Best for: US individuals and Google Workspace teams who want a cheap second number across phone and browser

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudTalk

    Much cheaper and simpler if the team only needs basic calling inside Google Workspace.

    Pros

    • Personal version has almost all US and Canada calls at no cost
    • Voicemail transcripts land in your inbox and are searchable
    • Works in the browser, on Android and iOS, and on supported desk phones
    • Business tiers plug into Google Meet, Calendar and the Workspace admin console

    Cons

    • No toll-free 1-800 numbers
    • Business plans require a Google Workspace subscription
    • Picking your own number is limited to US users
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Google Voice a good CloudTalk alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free calls
    Most calls to the US and Canada (personal)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $10 per user/month (Starter)
    Checked Nov 7, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Voicemail transcription
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Toll-free numbers
    Not offered
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, Android, iOS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard plan
    $20 per user/month
    Checked Nov 7, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premier plan
    $30 per user/month
    Checked Nov 7, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Quo logo

    5. Quo

    Best for: Small US and Canadian teams that want shared business numbers with calling and texting.

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudTalk

    Simpler shared business numbers and team inbox for small teams that don't need a full call-centre setup.

    Pros

    • Shared numbers and team inboxes
    • Apps on every major platform
    • AI call summaries and an API

    Cons

    • Included calling and texting limited to US and Canada
    • AI agent calls cost extra credits
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Quo a good CloudTalk alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $15 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026quo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026quo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Formerly
    OpenPhone
    Checked Nov 8, 2026quo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, web
    Checked Nov 8, 2026quo.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Talkdesk logo

    6. Talkdesk

    Best for: Mid-size and enterprise support teams moving their call center to the cloud

    PaidWeb

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudTalk

    Enterprise-grade contact centre platform for support operations that have outgrown a sales dialer.

    Pros

    • Published per-user prices for its main packages
    • Voice and digital channels handled in one agent workspace
    • Industry editions with ready-made workflows for regulated sectors
    • Small-business package in the US and Canada

    Cons

    • Voice and digital are priced as separate packages, so full omnichannel costs more
    • Overkill for teams that just need a few business phone lines
    • Advanced AI and workforce features sit in higher tiers or add-ons
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Talkdesk a good CloudTalk alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Digital Essentials price
    $85 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkdesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Voice Essentials price
    $105 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkdesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Small-business plan
    Talkdesk Express, 25 licenses, US and Canada
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkdesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Analyst rating
    Leader, 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CCaaS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026talkdesk.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Five9 logo

    7. Five9

    Best for: Established contact centers with heavy inbound and outbound calling

    PaidWeb

    48.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from CloudTalk

    Enterprise contact-centre suite with predictive dialing and routing for teams outgrowing CloudTalk's scale.

    Pros

    • Strong outbound dialing heritage alongside inbound routing
    • Wide channel coverage, including WhatsApp and video
    • Integrations with Salesforce, ServiceNow and Microsoft Dynamics
    • Built-in forecasting and scheduling for workforce planning

    Cons

    • No public pricing; every deal goes through sales
    • Too much platform for small teams with light call volume
    • Setup typically needs partner or professional services help
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.332
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Five9 a good CloudTalk alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Founded
    2001
    Checked Nov 8, 2026five9.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    4,000+ organizations in 140+ countries
    Checked Nov 8, 2026five9.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Channels
    Voice, SMS, email, web chat, WhatsApp, video
    Checked Nov 8, 2026five9.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Analyst rating
    Leader, 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CCaaS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026five9.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best CloudTalk alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Ringover logo

Best CloudTalk alternative for most people

Ringover

Similar European cloud phone system for sales and recruiting, with campaigns and AI summaries in the plans.

Google Voice logo

Best CloudTalk alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Google Voice

Much cheaper and simpler if the team only needs basic calling inside Google Workspace.

Dialpad logo

Best CloudTalk alternative for Mac

Dialpad

Built-in AI transcription and coaching, with a contact-centre product for larger teams.

Ri

Best CloudTalk alternative for Windows

RingCentral RingEX

Broader unified communications with video and messaging, from a larger vendor.

Quo logo

Best CloudTalk alternative for iPhone and Android

Quo

Simpler shared business numbers and team inbox for small teams that don't need a full call-centre setup.

Talkdesk logo

Best CloudTalk alternative for working in the browser

Talkdesk

Enterprise-grade contact centre platform for support operations that have outgrown a sales dialer.

CloudTalk alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to CloudTalk?

Ringover ranks first right now. Similar European cloud phone system for sales and recruiting, with campaigns and AI summaries in the plans. Dialpad and RingCentral RingEX follow it in our ranking.

CloudTalk vs Ringover: what's the difference?

Both CloudTalk and Ringover are paid products. Verified prices: CloudTalk €25 per user/month (annual), Ringover $19 per user/month (annual). Both run on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

Is CloudTalk free?

CloudTalk is a paid product. Starting price: €25 per user/month (annual); Free trial: 14 days, no credit card. Checked on CloudTalk's own site, November 2026.

How much do CloudTalk alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked CloudTalk alternatives: Ringover, $19 per user/month (annual); Dialpad, $15 per user/month (Standard); RingCentral RingEX, $20 per user/month billed annually ($30 monthly); Google Voice, $10 per user/month (Starter); Quo, $15 per user/month, billed annually. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to CloudTalk?

Yes. Google Voice (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to CloudTalk?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from CloudTalk?

The complaints we hear most: dialers and conversation intelligence cost extra on lower tiers; expert plan needs at least 3 licences; more than a solo business owner needs for simple calling.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces CloudTalk, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.