Published 2025-01-26 by TechNet Team
When businesses move to VoIP, they discover there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Here's a breakdown of the major options.
Option 1: Simple Cloud VoIP / Hosted PBX
Best for: Small businesses wanting reliable phones without complexity
Our solution: $5/user/month + $1/DID + $0.01/minute. All features included, you own your phones, no contracts.
Pros: Lowest cost, simple, no lock-in | Cons: Fewer enterprise integrations
Option 2: Microsoft Teams Phone
Best for: Businesses already using Microsoft 365
Make and receive calls directly in Teams. Requires Microsoft 365 + Phone System license (~$8-15/user/month extra).
Pros: Unified Teams experience | Cons: More expensive, complex licensing
Option 3: RingCentral
Best for: Mid-size businesses wanting full unified communications
Voice, video, messaging, fax, extensive integrations. $20-45/user/month.
Pros: Feature-rich, polished apps | Cons: Expensive, annual contracts
Option 4: Zoom Phone
Best for: Businesses already using Zoom for video
Native integration with Zoom Meetings. $10-20/user/month.
Pros: Great Zoom integration | Cons: Less mature phone features
Option 5: Others (8x8, Vonage, Dialpad)
Each has different strengths - international calling, API focus, AI features, etc.
How to Choose
- Lowest cost, simple: Cloud VoIP (our solution)
- Microsoft 365 integration: Teams Phone
- Full unified communications: RingCentral
- Video-first: Zoom Phone
We Can Help with Any of These
We set up and manage simple cloud VoIP, Microsoft Teams Phone, RingCentral, Zoom Phone, and hybrid setups. Contact us to discuss which option makes sense for your business.