RingCentral vs Google Voice
Is either VoIP provider right for you? Compare both with CloudTalk and decide which is the best fit for your business’s needs.
RingCentral vs Google Voice
and How They Compare to CloudTalk
RingCentral | Grasshopper | CloudTalk | |
---|---|---|---|
Annual Price Overview | $19.99 - $49.99 | $26 - $80 | $25 - $50 |
Monthly Price Overview | $29.99 - $59.99 | $29 - $89 | $30 - $60 |
Free Trial |
Yes - 14 days.
Requires a credit card. |
Yes - 7 days.
Doesn’t require a credit card. |
Yes - 14 days.
Doesn’t require a credit card. |
Integrations |
Standard includes basic integrations, such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace or Slack. |
Integrates with 8 external tools, including Zapier and Livechat. |
40+ CRM, Helpdesk, E-commerce, Sales Automation, Business Intelligence, and other integrations. CRM integrations include industry leaders like HubSpot, Zapier or Intercom. |
Mobile Application | Yes, compatible with both Android and iOS. | Yes, compatible with both Android and iOS. |
Yes, compatible with both Android and iOS.
Available in Starter plan. |
Min/Max amount of users | One user within all plans. |
One user within all plans.
No maximum limit. |
One user within all plans. |
Extensions | Included in all plans. |
Extensions available in all plans.
3 in Solo plan,
6 in Partner plan, unlimited in Small Business plan. |
Up to 8-digit extensions with site codes from a Premium plan. |
Click to Call | Does not mention this feature. | Does not mention this feature. | Yes, from a starter pack. |
Call recording |
Missing in Essential plan, on-demand in Standard. |
No. | Available in all plans. |
Call tagging | Does not mention this feature. | Does not mention this feature. | Yes. |
Local numbers | Available as an add-on. | Available in all plans. |
1 local number free for each plan. |
Toll-free numbers | Does not mention this feature. | Available in all plans. | Available in all plans. |
Smart dialer | Does not mention this feature. | Does not mention this feature. |
Yes, also offers predictive and power dialers. |
Automated Call Distribution (ACD) | Does not mention this feature. | Does not mention this feature. | Yes. |
Open API | Does not mention this feature. | Yes. | Yes. |
Customer support options | Offers live chat, community, online support case, and FAQ. | Customer support handled by the GoTo platform. Phone support + Knowledge Base available. |
Customer support available 24/7.
We offer email, phone, chat support, and an option of a dedicated account manager. |
RingCentral vs Google Voice
Pricing: Which Service Fits Your Budget?
RingCentral
RingCentral has 4 plans that range in price from $19.99 at the cheapest to $49.99 at the most expensive, billed per user per month annually. If you’d rather pay month-to-month, those price points become $29.99 at the cheapest and $59.99 at the most expensive.

Google Voice
Google Voice offers a 3-tiered pricing system, starting with its $10-per-month “Starter” package and scaling up towards its $30-per-month “Premier” package.

Pricing winner:
Google Voice
While it certainly lacks some business-oriented features, Google Voice simply can’t be beat regarding affordability.
Features: Which Phone System Powers Your Team Better?
RingCentral
RingCentral offers an impressive lineup of features designed to make call center agents’ work more efficient and enjoyable. Unlimited video conferencing and visual voicemail perks are just a few notable ones.

Google Voice
Google Voice leaves much to be desired in a lot of areas. For example, the interface doesn’t offer any extensions. This can be an issue for small business owners, as extensions conveniently connect callers to different departments and personnel.
Features winner:
RingCentral
RingCentral comes out on top when it comes to features. Things like extension availability and visual voicemail perks really set it apart from Google Voice.
Customer Satisfaction: Which Service Has the Happiest Customers?
RingCentral
RingCentral, earned a 4.3 out of 5 on Capterra and a 4.0 out of 5 on G2.

Google Voice
According to reviews on Capterra’s platform, Google Voice has an overall customer satisfaction score of 4.5 out of 5. Google Voice earned a score of 4.2 out of 5 on G2.

Customer Satisfaction winner: Google Voice
Google Voice is the Customer Satisfaction winner, as it had higher overall scores on both review platforms.
Not convinced? Meet CloudTalk!
Cloudtalk’s calling software is earning more and more recognition with each passing day. We ranked 3rd of the top 30 HubSpot Integrations by G2 Industry Leaders.
CloudTalk also works seamlessly with all HubSpot plans. If you are a loyal HubSpot user, our software should be your number 1 option.
How CloudTalk compares to RingCentral and GoogleVoice
While RingCentral offers 48 features, CloudTalk has you covered with 70 tools that adapt to all business needs.
RingCentral users miss a certain level of automation that CloudTalk excels in. How much time and energy can you save simply by automating your case logging?
CloudTalk is the winner in terms of advanced analytics. With Custom reporting from CloudTalk, you can filter any data, search by agent, phone number, queue, timeframe, etc.
Pricing: Transparent memberships for
businesses of any size
CloudTalk may be on the more expensive side — with plans ranging between $25 and $50 user/month paid annually ($30 – $60 user/month paid monthly) — yet we offer high-end services that clearly demonstrate our value. CloudTalk offers a fully customizable plan, so you can pay only for what you need.
Furthermore, while Dialpad and RingCentral are extensively used by smaller businesses, CloudTalk aims mainly at mid-size companies looking to grow. Therefore, although you pay more, CloudTalk adapts to your future needs, offering you a long-term solution.
Features
Out of CloudTalk’s 70 features, our flagship tools include several advanced dialers (power, predictive, and smart). Furthermore, you can send a call to the most fitting agent best suited to handle the call based on predefined parameters with Skill-based and Caller-based routing.
By using our Call Notes and Tags, your reps are better informed about customer’s calling history. That gives you an opportunity to offer personalized customer service. Additionally, CloudTalk also lets you keep a local presence. We offer over 160 international numbers.
Still not convinced?
Our results speak for themselves
14 days of free trial
There are no hidden charges and no need to add credit card details when subscribing for a free 14-day trial.
24/7 Customer Support
Our dedicated customer support team always puts a smile on your face by answering your questions promptly.
Set up in less than 5 minutes
Our software has a user-friendly interface, it’s simple and practical. It can be set up in less than 5 minutes. No need for IT support.
9 globally distributed data centers
Instead of relying on a single partner, we have built strong relationships with telco partners all across the world which helps us secure better calling routes and offer stronger connections.