Best Unified Communications Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Microsoft Teams is ranked #1 of 33 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Webex App and 3CX. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Webex App. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Hubgets at $0.24/mo.
Business communications tools combine capabilities for calls, messages, and online meetings. As you compare them, consider auto attendant, business calling and SMS, call recording, team messaging, and video meetings. Meeting participant limits can help you assess whether the listed meeting capacity suits your needs; free-plan availability and paid-from prices add cost context. The ranking begins with Microsoft Teams, Zoom Workplace, and Webex App, followed by 3CX and Nextiva. Look across the entries for the mix of communication functions your team relies on, from everyday calling and messaging to video meetings.
33 unified communications software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Microsoft Teams Top pick · 7.7 Free plan · $0.33/mo
#2 Webex App Runner-up · 7.4 Free plan · Free
#3 3CX Also great · 7.2 Free plan · $25/mo
- Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$0.33/mofirst paid tier About Microsoft TeamsVisit site - Free plan AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan WebWindowsLinuxiOSAndroidmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$25/mofirst paid tier About 3CXVisit site - Free planFree trial AndroidapiiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Business calling
- Yes
- Team messaging
- Yes
- Video meetings
- Yes
- Call recording
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms€2/mofirst paid tier About RainbowVisit site - AndroidextensioniOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 15.99 /user/mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan macOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 2.5 /user/mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$0.24/mofirst paid tier About HubgetsVisit site - AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Business calling
- Yes
- Team messaging
- Yes
- Video meetings
- Yes
- Call recording
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 15.99 /user/mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Business calling
- Yes
- Team messaging
- Yes
- Video meetings
- Yes
- Call recording
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial AndroidapiextensioniOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 15 /user/mo
- Business calling
- Yes
- Team messaging
- Yes
- Video meetings
- Yes
- Call recording
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$8,095/mofirst paid tier About Dialpad SupportVisit site - AndroidextensioniOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Paid from
- 15 /user/mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$15/mofirst paid tier About NextivaVisit site - AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Business calling
- Yes
- Team messaging
- Yes
- Video meetings
- Yes
- Call recording
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidapiiOSmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Business calling
- Yes
- Team messaging
- Yes
- Video meetings
- Yes
- Call recording
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$1.66/mofirst paid tier About Sangoma PBXactVisit site - AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 27.99 /user/mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$27.99/mofirst paid tier About AnyMeetingVisit site - WebWindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidextensioniOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 15 /user/mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$20/mofirst paid tier About CloudCallVisit site - WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Business calling
- Yes
- Team messaging
- Yes
- Video meetings
- Yes
- Call recording
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Business calling
- Yes
- Team messaging
- Yes
- Video meetings
- Yes
- Call recording
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSmacOSWeb
- Business calling
- Yes
- Team messaging
- Yes
- Video meetings
- Yes
- Call recording
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSiOSAndroidWeb
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Business calling
- Yes
- Team messaging
- Yes
- Video meetings
- No
- Call recording
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 19.99 /user/mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$59.99/mofirst paid tier About uContactVisit site
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Questions about this list
Which unified communications software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Microsoft Teams is ranked #1 of 33 with a score of 7.7. Webex App is second and 3CX third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Hubgets has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.24/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.