Best voip on Reddit

201 reviews from r/smallbusiness, r/VOIP, r/software and 25 more subreddits

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Nextiva

3.9

(14)

"Yep, I’d recommend Nextiva. Never had any major issues with them."

"Yep, I’ve been using Nextiva for a while now and it’s worked out great."

"Nextiva can provide you a business number"

"They have an app that forwards to your cell phone so you don't need to buy another phone for the business."

"Nextiva does not charge extra for each number and offers unlimited minutes."

"I’ve personally use Nextiva too and found it to be a solid choice."

"Ok, I’m leaning towards Nextiva, seems like it’s got good reviews."

"Nextiva, RingCentral and 8x8 are great voip systems for larger companies."

"U might try nextiva is reliable and offers the features u need like call forwarding and app access, with better pricing for any business"

"I've tried a number of VOIP and I would go with Nextiva."

RingCentral

3.5

(14)

"I switched to RingCentral and haven’t looked back."

"Maybe give RingCentral a try, heard good things about it."

"Voip providers offering features like number porting, call forwarding, and mobile apps are great options for any business u guys check out Ringcentral for your needs"

"Ringcentral is a solid option we got for reliability and offers features like call forwarding and app access for around price rage which we can easily have"

"I had a good experience with Ring Central."

"Ringcentral."

"Currently the voip services I'm considering most closely are RingCentral, Zoom Phone, and Google Phone."

"I've used both RingCentral and Grasshopper, and been pleased with both."

"Ring Central is not bad."

"RingCentral is an excellent VoIP phone system for bigger companies."

Grasshopper

4.4

(8)

"Grasshopper is an excellent option for small businesses i guess all for under $50 a month"

"We've used Grasshopper for years without any issues."

"I use Grasshopper and it works great."

"Grasshopper is a good software and offers some nice features at a low price."

"I've used both RingCentral and Grasshopper, and been pleased with both."

"Grasshopper works quite well too."

"Grasshopper is relatively inexpensive compared to Teams and Ringcentral."

"Check out grasshopper, pricing is pretty good for what it can do."

Vonage

4.0

(8)

"Vonage business is best at rates and have all features which u gonna need with toll free numbers"

"I have had Vonage for many years and it includes long distance to 60 countries."

"The main ones are Vonage and Nextiva. They are great I use Vonage ourselves."

"Very happy with them so far, no complaints."

"Yep, I’ve been using Vonage and haven’t had any major issues so far."

"They offer affordable plans around $50 per mo."

"It's ok, not great but not the worst experience I've ever had."

"Negative feedback on app usability and customer service."

Openphone

4.8

(6)

"You should check out OpenPhone - we have a great HubSpot integration..."

"OpenPhone"

"Super easy to use as a solo business owner and can scale with you as you grow."

"OpenPhone offers a competitive pricing for phone numbers, especially for Canadians."

"Check out Openphone if you don’t need hardphones"

"Openphone is a good choice if you need messaging too."

Ooma

3.3

(8)

"I've used Ooma for 10+ years"

"For reducing cost switching to voip service like what i used Ooma could be a great option its much more good in price not like higher price taker"

"It works fine, sometimes there is a bit of an echo, but for 6 bucks month phone vs the 50 plus we were paying, I can deal with that."

"Ooma is a reliable alternative that handles configuration for you."

"Switched to Ooma business after using Google voice."

"Ooma's online reviews over the past year have scared me away."

"I tried ooma for faxes once and didn't have a great experience."

"I had bad experience with OOMA."

Zoom

4.3

(6)

"Zoom is user-friendly and widely used for meetings."

"Give Zoom Phone a look-see."

"Zoom phone at $15 /month has been money very very very well spent!"

"We used Zoom Phone. Worked well. Easy to scale if you need to add more users."

"I set my church up on Zoom phone. It’s cheap and you don’t have to deal with SIP trunks."

