

MagicJack has one-on-one text messaging but lacks functionality for text messaging campaigns and automated messages.īoth magicJack and Google Voice are primarily phone calling systems, not full-featured unified communication solutions. Winner: magicJack takes the edge on usability for providing simplistic apps that make it painless and straightforward for users to find and use the features they need. Additional functionality like integrations and video conferencing takes a little getting used to, but most users will have no problem getting up and running quickly.

Having the familiar look and feel of other Google applications makes it easy to use Google Voice’s mobile, desktop, and browser applications. While Google Voice isn’t quite as simplistic as magicJack, it’s still one of the easier-to-use small business phone systems on the market. Navigating the interface is quick and simple-you don’t need much documentation or know-how to find the features you need. Brand-new users will have no problem opening the mobile or desktop app and setting up their account. What the phone system lacks in features and integrations it makes up for in usability. When it comes to ease of use, it doesn’t get much better than magicJack. MagicJack’s mobile and desktop interfaces are simple and easy to navigate, making it quick to set up and use for brand-new users. Google’s Starter tier is competitive with magicJack, but costs $6 less. Winner: Google Voice wins for providing a similar level of functionality at a lower price.
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For example, basic functionality such as call forwarding and SMS are included on the Starter plan, but an upgrade to the Standard plan is needed to access multi-level auto-attendants and ring groups. Each tier provides different features and functionality. It offers three different plans at $10, $20, and $30 per user, per month. Google Voice’s pricing tiers are a bit more straightforward. For example, you’ll have to pay $10 per month if you’d like to use auto-attendants with your magicJack phone system. Features like auto-attendants, virtual faxing, and toll-free numbers all cost an extra monthly fee. Unlocking all of magicJack’s functionality requires the purchase of add-ons. However, starting your subscription also requires a one-time phone purchase, which costs at least $54.99. magicJack’s plan costs $15.99 per line, per month.
