Sideline vs. Google Voice

The difference? Sideline is a communication platform, Google Voice is a call forwarding service.

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Sideline
Google Voice

2nd Phone Number

Both give you a phone number for calling, texting, and voicemail.

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Yes

Custom 2nd Phone Number

Choose a local area code and search memorable letter and number combinations. Learn More

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No

Patented Caller ID

Sideline's proprietary caller ID clearly shows when your 2nd number is ringing and who's calling it.

Yes
No

Carrier Call Quality

Sideline users your existing cellular network to connect calls for unmatched reliability. Google Voice is restricted to VoIP calling.

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No

Auto-Reply

Automatically respond to missed calls with a text whenever you're busy. Learn More

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No

Multiple Voicemails

Create and manage multiple voicemail greetings for different circumstances.

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No

Custom Ringtone

Choose a different ringtone for your 2nd number so you can easily tell which line is ringing.

Yes
No

Group Messaging

Send and receive SMS & MMS in a group conversation.

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Yes

Follow your calling.

Sideline gives you a 2nd number with all the communication tools you need to start, work, grow, and pursue your passion.

Try it free for 7 days — Only $14.49/mo after

Available for iOS and Android.

Here's what users are saying about Sideline:

5 Stars Rating

"A+ Great APP and excellent for business use. The app just works so much better than Google Voice!"

- SethMickle, Sideline User

5 Stars Rating

"I definitely recommend Sideline over something like Line2 or spending with grasshopper. Great app guys!"

- Osei Jenkins, Sideline User

5 Stars Rating

"I choose these guys over Vonage and Line2... I've had all three. Sideline is hands down the best!"

- OmegaPsiPhi, Sideline User