Ooma Office vs PayPal Business: which one fits your business?

Side-by-side comparison of Ooma Office and PayPal Business — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.

Short answer: Ooma Office wins on our scorecard (7.3/10 vs 7/10).

Scored onOoma OfficePayPal Business
Right fit for small biz87
Ease of use79
Fees & pricing76
Customer support64
Features88
Ooma Office Essentials$19.95/user/mo
Ooma Office Pro$24.95/user/mo
Ooma Office Pro Plus$29.95/user/mo
Activation Fee$0 (usually waived)
Monthly Fee$0
Standard Processing Fee2.99% + $0.49
Debit Card Cashback1%
Chargeback Fee$20.00

Ooma Office in one paragraph

Ooma Office is a rock-solid, 'set-it-and-forget-it' VoIP solution that saves small businesses hundreds on hardware and service, provided you don't mind the hardware lock-in.

Skip it if: You should skip Ooma Office if you need a desktop-based softphone on the cheapest plan or want to use generic third-party IP phones without hassle.

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PayPal Business in one paragraph

A must-have secondary payment rail for e-commerce, but too risky and expensive to be your primary business bank.

Skip it if: You process high-ticket items ($1,000+) or require reliable phone support for fund freezes.

Read the full PayPal Business review

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Ooma Office or PayPal Business?

On our five-axis scorecard, Ooma Office scores higher (7.3/10 vs 7/10). Ooma Office is a rock-solid, 'set-it-and-forget-it' VoIP solution that saves small businesses hundreds on hardware and service, provided you don't mind the hardware lock-in.

Who should skip Ooma Office?

You should skip Ooma Office if you need a desktop-based softphone on the cheapest plan or want to use generic third-party IP phones without hassle.

Who should skip PayPal Business?

You process high-ticket items ($1,000+) or require reliable phone support for fund freezes.

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