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Quo alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Quo: included calling and texting limited to US and Canada, and AI agent calls cost extra credits. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Quo, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Voice currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Google Voice logoGoogle VoiceFree plan + paid$10 per user/month (Starter)NoWeb, iOS, Android7 of 768.8
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 661.8
4Grasshopper logoGrasshopperPaid$14/monthNoiOS, Android, Windows +15 of 559.4
5Microsoft Teams logoMicrosoft TeamsFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +20 of 352.3
6Zoom Workplace logoZoom WorkplaceFree plan + paid$14.16 per user/month billed annually (Pro)NoWeb, macOS, Windows +36 of 651.2
  1. Google Voice logo

    1. Google VoiceTop pick

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Quo

    Cheap add-on numbers for Google Workspace users, with fewer team and AI features.

    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
    Visit Google Voice 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 Google Voice a good Quo 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)
  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 Quo

    AI-heavy cloud phone and contact centre that scales to 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
    Visit Dialpad Details 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 Dialpad a good Quo 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

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Quo

    Full business phone system with video and desk phones, for bigger or multi-site companies.

    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 QuoDetails 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 RingCentral RingEX a good Quo 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. Grasshopper logo

    4. Grasshopper

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

    PaidiOS, Android, Windows, macOS

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Quo

    Simple virtual number for solo owners and tiny teams, using your existing mobile.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Grasshopper a good Quo 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)
  5. Microsoft Teams logo

    5. Microsoft Teams

    Best for: Organizations already using Microsoft 365

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    52.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Quo

    Teams Phone turns Microsoft Teams into the company phone system, a natural pick for small teams already paying for Microsoft 365.

    Pros

    • Included in many Microsoft 365 plans
    • Strong meetings and calling
    • Office file co-editing

    Cons

    • Interface can feel cluttered
    • Best experience requires Microsoft 365
    Visit Microsoft Teams Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Microsoft Teams a good Quo alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 3 verified
    Free version
    Yes
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Meetings
    Video meetings and webinars
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft 365 integration
    Yes
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Zoom Workplace logo

    6. Zoom Workplace

    Best for: Organisations that want a familiar, reliable meeting tool guests already know

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Quo

    Zoom Phone adds business numbers, call routing and texting to the Zoom app your team may already use for meetings.

    Pros

    • Reliable call quality, even on poor connections
    • Apps for every desktop and mobile platform
    • Breakout rooms, webinars and large meetings in one ecosystem

    Cons

    • Free plan cuts group meetings at 40 minutes
    • Webinars, phone and rooms cost extra
    • The app has grown cluttered with non-meeting features
    Visit Zoom Workplace Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 Zoom Workplace a good Quo alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 40 minutes per meeting, 100 participants
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $16.99 per user/month billed monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $18.33 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro meeting length
    Up to 30 hours
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Windows, macOS and Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $14.16 per user/month billed annually (Pro)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)

The best Quo alternative for…

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

Google Voice logo

Best Quo alternative for most people

Google Voice

Cheap add-on numbers for Google Workspace users, with fewer team and AI features.

Microsoft Teams logo

Best Quo alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Microsoft Teams

Teams Phone turns Microsoft Teams into the company phone system, a natural pick for small teams already paying for Microsoft 365.

Dialpad logo

Best Quo alternative for Mac

Dialpad

AI-heavy cloud phone and contact centre that scales to larger teams.

Ri

Best Quo alternative for Windows

RingCentral RingEX

Full business phone system with video and desk phones, for bigger or multi-site companies.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Quo alternative for Linux

Zoom Workplace

Zoom Phone adds business numbers, call routing and texting to the Zoom app your team may already use for meetings.

Grasshopper logo

Best Quo alternative for iPhone and Android

Grasshopper

Simple virtual number for solo owners and tiny teams, using your existing mobile.

Google Voice logo

Best Quo alternative for working in the browser

Google Voice

Cheap add-on numbers for Google Workspace users, with fewer team and AI features.

Quo alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Quo?

Google Voice ranks first right now. Cheap add-on numbers for Google Workspace users, with fewer team and AI features. Dialpad and RingCentral RingEX follow it in our ranking.

Quo vs Google Voice: what's the difference?

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

Is Quo free?

Quo is a paid product. Starting price: $15 per user/month, billed annually; Free trial: 7 days. Checked on Quo's own site, November 2026.

How much do Quo alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Quo alternatives: Google Voice, $10 per user/month (Starter); Dialpad, $15 per user/month (Standard); RingCentral RingEX, $20 per user/month billed annually ($30 monthly); Grasshopper, $14/month; Zoom Workplace, $14.16 per user/month billed annually (Pro). 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 Quo?

Yes. Google Voice (free plan + paid), Microsoft Teams (free plan + paid) and Zoom Workplace (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Quo?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Quo alternatives work on Linux?

Zoom Workplace runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Quo?

The complaints we hear most: included calling and texting limited to US and Canada; AI agent calls cost extra credits.

How is this list ranked?

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