"Zoom Phone is slightly less fully-featured and has much more limited support for actual phone hardware but their apps are much more responsive."

Google Voice

4.6

(5)

"Google Voice is the best option, offering number porting..."

"Google Voice"

"Why not google voice?"

"Google Voice #, which is free for calls to the US and Canada."

"For calling and texting to/from others, we use Google voice."

VoIP.ms

4.4

(5)

"VOIP.ms for your SIP trunk is very inexpensive and simple to set up."

"Over 15 years with zero problems"

"VOIP.ms is who we use, they also allow for ring groups so it goes to my partners and my phone."

"You should be able to do all or most of what you want directly with their service."

"Takes some setup but from a cost perspective it's hard to beat."

#10

3CX

4.4

(5)

"We use a hosted 3CX solution and love it."

"It's free up to 10 extensions/people and is cloud hosted."

"3CX is a good option. No per user monthly cost."

"Try the free version of 3CX if you only need a single did it should meet your needs."

"3CX."

#11

Microsoft

4.2

(5)

"The integration of D365 with Teams VoIP is seamless and enhances productivity."

"MS Teams is a great platform for collaboration."

"Skype offers reliable video calling features."

"Works surprisingly well once you understand how Microsoft wants you to do it."

"You can buy your calling plan directly from Microsoft for $15/month."

#12

Ooma Office

4.8

(4)

"I've tested several VOIP services, and I'd recommend going with Ooma Office."

"Ooma Office is suitable your father. I’ve used it and its easy to port over existing landlines..."

"Check out Ooma Office or Grasshopper for your dad."

"They offer affordable plans around $50 per mo."

#13

Callcentric

4.8

(4)

"Callcentric for cheap USA number and service"

"Callcentric is great for optional SMS and affordable voicemail."

"Callcentric offers competitive rates with 2500 minutes for just $29.95."

"Callcentric."

#14

Google

4.3

(4)

"Google voice is free and works great."

"Google Voice is convenient for managing calls."

"Google Voice worked great for our small business, allowing us to receive calls and texts on both our phones."

"Google voice is pretty solid, probably not for privacy though."

#15

Ubiquiti

3.5

(4)

"The one is from Ubiquiti is quite solid, we pay like $9/line/month."

"Ubiquiti sounds awesome at $10/month if you only have one phone number."

"Users report problems with logging out, crashing, and poor sound quality."

#16

Global Call Forwarding

4.7

(3)

"They have virtual phone number plans starting at $7.95/month with a bunch of cloud calling features that come included for free."

"They have affordable plans – some as low as $7.95. You can start small and then scale up as your business grows. Their plans come with many call management features like routing, IVR, virtual voicemail, etc."

"You should be able to port to a virtual phone service provider like Global Call Forwarding."

#17

Polycom

4.3

(3)

"Big fan of Freepbx. All the features you can ever want. 20 used Polycom phones and only pay for the minutes we use. About $60/month."

"They're solid and dependable, but more expensive."

"You can get some older used Polycom VVX phones and use them with Teams."

#18

Dialpad

4.0

(3)

"Dialpad has their own servers in the US and internationally, providing reliable service."

"They claim to have 100% uptime SLA and are fully scalable."

"I had an ok-ish experience with Dialpad but when you do have an issue their support team is pretty incompetent."

#19

FreePBX

4.0

(3)

"We use hosted FreePBX, and it’s perfect for small clients"

"Vital or freepbx. They are all going to be geared towards business as not many homes need a PBX."

"Freepbx Phone Server is what i use for voip. Might be Overkill for your usage tho"

#20

KrispCall

5.0

(2)

"KrispCall works great with HubSpot."

"Some solutions you can try are: KrispCall (20% OFF LIFETIME)..."

#21

A&A

5.0

(2)

"Another ++ for A&A"

"\+1 for A&A."

#22

Asterisk

5.0

(2)

"Asterisk"

#23

RingPlan

5.0

(2)

"RingPlan can help you with mobile and Windows/Mac/Linux versions."

