The OpenPhone alternative with AI that isn't metered.
OpenPhone rebranded to Quo in September 2025. The plans look familiar — the difference is what happens when your AI actually answers calls.
7-day free trial on every plan · No per-minute charges · OpenPhone facts verified August 2026
THE QUICK ANSWER
Quo (the product formerly known as OpenPhone) and Ody cost the same on paper — Starter at $19, mid tier at $33, top tier at $47 per user per month. The real difference is AI economics: Quo's Sona receptionist runs on credits (1,000 free credits ≈ 10 AI-answered calls a month, then $25–$199/mo credit packs with per-call overage), while Ody's AI agent is included on every plan with no credit meter. If missed-call answering is why you're shopping, Ody is the version of this product where the headline feature isn't a usage bill.
SIDE BY SIDE
Ody vs OpenPhone, feature by feature.
Quo (formerly OpenPhone) facts from their published pricing & docs, verified August 2026.
| Feature | Quo (formerly OpenPhone) | Ody |
|---|---|---|
| AI answering | ||
| AI receptionist on every plan | Credit-metered (1,000 credits ≈ 10 calls/mo free) | Included — no credits |
| Extra cost when AI answers more calls | $25–$199/mo packs + per-call overage | — |
| Turn AI on/off per line & per hour | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI call summaries & transcripts | All calls on Business+ | All calls on Growth+ |
| Phone system | ||
| US & Canada calling | ✓ | ✓ |
| US & Canada texting (10DLC) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Number included per user | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local & toll-free numbers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free number porting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phone menus (IVR) | Business+ | Growth+ |
| Integrations & support | ||
| ChatGPT / Claude (MCP) | ✓ | ✓ |
| HubSpot & Salesforce | Business+ | Growth+ |
| API access on every plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live human phone support | Scale only (Mon–Fri business hours) | Enterprise plan |
PRICING
What you'll actually pay.
Quo (formerly OpenPhone)
Sona AI beyond ~10 calls/mo: $25–$199/mo credit packs, plus $0.45–$1.00 per-call overage. Extra numbers $5/mo; automated SMS $0.01/segment; US carrier registration $19.50 one-time + $1.50–$3/mo; taxes and telecom surcharges added at checkout.
Ody
Every plan: a number per user, US & Canada calling and texting, the AI agent, and a 7-day free trial. No per-minute surprises.
Try for free →WHY TEAMS SWITCH
Where Ody pulls ahead of OpenPhone.
AI without a meter
Quo's Sona gives you roughly ten free AI-answered calls a month, then bills credit packs from $25/mo with per-call overage. Ody's AI agent is part of the plan — a busy week doesn't turn into a surprise line item.
Predictable all-in cost
Reviewers report real Quo bills landing 25–45% above sticker once credits, carrier fees, and surcharges stack up. Ody's per-user price includes the number, US & Canada calling and texting, and the AI.
No rebrand whiplash
OpenPhone became Quo mid-2025 and repositioned around a credit-based AI CRM. Ody has one job: answer every call for your business — AI when you want it, your team when you don't.
AN HONEST TAKE
Which one is right for you?
You need integrations beyond HubSpot and Salesforce (Pipedrive, Zoho, Attio, Clio, Jobber), or you make international calls and are happy paying per-minute rates through prepaid credits. Quo is a polished product if your AI answering volume stays under its free credit allowance.
You want the same modern calling and texting experience, but with the AI receptionist actually included — not metered. Teams that switched tell us the deciding moment was doing the math on what a normal month of missed calls costs in Sona credits.
SWITCHING IS EASY
Move from OpenPhone without missing a call.
Start your free trial
Create your workspace in minutes. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial — you get a live number, calling, texting, and your AI agent from day one.
Port your number free
Porting is free on every plan and your existing line keeps working the whole time — no downtime, no lost calls while the port completes.
Turn on the AI (or don't)
Set your hours and decide exactly when the AI answers — per number, per hour, per team. The rest of the time, it's the best softphone you've used.
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