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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Google Voice

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Voice is a free IP telephony service that provides users with one phone number that can be forwarded to multiple phones or devices. It includes features such as call forwarding, voicemail translation, text messaging, and voice calls. Fees may apply for international calling.

    $10

    per month

    Grasshopper

    Score6.1 out of 10
    N/AGrasshopper is an IP telephony business communication solution that provides companies with a toll-free or local phone number. It has both desktop and mobile applications and includes features such as custom greeting recording, call forwarding, call transfer, call reporting, and voicemail.

    $18

    per month for a single user

    Zello for Work

    Score10 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Zello for Work is designed to turn any smartphone into a user-friendly push-to-talk (PTT) device on any network. This can be done with the user’s existing smartphones or ruggedized devices. Zello users can speak in groups or to direct contacts, decreasing nonessential noise in the work environment.

    $8

    per month

    Pricing
    Google VoiceGrasshopperZello for Work
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $10
    per user/per month
    Standard
    $20
    per user/per month
    Premier
    $30
    per user/per month
    True Solo
    $18
    per month for a single user
    Solo Plus
    $32
    per month
    Small Business
    $70
    per month
    Business
    $6.80
    per user/per month
    Enterprise
    Contact for quote
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Google VoiceGrasshopperZello for Work
    Free Trial
    NoYesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee$6 per user, per month
    Additional Details20% discount available for annual pricing.Zello for Work Hosted subscriptions are pre-paid but eligible for a 15% discount on all annual subscriptions. The Zello for Work Server price is a one time fee, with annual support being the only recurring payment. Support renewal is 20% of the cumulative cost of the server.
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    Community Pulse
    Google VoiceGrasshopperZello for Work
    Considered Multiple Products
    Google
    Chose Google Voice
    Google Voice isn't as comprehensive as Grasshopper or CallFire, however, it is a (mainly) free service. CallFire and Grasshopper are more suited towards VoIP commercial applications where as Google Voice is most suited for personal usage.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Voice
    It cost more than Google voice and set up might be more technical and tedious than Google Voice is. It also has some good features, like the cloud base phone directory, which you can transfer them directly to any mobile device phone book and make calls directly from your mobile …
    Incentivized
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Chose Grasshopper
    Grasshopper is built for businesses and is the perfect wrapper around our team's individual Google Voice lines.
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    I've been a user of both Grasshopper and Google Voice, and Grasshopper seems to be a bit easier to maintain and use from my perspective. Google Voice had a lot of issues with getting a "Local" phone number. It also seems from my use that Grasshopper is a better choice and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Grasshopper
    I liked the interface and pricing model better. I also like the app way better than RingCentral's which is a dumpster fire. I really like being able to dial out easily from my phone from a Grasshopper number, though I wish I could somehow do that from my mail dailer. Either …
    Incentivized
    Zello Inc
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    95%
    Would buy again
    41 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    46 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    41 Answers
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    45 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    39 Answers
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    43 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    27 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    42 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    35 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    46 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Google VoiceGrasshopperZello for Work
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Google Voice and Grasshopper and Zello for Work
    Feature
    Google Voice
    5.3
    53 Ratings
    40% below category average
    Grasshopper
    9.7
    46 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Zello for Work
    -
    Ratings
    Hosted PBX6.025 Ratings9.423 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)3.027 Ratings10.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    User templates1.419 Ratings10.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call reports7.046 Ratings9.433 Ratings00 Ratings
    Directory of employee names9.027 Ratings9.434 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Google Voice and Grasshopper and Zello for Work
    Feature
    Google Voice
    8.4
    67 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Grasshopper
    9.6
    51 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Zello for Work
    -
    Ratings
    Answering rules8.546 Ratings9.247 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call recording8.152 Ratings9.622 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call park6.422 Ratings9.812 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call screening10.060 Ratings10.036 Ratings00 Ratings
    Message alerts9.065 Ratings9.243 Ratings00 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Google Voice and Grasshopper and Zello for Work
    Feature
    Google Voice
    7.5
    44 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Grasshopper
    7.9
    12 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Zello for Work
    -
    Ratings
    Video conferencing6.022 Ratings7.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio conferencing8.039 Ratings7.77 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video screen sharing8.014 Ratings8.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant messaging8.027 Ratings8.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Google Voice and Grasshopper and Zello for Work
    Feature
    Google Voice
    7.2
    63 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Grasshopper
    8.9
    48 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Zello for Work
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile app for iOS6.945 Ratings8.935 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android7.451 Ratings8.929 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Small Businesses
    CallFire
    Score9.7 out of 10
    CallFire
    Score9.7 out of 10
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    Score9.7 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Fuze
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Fuze
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Fuze
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Score8.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Google VoiceGrasshopperZello for Work
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.5
    (73 ratings)
    7.8
    (56 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.3
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (11 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (35 ratings)
    9.0
    (42 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Professional Services
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Google VoiceGrasshopperZello for Work
