Hytera HALO vs Voxer in 2026
Compare Hytera HALO, Voxer and OperatorLink for a crane crew: what each does, the prices that are published, setup on a jobsite, and how to choose.
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Hytera's pages describe DMR two-way radios, TETRA systems and intrinsically safe radios [1] [1] [1]. Voxer's pages describe a free personal plan and a 14-day free trial for business [2] [3]. OperatorLink shows STOP, HOLD and SLOW to the jobsite crew and passes button presses, chat and voice between phones in a browser [4]. Which one fits depends on whether the crew needs radio products, Voxer's messaging, or signal handling in a phone browser.
| Option | Own fee | Card fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hytera HALO | Not published | not published |
| Voxer | Personal plan free for individuals [2]; 14-day free trial for business [3] | not published |
| OperatorLink | Free to use; no paid plan is built yet [4] | not published |
The short answer
Hytera's pages, as cited on this page, describe DMR two-way radios, TETRA systems and intrinsically safe radios [1] [1] [1]. Voxer's pages, as cited on this page, describe a free personal plan and a 14-day free trial for business [2] [3]. OperatorLink shows STOP, HOLD and SLOW to the jobsite crew, and passes button presses, chat and voice between phones in a browser [4]. Which one fits depends on whether the crew needs radio products from Hytera, Voxer's messaging, or signal handling in a phone browser.
What Hytera HALO, Voxer is built for
The facts gathered for this page describe both rivals from their own pages. Hytera offers DMR two-way radios [1]. Hytera offers TETRA systems [1]. Hytera offers intrinsically safe radios [1]. Those facts do not describe how Hytera passes a stop or signals a jobsite, so this page does not say what it does for those jobs. Voxer's Personal plan is free for individuals [2], and Voxer offers a 14-day free trial for business [3]. Those facts do not describe how Voxer handles signals, stops or voice on a jobsite, so this page does not say what it does for those jobs. A crew that wants a two-way radio, a TETRA system or an intrinsically safe radio should check with Hytera directly.
What OperatorLink is built for
OperatorLink is made by the team that publishes this site. For a crane crew member, it shows STOP, HOLD and SLOW to the jobsite crew, and passes button presses, chat and voice between phones in a browser [4]. A STOP releases every held direction on every phone and shows a full-screen alert to everyone else [4]. HOLD and SLOW stay on for everyone in the jobsite and are cleared when the last person leaves [4]. Holding a move button keeps sending that move to the other phones, and if the move stops arriving for 2 seconds, the other phones drop it [4]. One-tap messages such as Go Ahead, Copy That and All Clear are sent as chat [4]. Anyone who joins can take part in a voice call run from the phone browser [4].
Pricing and fees
Hytera's pages, as cited here, give no price for its DMR two-way radios, TETRA systems or intrinsically safe radios, so no Hytera price is published here. Voxer's Personal plan is free for individuals [2], and Voxer offers a 14-day free trial for business [3]. The facts gathered for this page do not give a Voxer business price after that trial, so that price is not published here. OperatorLink is currently free to use, and no paid plan is built yet [4]. The card fee is not published for any of the options. A crew that expects to pay a card fee should ask each provider for it before choosing.
Setting it up on a jobsite
OperatorLink runs in a phone browser with no app install [4]. The person who starts a jobsite shares a link or QR code, and the crew joins from it [4]. Phones can add the app to their home screen as a standalone app [4]. A jobsite link stops working 12 hours after the first person joins [4], and a jobsite with nobody in it is wiped after 3 idle hours [4]. Button presses, chat and voice pass between phones in the browser [4]. For Hytera and Voxer, the facts gathered here do not describe how a crew is added, how signals pass, or how a jobsite is started, so the crew should confirm those steps with each provider directly before a shift.
Things to check before you choose
Does the crew need radio products on a jobsite? Hytera's pages describe DMR two-way radios, TETRA systems and intrinsically safe radios, but the cited facts do not describe how signals pass on a jobsite, so check that with Hytera directly [1] [1] [1]. Which phones does the crew use? On Android browsers a signal such as STOP makes the phone buzz, but iPhone Safari ignores the buzz, so check whether a buzz alert matters for the crew [4]. Does a jobsite link that stops working 12 hours after the first person joins suit the shifts? [4] What will Voxer cost after its 14-day business trial, and which plan would the crew need? [3] Which signals does the crew need on a jobsite, and how will the crew test that each tool passes them before a lift?
How to choose
If the crew needs a stop that reaches every phone, OperatorLink's sources describe a STOP that releases every held direction and shows a full-screen alert to everyone else [4]. If the crew needs HOLD and SLOW to stay on for everyone until the jobsite empties, OperatorLink's sources describe that as well [4]. If the crew needs DMR two-way radios, TETRA systems or intrinsically safe radios, Hytera's pages describe those products [1] [1] [1], and the crew should check with Hytera how to use them on a jobsite. If the crew needs a free start with no paid plan, OperatorLink is currently free to use [4], and Voxer's Personal plan is free for individuals [2]. If the crew wants to try Voxer for business first, its page offers a 14-day free trial [3]. A crew that needs both signal handling and radio products should check each option against both needs, because no single source here covers both.
Frequently asked questions
Is OperatorLink free to use?
OperatorLink is currently free to use, and no paid plan is built yet [4]. The sources cited on this page give no price beyond that. The card fee is not published for any option, so a crew that expects to pay one should check before choosing. Prices can change, so confirm the current terms with the product before a shift.
Is Voxer free for individuals?
Voxer's Personal plan is free for individuals [2]. Voxer also offers a 14-day free trial for business [3]. The facts gathered for this page do not give Voxer's business price after that trial, so that price is not published here. Check Voxer's pricing directly before choosing a paid option for a crew.
Does OperatorLink work on iPhone?
OperatorLink runs in a phone browser with no app install [4]. A phone can add it to its home screen as a standalone app [4]. On Android browsers signals such as STOP make the phone buzz, but iPhone Safari ignores the buzz [4]. A crew with iPhones should check whether the on-screen alert is enough for its needs.
What radio products does Hytera offer?
The pages cited on this page describe Hytera's DMR two-way radios [1], TETRA systems [1] and intrinsically safe radios [1]. The cited facts give no price and no steps for using them on a jobsite or for passing signals, so a crew should check those points with Hytera directly before relying on them.
How long does an OperatorLink jobsite link last?
A jobsite link stops working 12 hours after the first person joins it [4]. A jobsite with nobody in it is wiped after 3 idle hours [4]. The person who starts a jobsite shares a link or QR code, and the crew joins from it [4]. A crew whose shift runs past 12 hours should start a new jobsite with a fresh link.
OperatorLink is currently free to use, and no paid plan is built yet. [4]
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