8x8 vs OpenPhone
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Nextiva vs RingCentral vs GoTo Connect: 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems 2026 and SimpleTexting vs Attentive vs TextMagic: 11 Best Business Texting Software Platforms 2026. Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
OpenPhone ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #4) for Small businesses replacing landlines with cloud phone systems / Businesses sending SMS for support, marketing, and appointment reminders. The best unified VoIP phone and team texting solution.
At a glance
| 8x8 | OpenPhone | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / Nextiva vs RingCentral vs GoTo Connect: 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems 2026 | #4 / SimpleTexting vs Attentive vs TextMagic: 11 Best Business Texting Software Platforms 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best for international businesses | Best for integrated phone & text |
| Pricing | $$ ($24 to $140/user/mo) | $$ ($15 to $50/user/mo) |
| HQ | Campbell, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 1987 | 2018 |
8x8
Top choice for global teams, offering service in 50+ countries and extensive international calling plans.
www.8x8.comSee full entry in Nextiva vs RingCentral vs GoTo Connect: 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems 2026
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