Updated October 2026

AvoCall vs OpenPhone

OpenPhone is now called Quo (quo.com).

Choose OpenPhone (now called Quo) if you are setting up phone lines for a team or company: it has shared numbers and inboxes, toll-free numbers, desktop apps and integrations, priced per user from $15 a month billed yearly. Choose AvoCall if you want a second US or Canada number on the phone you already have, with a free plan to start and no ID upload or carrier registration before you can text.

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AvoCall vs OpenPhone at a glance

OpenPhone, renamed Quo in September 2025, is a shared phone system for small businesses and teams, with calling and texting apps for phones, computers and the web.

AvoCall vs OpenPhone, feature by feature, as of October 2026
AvoCallOpenPhone
Free planOffered in the Android app to eligible new accountsNo free plan. 7-day free trial with a card; US texting and international calls are off during the trial
Paid plansAvoCall+: no in-app ads, unlimited US and Canada calls and texts (fair use policy applies), wallet-funded international calling, voicemail transcripts. See current pricePer user per month: Starter $19 ($15 billed yearly), Business $33 ($23 yearly), Scale $47 ($35 yearly). Extra numbers $5 a month each
Phone numbersLocal US or Canada numbers. Pick an available number by area code or cityUS (all states except Alaska) and Canadian local numbers, plus toll-free. Pick by city or area code
How you get the numberAn app on the iPhone or Android phone you already have. No second SIM or deviceApps for phone, computer and web, over the internet. No SIM
Calls over Wi-Fi or dataYes, every call runs over Wi-Fi or mobile dataYes, Wi-Fi or mobile data only; it never uses carrier minutes
Texts and picture messagesTexts and picture messagesTexts, picture messages and group texts (up to 9 others). Texting US numbers needs carrier registration first ($19.50 one-time plus a monthly fee), with no personal-use exemption
Voicemail transcriptionIncluded with AvoCall+. The free plan has audio voicemailIncluded on every plan
International callsCalls to supported international destinations use wallet credit at the rate shown before you callPrepaid credits at per-minute rates; US and Canada are included
Verification codesCompatibility varies by sender and is never guaranteedCan't receive short-code texts, which most 2FA codes come from
Keeping your numberKept while you subscribe to AvoCall+. Free numbers can be released after a period of inactivityNumbers are held for 60 days after you cancel
Bring your current numberNot currently offered. You pick a new numberFree porting in and out (port-out isn't available during the trial)
Sign-upVerify with your mobile number. No government ID checkEmail, a real mobile number, a payment card, and a government photo ID plus selfie check
AppsiPhone and AndroidiPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and web

OpenPhone details as of October 2026, taken from OpenPhone's own pricing and help pages (listed under Sources below). Plans and prices change, so check with OpenPhone before you pay.

Where OpenPhone is better

  • Built for teams: shared numbers and inboxes, call flows and phone menus, and integrations such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack and Zapier.
  • Toll-free numbers as well as US and Canadian local numbers.
  • Native Mac and Windows apps plus a web app, signed in on up to 3 devices at once.
  • Free porting in and out, so you can bring an existing number.
  • Voicemail transcription on every plan.

Where AvoCall is better

  • A free, ad-supported plan. OpenPhone has a 7-day trial, then paid plans priced per user.
  • Texting works without a separate carrier registration. OpenPhone requires registration and fees before you can text US numbers, with no personal-use exemption.
  • Sign-up needs your mobile number, not a government photo ID and selfie.

Who should pick which

OpenPhone

Pick OpenPhone if you are setting up phones for a team or company and want shared inboxes, toll-free numbers, desktop apps and CRM integrations. OpenPhone describes itself as a shared phone system for small businesses.

AvoCall

Pick AvoCall if you want a second US or Canada number in an app on the phone you already have, to keep your main number private for online listings, dating or travel, and you would like to start free without an ID upload or a carrier registration step.

AvoCall vs OpenPhone: FAQ

Is OpenPhone the same as Quo?
Yes. OpenPhone renamed itself Quo in September 2025, and openphone.com now redirects to quo.com.
How much does OpenPhone (Quo) cost?
As of October 2026 Quo charges per user per month: Starter is $19 ($15 billed yearly), Business $33 ($23 yearly) and Scale $47 ($35 yearly), plus $5 a month for each extra number. There is a 7-day free trial and no free plan.
Can I text from OpenPhone without registering?
Not to US numbers. Quo requires carrier registration (A2P 10DLC) before you can text US numbers and says it can't support a personal-use exemption. Registration costs $19.50 once plus a monthly fee. AvoCall numbers can text without a registration step.
Do I need a second SIM card or phone for AvoCall?
No. AvoCall is an app on the iPhone or Android phone you already have. Calls and texts run over Wi-Fi or mobile data, so there is no second SIM and no second device.
Can I get verification codes on an AvoCall number?
Verification-text compatibility varies by sender. Some services send codes to app-based numbers and some do not, so AvoCall never guarantees that a specific code will arrive.

Get a second number on the phone you already have

Pick a US or Canada number by area code or city, then call and text over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Start free, or choose AvoCall+.

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Sources

OpenPhone facts were checked on OpenPhone's official pages in October 2026. AvoCall facts come from avocall.net.