Quo vs Talkroute
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| Figure | Quo | Talkroute |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15/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 |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 14 |
| Spec score · Business Phone Systems | 9.2 (#5) | 8.7 (#26) |
| Spec score · Voicemail Transcription Software | 8.8 (#3) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Auto attendant | Yes | Yes |
| Business numbers | multiple | multiple |
| Call routing | The service provides call routing, simultaneous ringing, ring orders, forwarding and warm transfers. | custom |
| Desktop and mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | The integration directory lists HubSpot, Salesforce, Jobber, Pipedrive, Zoho CRM, Attio, Clio, Slack, Zapier, Make, Gong, ChatGPT, Claude and others. | Talkroute offers an API for connecting its data with CRMs, help desks, dashboards, and internal tools, and its support center lists Zapier integration information. |
| Messaging | Quo supports SMS and MMS, scheduled messages, auto-replies, snippets and AI-generated replies. | Talkroute supports SMS and MMS, with monthly message quantities varying by plan; outgoing messages may require number verification and follow carrier rules. |
| Voicemail transcription | Yes | Yes |
Plans
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
Quo
Quo is a paid business phone service with web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android support. It offers desktop and mobile apps, multiple business numbers, an auto attendant, custom call routing and voicemail transcription. Quo has no free plan, but a seven-day trial is listed. Its pricing note gives a starting rate of $15/user/mo on an annual term. Separately, monthly plan listings show Starter at $19 a month, Business at $33 a month and Scale at $47 a month. Each of those monthly listings includes one phone number per user and 1,000 free automation credits. The annual starting-price note and monthly plan figures are distinct details, so readers should check which billing term applies to their choice. With support for five listed platforms and both mobile and desktop apps, Quo provides business calling across a range of devices. Its call-handling options include routing calls and directing callers through an auto attendant.
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.