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    I do think Google Voice works well for organizations that do not have a support team meant to provide regular telephone support, and instead do so on an ad hoc basis. I would not recommend it for high-volume call activities, such as SDR motions.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    Grasshopper is well suited for basic needs of texting in and out as well as calling out if you would like to avoid using your personal line. It also eliminates the need to have a dedicated land land in your office or business. You can obtain a vanity number and forward calls through grasshopper.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Pros
    Google
    • Google Voice has been great for setting up additional phone lines and numbers.
    • The voicemail inbox is a great feature and you can see when messages come in online and listen to the messages from your computer.
    • Google Voice allows us to have multiple phone numbers and lines for specific business purposes.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • I like that there are differing voicemails for each extension, to keep up with the image of calling a separate line.
    • I love the voicemail text emails. I believe we pay a little extra, but worth every penny for those urgent calls while I am in a meeting.
    • The cost is very reasonable for the value added to our company.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Cons
    Google
    • There has not been much innovation since the initial release.
    • It doesn't handle SMS well.
    • It does not natively integrate with CRM without legacy complication
    • It is not supported by Google as it once was
    • Call Recording is non-existent
    • Call-Tree or Virtual Auto-Attendant needs are not available
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • It would be nice to have the ability to transfer some calls to another Grasshopper IVR, for those customers who mistakenly dial the wrong number (we have two incoming numbers, one for corporate and one for sales).
    • Likewise, it would be nice to have the ability to forward to a toll-free number, which would have allowed us to work around the inability to transfer between IVRs (see above).
    • Lastly, it would be great to have an 'emergency' switch setting (default off but could be toggled on) that would let us override all IVR settings and transfer all incoming calls elsewhere (either to a direct dial or toll free number) for those rare times when we cannot take any calls (such as a weather emergency OR the one time each year we take all of our staff on a retreat) - that would allow us to send all calls to a backup answering service rather than just voicemail.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Likelihood to Renew
    Google
    Google Voice has been invaluable for us in our effort to provide exceptional customer service. With Google Voice, we have been able to increase our customer interactions while reducing the wait time to reach a live person on our team. We couldn't be more pleased with the way things have worked out since implementing Google Voice.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    No answers on this topic
    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Google
    I think it works really well in the arena it operates in, but not so well in areas where an enterprise system would be more appropriate. It's great for quick solutions that just work, but not so much for more complex call management tasks.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    The admin functions are kind of confusing in the old interface which was my most recent experience on the admin side.
    Incentivized
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    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Google
    They do not offer support unless you have the Business account for Google Voice under G Suite. This is tough, because Google doesn't really have a customer support team for this service, so when it gets shut down for a few hours, we have no choice but to wait it out. But this doesn't happen that often, which is great.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    When I was setting up my account I contacted support a couple of times. They were also very professional, personable, and helpful. Their response is prompt and thorough. I'm confident I can get any question answered as well as help with any issue I might have. That's pretty important to me.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Google
    It is a pretty seamless program to transfer to, even for people who either have little experience with these programs or people who were stuck on Skype
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
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    Zello Inc
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    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    The integrations of Google Voice with all our devices are flawless, Android, iOS, Windows, Linux and Mac. Also, the call performance is far superior on wifi as well as on mobile data. With Skype, we had several problems with personal accounts, performance issues, and in general, it felt awkward to use it.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    I have not used any other phone services like Grasshopper. I know that there is another option out there called Ruby, which is more like a virtual receptionist but since I did not try it out I cannot compare the two. When I started my company I found the services that Grasshopper offers to be perfect. It still works for us and we have no need to change to anything else right now.
    Incentivized
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    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Google
    Google Voice should be also be use to those who have difficulty in speaking English. So the contract term will need to be a little strict as Google Voice is used in navigations as the part of GPRS navigation is personal. The private data need to be in control much more securely and safely.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
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    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Professional Services
    Google
    It help to connect with the products that we use as a part. We need to get in touch with our professional world. It is like a tool that helps us to get in touch with everything from A to Z in our professional careers. So we need to be in touch with everything as linearly as the jpb can be done.
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
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    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Google
    • Cost for Google Voice is stellar, starting at $10/mo per user.
    • While it doesn't offer a new Audio/Video conferencing solution it does integrate with GSuite so it makes use of Google Calendar and Hangouts/ Google Meet.
    • Gets the employee's to use their company phone numbers more as texting is easy and deployment is simple.
    • The cell phone app is reliable and easy to deploy.
    Incentivized
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    GoTo formerly LogMeIn
    • It's allowed us to keep cost down. Other phone systems can seriously get outrageous in implementation and monthly fees!
    • It's allowed our team the confidence to work in locations outside of the office and still be seen as professionals.
    • It's decreased the amount of time spent on unwanted sales calls via the call screening application.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Zello Inc
    No answers on this topic
    ScreenShots

    Zello for Work Screenshots

    Screenshot of Zello's large push-to-talk button is user friendly for everyone. Users can also send photos or text enabled Call Alerts.Screenshot of Live user presence tells you who's available or busy.Screenshot of Speak to multiple people at a time using Zello Channels. Different types of channels allow you to turn them on/off.Screenshot of Replay messages easily with Zello History. You can also read your Call Alerts and view photos.Screenshot of Zello for Work lets you create users/channels, modify client settings, listen to Cloud History, and deploy applications from a centralized management console.Screenshot of Choose who users can listen and speak to with User Roles. You can create a channel where drivers don't have to hear each other to reduce the noise while they are driving!