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Google Voice alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

  • Dialpad logo

    Best overall

    Dialpad

    Starting price: $15 per user/month (Standard)

Common reasons people leave Google Voice: no toll-free 1-800 numbers, and business plans require a Google Workspace subscription. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Google Voice, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Dialpad currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Dialpad logoDialpadPaid$15 per user/month (Standard)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +37 of 768.8
2RiRingCentral RingEXPaid$20 per user/month billed annually ($30 monthly)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +26 of 664.8
3Quo logoQuoPaid$15 per user/month, billed annuallyNoWeb, iOS, Android +24 of 461.8
4Ooma Office logoOoma OfficePaid$19.95 per user/monthNoiOS, Android, Windows +15 of 559.4
5Grasshopper logoGrasshopperPaid$14/monthNoiOS, Android, Windows +15 of 542.3
  1. Dialpad logo

    1. DialpadTop pick

    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

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Voice

    A cloud phone system with AI call transcription built in, not tied to a Google Workspace subscription.

    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
    Visit Dialpad Details and reviews
    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 Dialpad a good Google Voice 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)
  2. Ri

    2. RingCentral RingEX

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

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Voice

    Broader business phone features, toll-free numbers and wider country coverage for growing teams.

    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
    Visit RingCentral RingEX Compare with Google VoiceDetails and reviews
    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 RingCentral RingEX a good Google Voice 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)
  3. Quo logo

    3. Quo

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

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Voice

    Business numbers shared across a team, with texting, call routing and AI call summaries on phone and desktop.

    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
    Visit Quo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Google Voice 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)
  4. Ooma Office logo

    4. Ooma Office

    Best for: Small North American offices that want desk phones and a virtual receptionist without a contract

    PaidiOS, Android, Windows, macOS

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Voice

    Small-business VoIP with desk phone support, virtual receptionist and a mobile app.

    Pros

    • Virtual receptionist and a toll-free number included in every plan
    • No contract required on any tier
    • Supports desk phones, analog fax and mobile apps together
    • Quick self-service setup

    Cons

    • Unlimited calling covers only the US, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico
    • Desktop app and texting require the Pro tier or higher
    • Not built for large call centres or outbound sales teams
    Visit Ooma Office Details and reviews
    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 Ooma Office a good Google Voice alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $19.95 per user/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ooma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contract
    None required
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ooma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Unlimited calling
    US, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ooma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Virtual receptionist
    Included
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ooma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Setup time
    About 15 minutes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ooma.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Grasshopper logo

    5. Grasshopper

    Best for: Solo founders and small US or Canadian businesses that want a second number on their own phones

    PaidiOS, Android, Windows, macOS

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Voice

    Virtual business number with toll-free and vanity options and unlimited users on one plan.

    Pros

    • Toll-free, vanity and local numbers, with free number porting
    • Unlimited users without per-seat pricing
    • Calls, texts and voicemail grouped per contact in one thread
    • Works over Wi-Fi or cellular on existing devices

    Cons

    • Only available in the USA and Canada
    • Lacks call-centre features like dialers, queues and advanced analytics
    • Free trial is only 7 days
    Visit Grasshopper Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    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 Grasshopper a good Google Voice alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $14/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026grasshopper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026grasshopper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    Unlimited at no extra cost
    Checked Nov 8, 2026grasshopper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS, Android, desktop
    Checked Nov 8, 2026grasshopper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Availability
    USA and Canada
    Checked Nov 6, 2026grasshopper.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Google Voice alternative for…

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

Dialpad logo

Best Google Voice alternative for most people

Dialpad

A cloud phone system with AI call transcription built in, not tied to a Google Workspace subscription.

Ri

Best Google Voice alternative for Mac

RingCentral RingEX

Broader business phone features, toll-free numbers and wider country coverage for growing teams.

Quo logo

Best Google Voice alternative for Windows

Quo

Business numbers shared across a team, with texting, call routing and AI call summaries on phone and desktop.

Ooma Office logo

Best Google Voice alternative for iPhone and Android

Ooma Office

Small-business VoIP with desk phone support, virtual receptionist and a mobile app.

Dialpad logo

Best Google Voice alternative for working in the browser

Dialpad

A cloud phone system with AI call transcription built in, not tied to a Google Workspace subscription.

Google Voice alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Google Voice?

Dialpad ranks first right now. A cloud phone system with AI call transcription built in, not tied to a Google Workspace subscription. RingCentral RingEX and Quo follow it in our ranking.

Google Voice vs Dialpad: what's the difference?

Google Voice is free with paid plans; Dialpad is a paid product. Verified prices: Google Voice $10 per user/month (Starter), Dialpad $15 per user/month (Standard). Only Dialpad runs on Windows, macOS and Browser extension.

Is Google Voice free?

Google Voice is free with paid plans. Starting price: $10 per user/month (Starter); Standard plan: $20 per user/month; Premier plan: $30 per user/month. Checked on Google Voice's own site, November 2026.

How much do Google Voice alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Google Voice alternatives: Dialpad, $15 per user/month (Standard); RingCentral RingEX, $20 per user/month billed annually ($30 monthly); Quo, $15 per user/month, billed annually; Ooma Office, $19.95 per user/month; Grasshopper, $14/month. 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 Google Voice?

None of the 5 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to Google Voice?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Google Voice?

The complaints we hear most: no toll-free 1-800 numbers; business plans require a Google Workspace subscription; picking your own number is limited to US users.

How is this list ranked?

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