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TINE vs Google Voice

Google Voice gives US users a free number, but it's US-only and new users must verify their identity with a government ID. TINE costs from $5 a month and gives you a US, UK or Canadian number from anywhere, with no ID documents.

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Competitor details checked September 2026. Sources are listed below the table.

The short answer

Choose TINE if

You live outside the US, or you want a UK or Canadian number
You don't want to upload a government ID to get a number
You want shared team numbers or a developer API
You want to use your number in any web browser

Choose Google Voice if

You're in the US and want a free number
You want iPhone and Android apps today
You make lots of calls within the US and Canada, which are mostly free on Google Voice
You're happy to link it to your Google account

Side by side

TINE compared with Google Voice, checked September 2026
	TINE	Google Voice
Price	$5.00/month (UK numbers $8.00), with calling and texting credit included	Free for personal use. Voice Starter $10/month and Voice Standard $20/month
Usage costs	Pay as you go: texts $0.03, calls $0.03/min out and $0.02/min in on US and Canadian numbers	Most calls to the US and Canada are free from the US; international calls at listed rates
Countries	US, UK and Canada	US only on personal and standalone plans
Sign-up requirements	Email and your phone number. No ID documents	Personal Gmail account and identity verification with a government ID and address
Who you can reach	US and Canadian numbers reach the US and Canada; UK numbers reach the UK	US and Canada, plus international calling at listed rates
Where it works	Any web browser, on desktop or mobile. iPhone and Android apps are coming.	Web browser, iPhone and Android apps
Teams and API	Shared team numbers, roles and a developer API	Team features on Google Workspace plans
Emergency calls	Not supported	Not on the free plan; supported on Voice Starter and Standard

Google Voice details checked September 2026 from: Google Voice plans and pricing, Google Voice identity verification, Google Voice subscription types, Set up Google Voice. Prices and features change, so check Google Voice's site before you decide.

TINE vs Google Voice, answered

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Can I get Google Voice outside the US?

Personal Google Voice numbers are available in the US only. TINE lets you sign up from anywhere and pick a US, UK or Canadian number.

Does Google Voice need ID verification?

Yes. Google says users who request a new Google Voice number must complete identity verification with a government-issued ID and an address before they can call or text. TINE doesn't ask for ID documents.

Is TINE cheaper?

It depends how much you use it. TINE charges $5.00 a month for a US or Canadian number plus pay-as-you-go usage, so it's cheapest for light and medium use. If you send and receive hundreds of texts a month, an unlimited plan can cost less. Use the calculator on our pricing page to estimate your monthly cost.

Can I move my Google Voice number to TINE?

Moving (porting) an existing number into TINE isn't available in the app. You pick a new TINE number, and you can keep your Google Voice number running while you tell people about the change.

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