Podium
No public prices
AI employee, reviews, texting and payments for local businesses.
12 alternatives to Quo (formerly OpenPhone) that do the same job, ranked by how many of its jobs and business types they share. Quo (formerly OpenPhone): Starter $19/user/mo; Business $33; Scale $47.
| Tool | What it does | Entry price | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quo (formerly OpenPhone) (the original) | Business phone app with shared numbers and AI call summaries. | Starter $19/user/mo; Business $33; Scale $47 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Podium | AI employee, reviews, texting and payments for local businesses. | Contact for pricing (opens in new tab)* | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Emitrr | Texting, phones and review software for small practices and service businesses. | Contact for pricing (opens in new tab)* | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Ruby | Live virtual receptionists and chat for small businesses. | Live chat from $115/mo (10 chats); virtual receptionist from $250/mo (50 minutes), $395 (100 min), $720 (200 min), $1,725 (500 min) | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Smith.ai | AI and human virtual receptionists that answer calls, chats and qualify leads. | Free forever 25 calls/mo (AI); receptionist plans from $300/mo (30 calls), $810/mo (90 calls) | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Abby Connect | Dedicated live receptionist teams for small businesses. | Starter $165/mo (50 minutes); AI essential $329/mo; free trial | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Adit | All-in-one dental practice software: phones, texting, analytics and forms. | Contact for pricing (opens in new tab)* | Oct 15, 2026 |
| AnswerConnect | 24/7 live answering service. | Contact for pricing (opens in new tab)* | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Birdeye | AI reputation, reviews, listings and messaging platform for local businesses. | Contact for pricing (opens in new tab)* | Oct 15, 2026 |
| CallRail | Call tracking, AI call summaries and lead attribution. | Voice Assist starts at $95/mo; all plans include Lead Tracking starting at an additional $55; $1/call after 50 Voice Assist calls | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Dialpad | AI-powered business phone system with transcription. | Contact for pricing (opens in new tab)* | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Dialzara | AI receptionist that answers business calls 24/7. | Business Lite $29/mo (60 min; $0.48/min overage); 7-day free trial | Oct 15, 2026 |
| EliseAI | AI assistant that handles leasing inquiries, tours and resident communication. | Contact for pricing (opens in new tab)* | Oct 15, 2026 |
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No public prices
AI employee, reviews, texting and payments for local businesses.
No prices in snapshot text
Texting, phones and review software for small practices and service businesses.
Live chat from $115/mo (10 chats); virtual receptionist from $250/mo (50 minutes), $395 (100 min), $720 (200 min), $1,725 (500 min)
Live virtual receptionists and chat for small businesses.
Free forever 25 calls/mo (AI); receptionist plans from $300/mo (30 calls), $810/mo (90 calls)Free tier
AI and human virtual receptionists that answer calls, chats and qualify leads.
Starter $165/mo (50 minutes); AI essential $329/mo; free trial
Dedicated live receptionist teams for small businesses.
No base price in snapshot; demo offers
All-in-one dental practice software: phones, texting, analytics and forms.
Prices not in snapshot text
24/7 live answering service.
No public prices
AI reputation, reviews, listings and messaging platform for local businesses.
Voice Assist starts at $95/mo; all plans include Lead Tracking starting at an additional $55; $1/call after 50 Voice Assist calls
Call tracking, AI call summaries and lead attribution.
Plan prices not in snapshot text; free trial
AI-powered business phone system with transcription.
Business Lite $29/mo (60 min; $0.48/min overage); 7-day free trial
AI receptionist that answers business calls 24/7.
No public pricing
AI assistant that handles leasing inquiries, tours and resident communication.