Google Voice alternative
Google Voice for Google Workspace is a per-user add-on, billed on top of a Workspace plan. That suits companies already living in Gmail and Calendar. D Line is a standalone phone system priced per workspace from $20/month, with call menus, ring groups, and an AI agent on both plans. We make D Line; Google Voice details link to Google's pages, checked Oct 2026.
Features
| Feature | D Line | Google Voice (Workspace) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One price per workspace; unlimited users and extensions | Per user per month, added to a Google Workspace plan billed separately |
| Plans | Base $20/month or $200/year; Advanced $35/month or $350/year | Starter $10 (up to 10 users), Standard $20, Premier $30 per user |
| Calling | Unlimited US and Canada calling under fair use | Unlimited domestic calling |
| Texting | Business texting $5/month per 10DLC campaign; carrier registration fees billed separately | US texting included |
| Call menus and ring groups | Call menus (IVR) and ring groups on both plans; business-hours routing and call queues on Advanced | Auto attendants and ring groups with queuing from Standard |
| Call recording | Both plans: 2 GB rolling storage on Base, 50 GB plus auto recording on Advanced | On-demand recording from Starter; automatic recording on Premier |
| AI transcripts and summaries | Advanced: AI transcription and call summaries (about 1,000 minutes a month) | AI call notes from Standard (English only); automatic transcription on Premier |
| AI answering | AI agent on both plans (Base AI agent / Advanced AI agent), 2,000 AI minutes a month each | Not listed on the Voice product page |
| Voicemail transcription | Voicemail with transcription on both plans | Voicemail transcription, delivered to Gmail |
| Team video calling | Team video calling on Advanced | Through Google Meet in Workspace |
| Apps and desk phones | Browser, Mac and Windows desktop, iOS, Android, and a Chrome extension; pre-configured IP phones by quote | Web, iOS, and Android; supported desk phones |
| Records and compliance | Rolling recording storage per plan | eDiscovery for calls, voicemail, and texts from Standard |
| Number porting | Free: D Line does not charge to port your number in | No Workspace porting fee published on the Voice page |
| Support | 24/7 live human support by phone and email | 24/7 Voice support from Starter |
Competitor details checked Oct 2026; prices and features change — verify on their site.
Google, Google Voice, and Google Workspace are trademarks of their respective owners. D Line is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of them. We make D Line, so read this comparison with that in mind.
Pricing
Google Voice prices exclude the Workspace plan it needs (Business Starter lists $7/user/month with an annual commitment). List prices before taxes, checked Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | 5 users per month | 10 users per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Line Base | $20/workspace/month | $20 | $20 | Or $200/year; no separate seat needed |
| D Line Advanced | $35/workspace/month | $35 | $35 | Or $350/year |
| Google Voice Starter | $10/user/month | $50 | $100 | Up to 10 users; no auto attendant or ring groups |
| Google Voice Standard | $20/user/month | $100 | $200 | Adds auto attendants, ring groups, AI call notes |
| Google Voice Premier | $30/user/month | $150 | $300 | Adds automatic recording and transcription |
Competitor details checked Oct 2026; prices and features change — verify on their site.
Google, Google Voice, and Google Workspace are trademarks of their respective owners. D Line is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of them. We make D Line, so read this comparison with that in mind.
A fair fit check
Switching
Do not cancel Google Voice before the port completes. Cancelling first can release the number.
Start a 14-day trial, invite your team, and build call menus, ring groups, and voicemail on the temporary number. Users and extensions are unlimited on both plans.
Note the account number, any account or port-out PIN, and the name and service address exactly as Google Voice has them. A recent bill helps.
Business Google Voice numbers are managed by your Workspace administrator, who can confirm the number can be released and help with any port-out details Google asks for.
Sign the Letter of Authorization (LOA) and submit the port from the phone numbers area of your workspace. Porting in is free, and eligibility and timing are confirmed before the move.
When D Line confirms the port, test inbound calls and texts, register texting (10DLC) if you use it, then cancel Google Voice.
Questions
Google lists Voice Starter at $10, Standard at $20, and Premier at $30 per user per month, on top of a Google Workspace plan that is billed separately (checked Oct 2026).
It depends on team size and features. Three people on Voice Starter are $30/month plus Workspace, which can beat D Line Base at $20/month. Once you need an auto attendant or ring groups (Voice Standard), five people are $100/month plus Workspace, while both D Line plans include call menus and ring groups.
No. D Line is a standalone phone system. It works alongside Gmail, Google Calendar, or any other tools you use, and the Chrome extension adds click-to-call to web apps.
In most cases, yes. Ask your Workspace admin to confirm the number can be released, keep Google Voice active, and request the port from D Line. D Line does not charge to port your number in.
Yes. Call menus (IVR) and ring groups are on both D Line plans. Advanced adds business-hours routing and call queues.
Both plans record calls (2 GB rolling on Base, 50 GB with auto recording on Advanced). Advanced adds AI transcription and summaries for about 1,000 minutes a month.
Sources
Competitor details checked Oct 2026; prices and features change — verify on their site.
Google, Google Voice, and Google Workspace are trademarks of their respective owners. D Line is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of them. We make D Line, so read this comparison with that in mind.
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