Unlike Google Voice, no US number required. No geographic restrictions. Just open your browser and start calling from any country to any country.
From $0.02/min • No US number required • 240+ countries
Google Voice was built for US users only. If you're outside the US or don't have a US phone number, you're out of luck.
US-only number acquisition - Can only get numbers if you're in the US
Requires US phone for verification - Must verify with US/Canadian number
International calls only from US - Can't make int'l calls outside US
SMS only to Canada - Can't text international numbers
Free version US/Canada only - Limited geographic availability
Paid version ($10-30/mo) - Required for Europe/other regions
Works from any country - Use it anywhere in the world
No phone verification required - Just email to sign up
Call anywhere from anywhere - No geographic restrictions
Global number availability - Buy numbers in 12 countries
One simple pricing - Pay-as-you-go for everyone worldwide
No monthly fees - Optional $1.15/month only if you buy a number
Bottom line: Google Voice locks you into US geography. MakeCalls.online works everywhere - call from London to Mumbai, Tokyo to São Paulo, or anywhere to anywhere.
| Feature | MakeCalls.online | Google Voice |
|---|---|---|
| Available Worldwide | ||
| No Phone Verification Required | ||
| Browser-Based (No App Required) | ||
| Call From Any Country | ||
| Get Numbers in Multiple Countries | 12 countries | US only (free) Europe (paid) |
| International SMS | US to Canada only | |
| Call Recording | ||
| Custom Caller ID | ||
| Instant Setup | Requires US number | |
| Contact Management | ||
| Pricing Model | From $0.02/min pay-as-you-go | Free US/Canada $0.01/min+ international $10-30/mo for business |
You live in the US or Canada permanently
You already have a US phone number to verify with
You mostly call within US/Canada (free domestic calls)
You're deeply integrated with Google Workspace
You live outside the US (expat, digital nomad, international)
You don't have a US phone number for verification
You make frequent international calls
You travel frequently and need service everywhere
You want numbers in multiple countries (US, UK, AU, etc.)
You need call recording for business/legal purposes
Catch: Only works in US/Canada for free version. Requires US number to sign up.
Benefit: Works worldwide. No verification required. Transparent pay-as-you-go pricing.
🇬🇧 UK
Google Voice: $0.02
MakeCalls: $0.02
🇮🇳 India
Google Voice: $0.06
MakeCalls: $0.09
🇲🇽 Mexico
Google Voice: $0.02
MakeCalls: $0.03
🇦🇪 UAE
Google Voice: $0.25
MakeCalls: $0.52
* Google Voice rates only apply when calling FROM the US. MakeCalls.online works from anywhere.
Yes! Unlike Google Voice, MakeCalls.online works from any country. Call from London, Tokyo, São Paulo, anywhere - no geographic restrictions.
Google Voice requires a US or Canadian phone number for verification. MakeCalls.online requires NO phone verification at all - just sign up with your email and start calling.
Google Voice has slightly cheaper rates to some countries (e.g., $0.01-0.06/min) BUT you can only use these rates if you're physically in the US. MakeCalls.online works worldwide with competitive rates (from $0.02/min) regardless of where you are.
Google Voice only offers US numbers (free) and European numbers (paid Workspace required). MakeCalls.online offers numbers in 12 countries: US, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Ireland, Poland, Brazil, Mexico, and Austria - all for $1.15/month.
MakeCalls.online, hands down. Google Voice requires you to be in the US to make international calls. MakeCalls.online works from any country, any time - perfect for remote workers and travelers.
MakeCalls.online has built-in call recording. Google Voice does not offer call recording - you'd need third-party tools which may have legal complications.
You can use both! Keep Google Voice for free US/Canada domestic calls, and use MakeCalls.online for international calling when traveling, or when you need features like call recording. Many users use both services for different purposes.
Both offer HD voice quality. MakeCalls.online uses premium carrier networks for consistent quality worldwide. Google Voice quality is excellent within US/Canada but can vary for international calls.
No US number required. No geographic restrictions. No verification hassles. Just open your browser and start calling.
Works in 240+ countries • No verification required • From $0.02/min