"RingPlan can help you. Mobile and Windows/Mac/Linux versions. I am one of their VoIP Engineers."

#24

OVH

5.0

(2)

"Very affordable pricing at EUR 1.19/month."

"Very competitive pricing at EUR 1.19/month."

#25

8x8

3.0

(3)

"I use 8x8 and am happy with it."

"8x8 is an excellent VoIP phone system for bigger companies."

"Currently using 8x8. Would not recommend."

#26

Microsoft Teams

4.5

(2)

"Microsoft Teams. EOT."

"Microsoft Teams phones work perfectly fine and works seamlessly with the rest of the Office 365 ecosystem."

#27

VoIPstudio

4.5

(2)

"They offer a full-featured cloud PBX with a simple, intuitive app"

"It’s affordable, has all the features you need, including analytics, and works with HubSpot."

#28

Zadarma

4.5

(2)

"Check zadarma"

"The Zadarma VoIP service integrates well with HubSpot CRM."

#29

JustCall

4.5

(2)

"It's user-friendly, affordable, and offers many useful features for the sales team."

"You can try out JustCall. It has all the features you listed..."

#30

Genesys Cloud

4.5

(2)

"Genesys Cloud if price is not a concern"

"Genesys Cloud if price is not a concern..."

#31

Twilio

4.5

(2)

"Look Into twilio"

"We use twillo , pretty decent"

#32

GoTo

3.0

(3)

"GoTo has made working from home 1,000 times easier."

"GoTo/Jive had more PBX features and has much better hardware phone support."

#33

Aircall

4.0

(2)

"For VoIP services that integrate well with HubSpot CRM, consider options like Aircall..."

"Aircall."

#34

Linphone

4.0

(2)

"Linphone."

"Linphone is a great free softphone that is cross-platform and supports SIP accounts."

#35

Local VoIP

3.5

(2)

"Go with a reseller who can support you like Apple would."

"Find a local company who provides VoIP services that meet your feature needs."

#36

Starlink

3.0

(2)

"I just installed Starlink business with sip trunks and the quality isn't amazing."

"I'm running VoIP across Starlink with very little issue."

#37

FlyNumber

3.0

(2)

"Affordable virtual number for just $2.95 a month."

"Mobile number is more expensive at $15."

#38

Nextivia

2.5

(2)

"Pretty decent pricing and been decent customer support."

"Many bad reviews regarding app issues, sound quality, and customer service."

#39

CoPilot VoIP

5.0

(1)

"You should look into CoPilot VoIP."

#40

PrimeVOX

5.0

(1)

"EXCEPTIONAL company culture and they pride themselves on 24/7 live customer service."

#41

QuickTalk

5.0

(1)

"I'm using Quicktalk for a few months now. You get everything a small business needs to manage business calls for only $9 per month."

#42

Verizon

5.0

(1)

"Integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Teams, ideal for field operations."

#43

Free Mobile

5.0

(1)

"Includes calls to the US, Canada, and more for a great price."

#44

IMO

5.0

(1)

"IMO and GoChat work fine."

#45

Bicom Systems

5.0

(1)

"They offer a comprehensive suite of VoIP services that fit our needs well."

#46

Curo IP

5.0

(1)

"We use Curo IP (www.curoip.com or something like this) it was provided to us by Rydal Group In the UK. The solution is spot on, the software is really rates by our team."

#47

Readymode

4.0

(1)

"Readymode works really well for us. Very simple. Fairly priced."

#48

Intermedia

4.0

(1)

"Intermedia is better than Ring Central and will meet your needs."

#49

VirtualPBX

4.0

(1)

"Most voip providers has 'unlimited minutes' for local and cheap cost for toll free."

#50

Cisco

4.0

(1)

"Cisco Webex is a solid choice for business communications."

