// google voice uk alternative
The Google Voice alternative for the UK
// the short answer
Google Voice’s free, personal service is not available in the UK — only a paid, US-dollar version via Google Workspace, with no SMS. A UK small business is better served by a UK provider: LineHQ gives you a real UK number (local, 07 mobile, 0800 or 03), billed in pounds, with no contract, from £4.99/mo — and Pay As You Go can forward to your existing mobile at 7p/min.
If you’ve tried to sign up for Google Voice from the UK, you’ll have hit a wall: the free consumer version has been US-only since 2009, and the only UK option is a paid Google Workspace add-on that bills in US dollars and can’t send or receive SMS. Here’s how LineHQ compares as a UK-first alternative.
Last reviewed July 2026
| LineHQ | Google Voice (UK) | |
|---|---|---|
| Available to UK businesses | Yes — built for the UK | Personal version not available; Workspace only |
| UK phone numbers | Local (020, 0161…), 07 mobile, 0800 & 03 | UK numbers via Workspace only |
| Rings your existing mobile | Yes — 7p/min on Pay As You Go, or bundled on Mobile | Calls run through the Google Voice app |
| Billing currency | Pounds (£) | US dollars |
| SMS | Inbound SMS on supported numbers | Not supported for UK numbers |
| Contract | None — rolling monthly, cancel anytime | Tied to a Workspace subscription |
| From | £4.99/mo + PAYG forwarding | Workspace plan + per-user Voice licence |
Competitor details were researched from public sources in July 2026 and may have changed — check the provider’s own website for current pricing and terms. LineHQ details are ours.
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Voice available in the UK?
The free, personal version of Google Voice is not available in the UK — it has been US-only since launch. The only way to use Google Voice in the UK is a paid add-on for Google Workspace business accounts, which bills in US dollars and cannot send or receive SMS.
What is the best Google Voice alternative for a UK small business?
A UK provider that gives you a real UK number and can forward it to your existing mobile. LineHQ offers local, 07 mobile, 0800 and 03 numbers with call forwarding, voicemail-to-email and recording, billed in pounds with no contract — a number from £4.99/mo, with Pay As You Go mobile forwarding at 7p/min.
Can I get a UK number that rings my mobile like Google Voice does?
Yes. With LineHQ you pick a UK number and forward it to your mobile, landline or the whole team. The caller only ever sees your business number, and you can answer on the phone you already own. The LineHQ app is optional for app ringing and Professional Calling.
Do I need to install an app?
Not for basic forwarding. LineHQ can forward calls to your normal phone, so your business number simply rings the phone you already use. The optional Android app and SIP devices are there when you want app ringing or outbound calling with Professional Calling.
Try LineHQ
A UK number with recording, voicemail-to-email and a receptionist, from £4.99/mo — Pay As You Go mobile forwarding at 7p/min. No contract, cancel anytime.