Relay vs Voxer in 2026
Compare Relay and Voxer for a crane crew: what each does, published prices, jobsite setup, and how to choose between them.
2Dig is published by the makers of OperatorLink, which is compared here alongside other tools.
Relay provides push-to-talk in 35 languages and uses multi-carrier cellular and WiFi connectivity according to its pages [1] [2]. Voxer's pages describe a free personal plan and a 14-day free trial for business [3] [4]. OperatorLink shows STOP, HOLD and SLOW to the jobsite crew, and passes button presses, chat and voice between phones in a phone browser [5]. The choice depends on whether the crew needs the published Relay features, Voxer's published plans, or OperatorLink's jobsite signal features.
| Option | Own fee | Card fee |
|---|---|---|
| Relay | not published | not published |
| Voxer | Personal plan free for individuals [3]; 14-day free trial for business [4] | not published |
| OperatorLink | Free to use; no paid plan is built yet [5] | not published |
The short answer
Relay provides push-to-talk in 35 languages and uses multi-carrier cellular and WiFi connectivity according to its pages [1] [2]. Voxer's pages describe a free personal plan and a 14-day free trial for business [3] [4]. OperatorLink shows STOP, HOLD and SLOW to the jobsite crew, and passes button presses, chat and voice between phones in a phone browser [5]. A crane crew that needs the Relay features described in its sources can compare those details against its work needs [1] [2]. A crane crew that needs the Voxer plans described in its sources can compare those details against its work needs [3] [4].
What Relay, Voxer is built for
The facts gathered for this page describe Relay and Voxer from their own pages. Relay provides nationwide coverage with multi-carrier cellular and WiFi connectivity [1]. Relay supports push-to-talk in 35 languages [2]. Relay provides 7-day support and regular software updates [1]. Voxer's Personal plan is free for individuals [3]. Voxer offers a 14-day free trial for business [4]. The facts gathered for this page do not describe how Relay or Voxer handle STOP, HOLD or SLOW signals on a jobsite.
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 [5]. A STOP releases every held direction on every phone and shows a full-screen alert to everyone else [5]. HOLD and SLOW stay on for everyone in the jobsite and are cleared when the last person leaves [5]. 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 [5]. One-tap messages such as Go Ahead, Copy That and All Clear are sent as chat messages [5]. Anyone who joins can take part in a voice call run from the phone browser [5].
Pricing and fees
Relay's price is not published in the facts gathered for this page. Voxer's Personal plan is free for individuals [3]. Voxer offers a 14-day free trial for business [4]. The facts gathered for this page do not give a Voxer business price after the trial, so that price is not published here. OperatorLink is currently free to use, and no paid plan is built yet [5]. The card fee is not published for any option in the facts gathered for this page.
Setting it up on a jobsite
OperatorLink runs in a phone browser with no app install [5]. The person who starts a jobsite shares a link or QR code, and the crew joins from it [5]. Phones can add the app to their home screen as a standalone app [5]. A jobsite link stops working 12 hours after the first person joins [5], and a jobsite with nobody in it is wiped after 3 idle hours [5]. Button presses, chat and voice pass between phones in the browser [5]. Relay's pages describe multi-carrier cellular and WiFi connectivity and push-to-talk in 35 languages [1] [2]. For Relay and Voxer, the facts gathered for this page do not describe how groups are set up on a jobsite, so check setup directly with each tool.
Things to check before you choose
Which signals does the crew need on a jobsite, and which tool describes those signals in its published information?
Which phones does the crew use? On Android browsers signals such as STOP make the phone buzz, but iPhone Safari ignores the buzz [5].
Does a jobsite link that stops working 12 hours after the first person joins suit the shifts [5]?
What will Voxer cost after its 14-day business trial, and which option would the crew need [4]?
What does Relay cost, and which published Relay features matter for the work?
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 [5]. If the crew needs HOLD and SLOW to stay on for everyone until the jobsite empties, OperatorLink's sources describe that as well [5]. If the crew needs push-to-talk in 35 languages, Relay's page describes that feature [2]. If the crew needs the Voxer Personal plan or a business trial, Voxer's pages describe those options [3] [4]. If the crew needs a free start with no paid plan, OperatorLink is currently free to use [5].
Frequently asked questions
Is OperatorLink free to use?
OperatorLink is currently free to use, and no paid plan is built yet [5]. The card fee is not published in the facts gathered for this page. A crew comparing options should check current terms before choosing a tool for a shift.
Is Voxer free for individuals?
Voxer's Personal plan is free for individuals [3]. Voxer also offers a 14-day free trial for business [4]. The facts gathered for this page do not give Voxer's business price after that trial, so that price is not published here.
Does OperatorLink work on iPhone?
OperatorLink runs in a phone browser with no app install [5]. A phone can add it to its home screen as a standalone app [5]. On Android browsers, signals such as STOP make the phone buzz, but iPhone Safari ignores the buzz [5].
How long does an OperatorLink jobsite link last?
A jobsite link stops working 12 hours after the first person joins it [5]. A jobsite with nobody in it is wiped after 3 idle hours [5]. The person who starts a jobsite shares a link or QR code, and the crew joins from it [5].
What does Relay provide for crew communication?
Relay's pages describe nationwide coverage with multi-carrier cellular and WiFi connectivity [1]. Relay supports push-to-talk in 35 languages [2]. The cited Relay facts do not describe STOP, HOLD or SLOW signals on a jobsite, so a crew should check those needs separately.
OperatorLink is currently free to use, and no paid plan is built yet. [5]
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