Business phone systems and second-number apps for small teams. Shared numbers, texting, call routing and voicemail, with real prices.
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$19/mo per user
Small teams wanting a shared business number with texting on their own phones.
Not for: Businesses needing UK local numbers or a traditional desk-phone system.
Price checked 8 Oct 2026 on quo.comVisit Quo (formerly OpenPhone) (opens in a new tab)
Starter $19/user/mo billed monthly ($15 billed annually); Business $33 ($23); Scale $47 ($35). Taxes and fees added at checkout.
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$29/mo
iPhone-centric small teams who want pay-by-job-volume pricing with unlimited users.
Not for: High-volume businesses doing hundreds of jobs a month on a tight budget, or Android-only teams.
Price checked 8 Oct 2026 on servicem8.comVisit ServiceM8 (opens in a new tab)
Free plan: 1 user, 30 jobs/mo. Starter $29/mo (unlimited users, 50 jobs/mo); Growing $79 (150 jobs); Premium $149 (500); Premium Plus $349 (1500+). Priced by jobs, not users. Prices in USD on US page. ServiceM8 Phone add-on from $19/mo.
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$30/mo per user
Office teams of 3+ handling sales/support calls with CRM integrations.
Not for: Solo operators (3-license minimum).
Price checked 8 Oct 2026 on aircall.io · billed yearlyVisit Aircall (opens in a new tab)
Essentials $30/license/mo billed annually, minimum 3 licenses; Professional $50/license; monthly-billed price not shown (annual = 25% discount). AI Voice Agents from $100/mo minimum. 'Free access' offered, no trial length stated.
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On request
Small US service companies that want job management with a built-in phone system.
Not for: Buyers who want transparent self-serve pricing, or UK businesses.
Price checked 8 Oct 2026 on workiz.comVisit Workiz (opens in a new tab)
No prices shown: Standard, Pro, Ultimate all 'Request pricing'. FAQ: 7-day free trial, no card; annual plans discounted ('save $400+'). Currency/unit not stated.
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Teams wanting an AI-heavy cloud phone system with transcription.
Not for: Solo trades who only need one number.
Price checked 8 Oct 2026 on dialpad.comVisit Dialpad (opens in a new tab)
Plan prices on the pricing page are JavaScript-rendered and could not be read; AI Agent priced via credit pools (contact sales). 'Try free' shown without stated length.
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Growing teams wanting a full business phone system with desk phones and call queues.
Not for: Solo operators who just need a second number on their mobile.
Price checked 8 Oct 2026 on ringcentral.comVisit RingCentral (opens in a new tab)
RingEX per-user prices are rendered by a 'Number of users' selector and were not readable from the page; only 'Save up to 33% by paying annually' visible. Add-on AI Receptionist 'Starts at $39'. 14-day trial for new subscribers (up to 20 lines, no SMS).
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What Quo does for a small US business: a second number on your mobile, automatic replies to missed calls, an optional AI agent and real prices.
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Send professional quotes and invoices, and chase less.
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Get paid by card, link or on the spot.
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