The best Ooma alternative in 2026
Ooma is built for offices with desk phones and conference rooms. Phone2 is built for modern teams who work from anywhere - no hardware needed, just download the app and go.
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Phone2 vs Ooma: pricing at a glance
Phone2 prices are per user, billed annually. Ooma pricing from their public plans.
Phone2
From $7/user/mo- Basic$10 monthly · 2 users + 1 number included$7/user/mo
- Pro$18 monthly · recording, phone menus, unlimited AI transcription$15/user/mo
- Scale$49 monthly · premium support, CRM sync, HIPAA$39/user/mo
Ooma Office
- Essentialsper user/month$19.95/user/mo
- Proper user/month$24.95/user/mo
- Pro Plusper user/month$29.95/user/mo
Want the full feature-by-feature breakdown? See the complete Phone2 vs Ooma comparison, or see how Ooma ranks in our best business phone systems guide.
Why teams switch from Ooma to Phone2
No hardware, no hassle
Ooma pushes desk phones and hardware. Phone2 works on any device - just download the app. Perfect for remote teams and mobile workers.
Less than half the price
Phone2 starts at $7/month on annual billing. Ooma starts at $19.95/user. Phone2 has a much lower entry price for small teams.
AI-powered productivity
Phone2 transcribes calls and generates AI summaries. Ooma has call recording but no AI-powered transcripts or insights.
Built for texting, not just calling
Phone2 treats SMS as a first-class feature with team inbox and auto-replies. Ooma's texting is an afterthought on higher plans only.
Switch from Ooma in 10 minutes
Phone2 ports your existing number for free. Here is the whole move.
- 1
Pick or port your number
Choose a new local or toll-free number, or start a free port of your existing Ooma number. Mobile numbers usually port in 1 to 2 business days.
- 2
Invite your team
Add teammates to a shared number and inbox in a couple of clicks. No per-seat contract and no minimum.
- 3
Set routing and go live
Set business hours and call routing, forward your old Ooma line while any port completes, and you are live the same day.
Porting is free on every Phone2 plan. Timelines vary by carrier and number type.
What you get with Phone2
Shared phone numbers
Your whole team calls and texts from one number.
Team inbox
Every call and text in one shared view.
AI transcription
Call transcripts and summaries, included on Pro.
Call analytics
Track missed calls, response times, and more.
No per-seat surprises
Add your team without enterprise minimums.
Lower entry price
From $7/user per month on annual billing.
FAQ
Is Phone2 a good Ooma alternative?
Yes. Phone2 gives most teams the shared numbers, team inbox, and AI transcription they switch for, starting at $7 per user per month billed annually, and it ports your Ooma number for free.
Is Phone2 cheaper than Ooma?
Phone2 starts at $7 per user per month on annual billing, with Pro at $15 per user for call recording, phone menus, and unlimited AI transcription.
Can I keep my number if I switch from Ooma?
Yes. Porting your number to Phone2 is free. Mobile numbers usually port in 1 to 2 business days and landlines in 1 to 2 weeks, and you keep taking calls the entire time.
How long does it take to switch from Ooma to Phone2?
You can be set up in minutes. If you are porting your existing number, that runs in the background so you never miss a call.
Does Phone2 have the features Ooma offers?
Phone2 covers the core business phone features: unlimited calling, SMS, shared numbers, team inbox, AI transcription, phone menus, and integrations.
Ready to switch from Ooma?
Get your number in minutes. Plans start at $7/user per month on annual billing, and we port your existing number for free.
Free porting. 30-day money-back guarantee.