GoTo OpenVoice vs Phonesty

GoTo OpenVoice provides reservationless, audio-only conferencing for calls of up to 500 participants. Toll and toll-free numbers are available in over 50 countries. Attendees in 35 countries can use Call Me to join by answering a phone call; when Call Me is enabled, organizers can use Dial Out to connect up to five attendees. Web controls include muting callers, locking calls, and recording. Call recording is free, and recordings can be saved as MP3 files. The free OpenVoice mobile app supports managing audio meetings from iPhone or Android, while Outlook and Google integrations let users schedule calls from their calendars. OpenVoice is available on the web, Android, and iOS. GoTo offers a free trial by request through an audio specialist, but pricing is available on request. GoTo describes the service as suitable for small and midsize businesses as well as enterprises. It also provides compliance documents, including 2024 UCC SOC3 and a sub-processor disclosure, and describes its security approach as using comprehensive controls and a zero trust architecture.

Phonesty provides telephone conference calls and video conferencing, including sessions that combine telephone and web access. Its Free plan is free and is described for private use. Free lists dial-in numbers in the USA and Germany, unlimited participants under a fair-use policy, and an online call log covering up to three months. Dial-in conferencing costs 0 cents per minute, though participants pay their telephone provider’s normal fixed-line call charges. Premium costs $3.95 a month and is described for advanced private use. Professional costs $19.95 a month, billed monthly including VAT, and is intended for business use. Professional includes screen sharing, participant webphone access, scheduling, quick-dial entries, plenum mode and rights management. Local dial-in numbers are offered in 37 countries, but Free lists only the USA and Germany. Dial-out calls are billed per participant by the second, with rates varying by destination and network. Conference controls include voice menus; Professional adds a web interface, muting, disconnect controls and room locking. The FAQ says Premium includes MP3 recording, available to download for seven days.