Google Voice Upgrades Turn a Free VoIP Line Into a Feature-Rich Tool

Google Voice offers a free Basic plan and paid Starter, Standard, and team tiers that add features like voicemail transcription, spam blocking, Meet/Calendar integration, and an Admin Console; higher tiers add three-way calling, call transfers, call recording, desk-phone support, auto attendants, Gemini AI call notes, and broader call routing, with Premier including unlimited international locations and BigQuery reporting. For individuals, start with the free plan and upgrade only if you need features like call recording or multi-user support; businesses can opt for team plans, while RingCentral and Ooma are viable alternatives.