Google Voice for business vs Talkroute
Google Voice for business
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| Figure | Google Voice for business | Talkroute |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 14 |
| Spec score · Voicemail Transcription Software | 9.0 (#1) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Spec score · Business Phone Systems | 8.8 (#18) | 8.7 (#26) |
| Auto attendant | Yes | Yes |
| Business numbers | local | multiple |
| Call handling | Admins can assign and port numbers, manage billing, and configure ring groups and multi-level auto attendants. | Features include call forwarding and routing, simultaneous ringing, menus, extensions, live call transfer, and scheduled forwarding. |
| Calling | Users can make and receive calls on mobile devices, laptops, and supported desk phones, including directly in Gmail. | The plans include unlimited calling, and the pricing page specifies unlimited U.S. and Canada minutes subject to reasonable use policies. |
| Call routing | custom | custom |
| Desktop and mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Included users | 10 | 1 |
| Integrations | The page describes integrations with Google Meet, Calendar, and Gmail, plus SIP Link and HP Poly desk phones. | Talkroute offers an API for connecting its data with CRMs, help desks, dashboards, and internal tools, and its support center lists Zapier integration information. |
| Support | The Starter business plan includes 24/7 access to Google Voice support. | Email support is listed as available 24/7, while phone and chat support hours are Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–7 p.m. CST and Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. CST. |
| Voicemail transcription | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Google Voice for business
- Starter$10 a month
- Standard$20 a month
- Premier$30 a month
Talkroute
- BasicPrice not published
- PlusPrice not published
- ProPrice not published
- EnterprisePrice not published
- Video BasicFree
- Video PlusFree
- Video ProFree
- Business Phone Basic$19 a month
- Business Phone Plus$39 a month
- Bulk Texting Starter$55 a month
In their own words
Google Voice for business
Google Voice for business has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Talkroute
Talkroute is a virtual phone system for managing business calls, messages, and meetings. It supports multiple business numbers, custom call routing, an auto attendant, voicemail transcription, call forwarding, simultaneous ringing, menus, extensions, live transfers, and scheduled forwarding. Calling plans include unlimited U.S. and Canada minutes, subject to reasonable use policies. SMS and MMS are available, with monthly message allowances varying by plan; outbound messages may require number verification and follow carrier rules. Video meetings support up to 100 participants, with screen sharing, whiteboard, and file sharing depending on plan. The service offers an API for connecting data with other tools, though API access is reviewed per account and the public API does not provide direct voice calling. Talkroute lists Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows platforms, plus desktop and mobile apps. There is no free plan; the pricing note lists a starting price of $19/mo and a seven-day trial. Business Phone Basic is $19 a month and includes one user, one number, one mailbox, and 500 monthly texts.