Ooma Office review
Simple, small-business phone system that is quick to set up. Small offices and storefronts that want reliable business calling with minimal setup. We rank it #6 of 9 in our business voip comparison, with an editorial score of 8.4 out of 10.
Ooma Office earns top marks on Ease of setup & admin and does well on Pricing transparency & contracts, with simple plan tiers and a reputation for flexible terms. It scores lower on Collaboration & integrations, since video and deeper integrations are limited to higher tiers.
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Overview
Ooma Office is Ooma's phone service for small businesses. It covers the business calling basics, including a virtual receptionist, extensions, ring groups and a mobile app, and it can work with desk phones or Ooma's own hardware if you want physical phones in an office.
Ooma Office is built for owners who want a working phone system quickly without learning a large platform. Higher tiers add features such as a desktop app and video meetings. Ooma has generally offered plans without long-term contracts, but terms change; check the current plan details on Ooma's site.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very quick to set up
- Simple, easy-to-compare plan tiers
- Good fit for small offices with desk phones
- Generally flexible terms (check current policy)
Cons
- Fewer advanced routing and analytics tools
- Narrower integration options
- Video and some features limited to higher tiers
Key features
- Virtual receptionist and extensions
- Mobile app for calling on the go
- Works with desk phones and Ooma hardware
- Higher tiers add desktop app and video meetings
Who Ooma Office is for
A good fit if
Small offices and storefronts that want reliable business calling with minimal setup.
Look elsewhere if
Growing teams that need contact center tools or deep CRM integrations.
How we scored Ooma Office
Ooma Office earns top marks on Ease of setup & admin and does well on Pricing transparency & contracts, with simple plan tiers and a reputation for flexible terms. It scores lower on Collaboration & integrations, since video and deeper integrations are limited to higher tiers.
Our business voip score weighs calling features (25%), collaboration & integrations (20%), pricing transparency & contracts (20%), reliability & support features (20%), ease of setup & admin (15%). See the methodology.
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Head-to-head
Ooma Office FAQ
Does Ooma Office require special hardware?
No. You can use Ooma Office through its apps or compatible desk phones. Ooma also sells its own hardware for offices that want it.
Does Ooma Office require a contract?
Ooma has generally offered Ooma Office without long-term contracts. Terms change, so check the current plan and cancellation details on its site.
Does Ooma Office include video meetings?
Video meetings are included on higher Ooma Office tiers. Check the current plan comparison to see which tier includes them.
Sources and fact check
We have not yet been able to check every detail on this page against Ooma Office's own website, so details are described in general terms. Confirm them on the provider's site.