Back to comparisons

Google Voice vs Quo (OpenPhone): which is better for international calls?

Google Voice and Quo (OpenPhone) side by side, with QuikRing as the browser-based alternative that needs no app and no subscription.

Make a call

First minute free to select destinations, with a verified email.

Google Voice

A US phone number for personal Google accounts, with per-minute rates for international calls. Available only in the US; business plans are a monthly Google Workspace add-on.

Quo (OpenPhone)

A business softphone sold as a monthly subscription per user. QuikRing has no subscription and no per-seat fee: you pay per minute for the calls you actually place.

Feature comparisonQuikRingRecommendedGoogle VoiceQuo (OpenPhone)
Available in most countriesYesNoNo
First minute free on eligible destinationsYesNoNo
Sign up with just an emailYesNoNo
Sign up without a phone numberYesNoNo

Details checked ⁨⁨October 1, 2026⁩⁩. Plans and availability can change.

Or use QuikRing when…

You don't want to choose between ⁨Google Voice⁩ and ⁨Quo (OpenPhone)⁩ at all — you just need to place one call, right now, to a real phone number, from whatever browser tab you already have open.

Ready to make international calls with HD audio?

First minute free to select destinations, with a verified email.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose QuikRing over Google Voice or Quo (OpenPhone)?

QuikRing calls real mobile and landline numbers from your browser, at a per-minute price shown before you dial.

Do I need an app to use QuikRing?

No. QuikRing runs in the browser on your laptop, tablet or phone. You sign up with an email address, add credit and dial.

Can I use QuikRing from any country?

From most countries, yes. QuikRing works in any browser and signing up needs only an email address. A few territories are excluded by US export-control rules, and the Terms list them. The destinations you can call, with their rates, are listed on the Rates page.