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Best Cloud Telephony Solutions in 2026

Cloud telephony solutions provide business calling through services that run on platforms such as web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and APIs. This list is for people comparing phone systems and related calling tools.

24 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

3CX
by 3CX
Free plan WebWindowsLinux+3

7.7 Free plan · paid from $300/yr Visit site
2

CallHippo

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

Choose CallHippo for a business phone system with multiple numbers, routing, voicemail transcription and CRM connections.

7.6 From $18/user/mo (annual) · 10-day trial Visit site
3

Dialpad Meetings

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Choose Dialpad Meetings if your team wants video meetings with browser or app joining, collaboration tools, and AI-generated transcripts or recaps.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
4

MyOperator
by MyOperator
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

Pick MyOperator if your team wants calling, WhatsApp, and AI agents in a shared customer communication platform, with a limited-feature sandbox trial to explore selected workflows.

7.4 From ₹5,000/mo (annual) Visit site
5

Zadarma
by Zadarma
Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

Zadarma combines business calling features with web and device apps. Compare the listed plan allowances carefully, since they differ by plan.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $39/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
6

Acefone
by Acefone
Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+4

Acefone combines multichannel business communications with contact-center workflows, integrations, and listed security controls.

6.6 From ₹1,599/user/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
7

Exotel Business Phone System
by Exotel Business Phone System
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Exotel combines business calling, routing, automation, analytics, and integrations for small teams.

6.4 From ₹9,999 · 7-day trial Visit site
8

Google Voice for business

Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Google Voice for business combines calling, routing, voicemail transcription, and administration across major platforms.

6.4 From $10/user/mo Visit site
9

Knowlarity Cloud Contact Center
by Knowlarity Cloud Contact Center
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Knowlarity provides cloud call handling with routing, recording, CRM connections, and mobile access.

6.3 From ₹1,999/mo Visit site
10

Nextiva
by Nextiva
Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+5

Nextiva combines business calling with messaging, meetings, and collaboration features across its plans. The listed monthly options begin at $15 a month, and there is no free plan or trial.

6.2 From $15/user/mo Visit site
11

NFON Cloudya
by NFON Cloudya
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Cloudya combines business calling features with web, desktop, and mobile access.

6.2 From €6.80/user/mo Visit site
12

sipgate team

Free plan iPhoneLinuxMac+2

6.2 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
13

Quo
by Quo
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Quo combines business calling across desktop and mobile platforms with call routing and voicemail features.

6.1 From $15/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
14

Avaya Cloud Office
by Avaya Cloud Office
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Avaya Cloud Office brings business communications into one service with broad platform coverage and several plan tiers.

6.0 Visit site
15

GoTo Connect

Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

GoTo Connect spans business phone features, customer messaging, and contact center tools.

5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
16

VoIPstudio
by VoIPstudio
Free trial AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

VoIPstudio combines routing, business numbers, apps, integrations, and call-center functions across several paid options.

5.9 From $6/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
17

Grasshopper
by Grasshopper
Paid WebWindowsMac+2

Grasshopper offers a clear progression from one-user calling to unlimited-user plans with more numbers and extensions.

5.8 From $14/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
18

Zoom Phone
by Zoom Phone
Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Choose Zoom Phone if you need a cloud phone system with routing tools, voicemail transcription, and connected communications across multiple platforms.

5.8 From $10/user/mo Visit site
19

Ooma Office
by Ooma Office
Paid WebWindowsMac+2

Ooma Office combines business calling features with desktop and mobile access across five platforms.

5.6 From $19.95/user/mo Visit site
20

VirtualPBX
by VirtualPBX
Paid WebWindowsiPhone+1

VirtualPBX provides core business phone features with desktop and mobile applications.

5.5 From $15/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
21

Vonage Business Communications

Paid WebWindowsMac+2

Vonage Business Communications combines business calling features with desktop and mobile access.

5.4 From $17.99/mo (annual) Visit site
22

Wildix
by Wildix
Paid WebWindowsMac+3

Choose Wildix if your organization needs business communications across desktop and mobile platforms and its listed call features fit your needs.

5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
23

RingCentral RingEX
by RingCentral RingEX
Paid AndroidiPhone

RingEX brings core business communications and collaboration into one app, with broad integrations and mobile support.

5.3 From $19.99/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
24

Tata Tele Smartflo

Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

4.6 From ₹950/user/mo Visit site

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Compare free plans, trial terms and paid starting prices. Check call recording, auto attendant, mobile apps, international calling, number types and video conferencing, then review the licence if you need to read or change code.

Questions

Do these cloud telephony tools have free plans?

A free plan is offered by items on this list. Check the individual product details for what the plan includes and any limits.

Can I try a cloud telephony service before paying?

A free trial is offered by items on this list. Trial length and terms differ, so review the product details before starting.

Which platforms do these services support?

Platforms represented on this list include iOS, Android, web, Windows, macOS and API access. Confirm support for your devices before choosing.

What features should I compare?

Compare call recording, auto attendant, mobile apps, international calling, number types and video conferencing, along with free and paid options.

What paid prices are listed?

CallHippo lists pricing from $18 per user per month with annual billing. Google Voice for business lists pricing from $10 per user per month. GoTo Connect provides pricing on request.

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