Google Voice vs. Onstream Meetings

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Google Voice
Score 7.8 out of 10
N/A
Google 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
Onstream Meetings
Score 5.0 out of 10
N/A
Onstream Meetings allows users to set up and manage meetings in the cloud. The platform does not require any pre installation, training or configuration. It includes advanced security options, and unlimited monthly meetings. Pricing starts at $19/month for up to 25 participants. Onsteam Meetings has a simple interface for both moderators and participants, and is easy to use. Features include live video & audio streaming, messaging & chat, whiteboard & markup, a content library,…N/A
Pricing
Google VoiceOnstream Meetings
Editions & Modules
Starter
$10
per user/per month
Standard
$20
per user/per month
Premier
$30
per user/per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Google VoiceOnstream Meetings
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Google VoiceOnstream Meetings
Features
Google VoiceOnstream Meetings
Cloud PBX
Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Product A and Product B
Google Voice
5.3
53 Ratings
41% below category average
Onstream Meetings
-
Ratings
Hosted PBX6.025 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)3.027 Ratings00 Ratings
User templates1.419 Ratings00 Ratings
Call reports6.846 Ratings00 Ratings
Directory of employee names9.027 Ratings00 Ratings
Call Management
Comparison of Call Management features of Product A and Product B
Google Voice
8.4
67 Ratings
1% above category average
Onstream Meetings
-
Ratings
Answering rules8.546 Ratings00 Ratings
Call recording8.352 Ratings00 Ratings
Call park6.422 Ratings00 Ratings
Call screening10.060 Ratings00 Ratings
Message alerts9.065 Ratings00 Ratings
VoIP system collaboration
Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Google Voice
7.5
44 Ratings
7% below category average
Onstream Meetings
-
Ratings
Video conferencing6.122 Ratings00 Ratings
Audio conferencing7.939 Ratings00 Ratings
Video screen sharing8.014 Ratings00 Ratings
Instant messaging8.027 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile apps
Comparison of Mobile apps features of Product A and Product B
Google Voice
7.0
63 Ratings
14% below category average
Onstream Meetings
-
Ratings
Mobile app for iOS6.745 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app for Android7.351 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
Google Voice
-
Ratings
Onstream Meetings
10.0
1 Ratings
23% above category average
High quality audio00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
High quality video00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Low bandwidth requirements00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Mobile support00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Screen Sharing
Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Product A and Product B
Google Voice
-
Ratings
Onstream Meetings
10.0
1 Ratings
23% above category average
Desktop sharing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Whiteboards00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
Google Voice
-
Ratings
Onstream Meetings
10.0
1 Ratings
20% above category average
Meeting initiation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Record meetings / events00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Slideshows00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
Google Voice
-
Ratings
Onstream Meetings
10.0
1 Ratings
21% above category average
Live chat00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Audience polling00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
Google Voice
-
Ratings
Onstream Meetings
10.0
1 Ratings
22% above category average
User authentication00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Confidential attendee list00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Best Alternatives
Google VoiceOnstream Meetings
Small Businesses
CloudTalk
CloudTalk
Score 7.5 out of 10
Whereby
Whereby
Score 9.9 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
CloudTalk
CloudTalk
Score 7.5 out of 10
JioMeet
JioMeet
Score 9.8 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Score 8.6 out of 10
Webex Meetings
Webex Meetings
Score 8.6 out of 10
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User Ratings
Google VoiceOnstream Meetings
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(71 ratings)
5.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.3
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(9 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.0
(35 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
7.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Professional Services
7.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Google VoiceOnstream Meetings
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.
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Onstream Media
There are other services offered for free with more integration to existing infrastructure.
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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.
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Onstream Media
  • Easy to use
  • Easy to setup
  • Friendly UI
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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
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Onstream Media
  • Integration with existing services
  • With company moving toward VoIP solution this becomes obsolete as we get the same service already included in the price of VoIP and we also do get this ability for free through Office 365 (online version, no dial-in)
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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.
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Onstream Media
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.
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Onstream Media
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.
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Onstream Media
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
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Onstream Media
No answers on this topic
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.
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Onstream Media
I have selected because at the time Skype for Business was horrible and we did not have 3CX at the time. We have acquired 3CX which is great and Skype for Business improved tremendously.
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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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Onstream Media
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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Onstream Media
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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.
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Onstream Media
  • There is no need to purchase new service where you may already have existing service that includes the very same thing
  • It is great for small businesses that need this for presentations, support, etc.
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