Google Voice offers two paid plans for personal Gmail users

Google has introduced two new paid subscription plans for its Google Voice service, allowing individual users with personal Gmail accounts to access professional telephony features without needing a full Google Workspace subscription. The plans, called Voice Starter and Voice Standard, became available in the United States in recent weeks, with the company formally announcing the change this week.

Previously, advanced features like call recording and desk phone support were only available as an add-on to a paid Workspace plan, which started at approximately $7 to $14 per user before the Voice fee. The new standalone structure lowers the cost barrier for freelancers, solo entrepreneurs, and small business operators who want more than the free tier offers but do not require a full productivity suite.

The Voice Starter plan costs $10 per month. It provides users with 24/7 customer support, protection against number reclamation after inactivity, three-way calling, call recording, and support for desk phones and analog telephone adapters. It also includes emergency 911 support and removes the requirement to verify the account with a separate phone number.