Linia Directă vs Traditional Phone System
The office phone system has been the standard for 30 years. But in 2026, you're paying 5–10 times more for fewer features.
Head-to-head comparison
| Traditional Phone System | Linia Directă | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | €200–500 | €39 |
| Operating hours | Mon–Fri 9–5 | 24/7 |
| Setup | 2–4 weeks | 15 minutes |
| Scaling | Requires hardware | Instant |
| Maintenance | €500+/year | Zero |
| Languages supported | Depends on operator | RO+EN+IT automatic |
Why the difference matters
Annual cost: €2,400 vs €468
A traditional phone system costs between €2,400 and €6,000 per year, not counting maintenance and upgrade costs. Linia Directă starts at €468/year, with all updates included.
8-hour vs 24-hour coverage
A traditional phone system works only while someone is in the office. Linia Directă answers 24/7, including weekends and public holidays, at no extra cost.
Setup: weeks vs minutes
Installing a classic phone system involves site visits, cabling, and complex configuration. With Linia Directă, you're up and running in 15 minutes, directly from your browser.
Scaling: hardware vs a click
Want to add lines? With a classic system, you buy new equipment. With Linia Directă, one click gives you as many simultaneous lines as you need.
Who chooses which solution
Traditional Phone System
Offices with 50+ employees, existing phone infrastructure, and a dedicated IT team.
Linia Directă
Salons, restaurants, hotels, and service firms with 1–20 employees who want professionalism without complexity.