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Quo (formerly OpenPhone) review (2026): pricing, fees and who it's for

App-based business phone line for calls and texts, with shared numbers and an AI agent.

7.5/10
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Best for: Small teams that text customers a lot
Cost for a new business 35%8.0
from about $15/mo
Owner ratings 30%8.5
4.3/5 average across public ratings
Spanish and support 20%4.0
English only
Openness 15%9.0
published prices, free plan or trial, app
Starting priceFrom $15/mo
Free plan or trial7 days trial
SpanishEnglish only
SupportEmail (all); live chat on Business+; phone on Scale M-F 8-5 PT
Mobile appYes
Public rating4.4/5 · App Store (10,803)

Good fit if

Small teams that text customers a lot

Pick something else if

You want a Spanish-language app or a flat price for many users.

What we like

  • Unlimited US and Canada calls and texts from $15/user/mo
  • AI agent Sona can answer callers in English, Spanish, or French
  • Voicemail transcripts and auto-replies on every plan
  • Free number porting; extra numbers $5/mo each

Watch out for

  • Phone menus (IVR) require Business plan, $23/user/mo yearly
  • Texting needs carrier registration: $19.50 plus $1.50-$3/mo
  • Business texting registration requires an EIN and a live website

Quo (formerly OpenPhone) pricing

PlanPriceNotes
Starter$15/user/moBilled yearly ($19 monthly); 1 number per user
Business$23/user/moBilled yearly ($33 monthly); phone menus, call transfers
Scale$35/user/moBilled yearly ($47 monthly); phone support, AI call tags

Prices as published on Oct 4, 2026. Confirm on their site; promotions change often.

The details

Price$15/mo yearly or $19 monthly (Starter)
TextingUnlimited US/Canada; registration $19.50 + $1.50-$3/mo
NumbersLocal or toll-free; extra numbers $5/mo
Call forwardingYes; business-hours forwarding on Business and up
Voicemail to textYes
Auto-attendant menuPhone menus on Business and up
AppsiOS, Android, desktop, web
Free trial7 days
InternationalExtra per-minute/per-text rates outside US/Canada

Before you sign up

You'll need

  • Email and payment card
  • EIN and live website for business texting
  • Without EIN: sole-proprietor path, texting from one number
  • US or Canadian mobile number for verification

Do this first: Decide if you want a local number (for your area) or toll-free, and whether you want to text customers.

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What users say in public ratings

Seen on Oct 4, 2026. App store ratings mostly reflect the app; Trustpilot leans toward billing and support stories.

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Questions

How much does Quo (formerly OpenPhone) cost?

Starter: $15/user/mo; Business: $23/user/mo; Scale: $35/user/mo. Free trial: 7 days.

Does Quo (formerly OpenPhone) have a free plan?

No free plan, but there's a free trial of 7 days.

Does Quo (formerly OpenPhone) offer help in Spanish?

Not that we could find: the app and support are in English.

What do I need to sign up for Quo (formerly OpenPhone)?

Email and payment card; EIN and live website for business texting; Without EIN: sole-proprietor path, texting from one number; US or Canadian mobile number for verification.

Is Quo (formerly OpenPhone) good for a new business?

It fits small teams that text customers a lot. Pick something else if you want a Spanish-language app or a flat price for many users.

What are the alternatives to Quo (formerly OpenPhone)?

Grasshopper (Solo owners wanting a local, toll-free, or vanity number).

Sources

Checked Oct 4, 2026. Something out of date? Tell us. Our score is calculated from public facts; partners can't pay for a better one.