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Get call alerts in Slack.

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Auto transcribe all calls.

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Sales teams

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Contractors

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Law firms

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Recruiting teams

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Route by queue and track response times.

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Content creators

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Sideline Alternative

Looking for a better Sideline alternative?

Sideline is a personal second line app using carrier calling, not a business phone system. Phone2 gives you team collaboration, AI features, and integrations that Sideline simply doesn't offer.

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50%+ cheaper
Shared team numbers
AI transcription

Trusted by 10,000+ businesses who switched

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Flapjack
Elite
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Zaelot
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Teleoceans
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Framework Fitness
Flapjack
Elite
DoitERP
Zaelot
Turnagain Telehealth
Teleoceans
AlliancePro Inspections
Framework Fitness
Flapjack
Elite
DoitERP
Zaelot
Turnagain Telehealth
Teleoceans
AlliancePro Inspections

Why teams switch from Sideline

Here's what you get with Phone2 that Sideline doesn't offer - or charges extra for.

Get a real business phone system

Sideline is a personal second line. Phone2 is a complete business phone with shared numbers, team inbox, and professional features.

AI-powered features

Phone2 transcribes your calls and generates AI summaries. Sideline has no AI features whatsoever.

Toll-free numbers available

Need an 800 number? Sideline doesn't offer them. Phone2 does, on every plan.

Connect to your tools

Phone2 integrates with Slack, Zapier, and CRMs. Sideline works in complete isolation.

Sideline: The Good and The Bad

What Sideline does well

  • Very affordable
  • Carrier-quality calls
  • Simple app
  • Auto-reply

Where Sideline falls short

  • No team features
  • Enterprise plan discontinued
  • No call recording
  • No integrations

What you get with Phone2

Shared Phone Numbers

Your whole team can call and text from one number

Team Inbox

See all conversations in one unified view

AI Transcription

Every call transcribed with AI summaries

Call Analytics

Track missed calls, response times, and more

Unlimited Users

Add your whole team without per-seat surprises

Half the Price

Starting at $7/user/month. No hidden fees.

FAQ

Switching from Sideline

Common questions about making the switch to Phone2.

Sideline is a personal second line. Phone2 is a complete business phone with shared numbers, team inbox, and professional features.

Yes. Phone2 starts at $7/user/month compared to Sideline's higher pricing. Most teams save 50% or more by switching.

Absolutely! Phone2 offers free number porting. Keep your existing number and gain Phone2's features. The process typically takes 1-2 business days.

Phone2 includes all core business phone features: unlimited calling, SMS, shared numbers, team inbox, AI transcription, and integrations. Plus features Sideline lacks.

You can be up and running with Phone2 in minutes. If you're porting your existing number, that takes 1-2 weeks but you won't miss any calls during the transition.

Ready to switch from Sideline?

Join thousands of teams who made the switch. Plans start at $7/month.

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