The best Google Voice alternative for international calling
Can't get a US phone number? Google Voice is off the table. Hyallo lets anyone, anywhere call landlines and mobiles worldwide from the browser — no US number, no Google account, first call free.
Google Voice is US-only — and locks out everyone else
To sign up for Google Voice you need an existing US phone number and a Google account, so people outside the United States usually cannot use it at all. Even for US users, calls beyond the US and Canada are pay-as-you-go — the same model Hyallo uses, except Hyallo works from any country with no US number required and gives you a free first call.
Hyallo vs Google Voice: side by side
| Feature | Hyallo | Google Voice |
|---|---|---|
| Works outside the US | Yes — anywhere | No — US only |
| Sign up without a US number | Yes — email only | No — US number required |
| No Google account needed | Yes | No — Google account required |
| Free first call | Yes | No |
| Free calls to US & Canada | No — paid per minute | Yes (for US users) |
| Pay-as-you-go to 200+ countries | Yes | Limited from outside the US |
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What is Google Voice?
Google Voice is a Google service that gives you a US phone number for calls, texts, and voicemail. It is popular for free calling within the US and Canada, but it is only available to users in the United States and requires linking an existing US number — which makes it a non-starter for most international callers.
Why people look for a Google Voice alternative
Most people searching for an alternative simply live outside the US, or want to call abroad without jumping through Google's hoops. They want to open a page, dial an international number, and pay a few cents a minute. Hyallo does exactly that from any country.
The verdict: which one should you use?
If you are based in the US and mostly call US and Canadian numbers, Google Voice is free and excellent. For everyone else — anyone outside the US, or anyone calling other countries — Hyallo is the simpler choice: no US number, no Google account, works in the browser, and your first call is free.
How to switch to Hyallo
Sign up with just your email — no credit card and no app to install.
Dial any number abroad and test the call quality at no cost.
Top up a small amount — pay-as-you-go, no subscription, and credit never expires.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Google Voice outside the US?
Signing up requires a US phone number and is intended for users in the United States, so it is not a practical option for most people abroad. Hyallo has no such restriction — you can sign up with just an email from any country.
Is Hyallo cheaper than Google Voice for international calls?
Both use pay-as-you-go per-minute pricing for international calls. Hyallo starts from $0.01/min and shows the exact rate before you dial. The big difference is access: Hyallo works from anywhere, with a free first call.
Do I need an app to use Hyallo?
No. Hyallo runs in your web browser — there is nothing to install and no Google account to connect.