#51

Anveo

4.0

(1)

"Anveo offers a reliable free account subscription with excellent features for both personal and business use."

#52

HubSpot

4.0

(1)

"HubSpot provides excellent CRM tools."

#53

GlobalCallForwarding

4.0

(1)

"GlobalCallForwarding is a cost-effective option."

#54

TP-Link

4.0

(1)

"This device effectively converts WiFi to Ethernet, making it easy to connect Yealink Wireless Base stations."

#55

Mizu

4.0

(1)

"Switching to G711u improved the quality and reduced latency significantly."

#56

3cx

4.0

(1)

"3cx offers a free hosted version for up to 10 users and has various apps for different platforms."

#57

Sangoma

4.0

(1)

"A good alternative to consider."

#58

Gochat

4.0

(1)

"Gochat works well for personal calls."

#59

GoTo Connect

4.0

(1)

"GoTo Connect is another."

#60

Unitel

4.0

(1)

"Unitel is a more affordable and easier-to-manage VoIP provider."

#61

MightyCall

4.0

(1)

"MightyCall is a more affordable and easier-to-manage VoIP provider."

#62

Callture

4.0

(1)

"Callture is a more affordable and easier-to-manage VoIP provider."

#63

GoToConnect

4.0

(1)

"Otherwise, gotoconnect is another good option but pricier."

#64

iTeleCenter

4.0

(1)

"Recently switched to iTeleCenter, works pretty well and they're economical as well."

#65

OIT VoIP

4.0

(1)

"Best customer service out of any VOIP provider, impeccable quality of service when it works."

#66

Synchro MSP

4.0

(1)

"Better alternative to Sherpa Desk with unlimited points and better integrations."

#67

Peppermint

4.0

(1)

"A free open source alternative that is better than Sherpa Desk."

#68

UV Desk

4.0

(1)

"Another free open source alternative that is better than Sherpa Desk."

#69

Zammad

4.0

(1)

"A low-cost open source alternative."

#70

ClearlyIP

4.0

(1)

"ClearlyIP! It’s a hosted PBX and costs about $10/user for non profits."

#71

Skype

4.0

(1)

"Just get a Skype number. It’s cheap, gives you a local number."

#72

Fusion Broadband

4.0

(1)

"Find a company in your area that does what Fusion Broadband can do."

#73

Telnyx

4.0

(1)

"Pay $5/month/user (who needs a phone) to get phone functionality with direct routing pointed to Telnyx."

#74

Various VoIP Vendors

4.0

(1)

"There are many regional VoIP/Unified Communications vendors who can meet your needs."

#75

Zoom Phone

4.0

(1)

"I'm looking to switch to Zoom phone system this week, I think. It looks like it has most of everything that I need."

#76

Google Fi

4.0

(1)

"Both Google Fi and Mint Mobile allow a thing called WiFi calling that allow your normal number to work transparently anyplace you have a suitable WiFi connection, without extra charges."

#77

FusionPBX

3.0

(1)

"Fusion PBX, but it's surely overkill."

#78

Yeastar

3.0

(1)

"The Yeastar ATA is inexpensive but tricky to configure."

#79

Yealink

3.0

(1)

"They're OK."

#80

Sideline

3.0

(1)

"Maybe look into Sideline?"

#81

Swedish VoIP

3.0

(1)

"Sign up for 10 of these: https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=swedish%20voip"

#82

Avaya

2.0

(1)

"Avaya Cloud is just a whitelabelled version of RingCentral, which may not meet all needs."

#83

Telus

2.0

(1)

"Ooma is cheaper but requires WiFi and power to work."

#84

Grandstream

2.0

(1)

"They're cheap but sometimes buggy."

#85

Phone.com

2.0

(1)

"Phone.com's online reviews over the past year have scared me away."

#86

Ninja

2.0

(1)

"Costly at least $180 a month after ramp up."

#87

Sherpa Desk

1.0

(1)

"Very limited features and incredibly lackluster."

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