Communication·Standings

Virtual Phone Number Services

Virtual phone number services let you use a phone number without relying on a traditional phone line; compare SMS support, number options and the platforms you need.

The board's signal score is out of 10. Its marks show whether a service has a public API, open-source code or a free plan.

• 24 platforms
• 1 with a public API on this page
• 4 with a free tier
• Checked 7 Oct 2026

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2. 1
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   Sonetelsonetel.com

   Sonetel provides virtual business phone numbers and AI-powered communication for entrepreneurs.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $9.95/mo
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3. 2
   C

   CallHippocallhippo.com

   CallHippo describes itself as a communication platform with a cloud business phone system, AI voice agents, an omnichannel inbox, WhatsApp Business API and a…

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $18/mo
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4. 3
   C

   Callbettercallbetter.com
   6.1 APIOpenFree From $24/mo
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5. 4
   Z

   Zadarmazadarma.com

   A web, desktop and mobile phone service with an auto attendant and a free plan.

   6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $44/mo
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6. 5
   K

   KrispCallkrispcall.com

   KrispCall describes itself as an AI-powered communication platform for business calls, messaging, coaching, and CRM workflows.

   5.8 APIOpenFree From $12/mo
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7. 6
   K

   Keapkeap.com
   5.6 APIOpenFree From $299/mo
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8. 7
   G

   Grasshoppergrasshopper.com
   5.2 APIOpenFree From $14/mo
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   DC

   Dollu CCaaSdollu.com

   CCaaS brings inbound and outbound voice, web chat, email, WhatsApp, SMS, RCS and social messaging into one routing engine and agent desktop.

   5.1 APIOpenFree —
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10. 9
    PN

    PBXme Numberspbxme.com
    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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11. 10
    DT

    DIDWW Two-way SIP Trunkingdidww.com

    SIP trunking connects a business PBX to local telephone networks over the internet using SIP instead of physical phone lines.

    4.8 APIOpenFree —
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12. 11
    GC

    Global Call Forwardingglobalcallforwarding.com
    4.5 APIOpenFree —
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13. 12
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    2ndNumber2ndnumber.tel
    4.4 APIOpenFree —
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14. 13
    VM

    VoIP.ms APIvoip.ms

    A paid phone service with inbound and outbound calling, phone numbers and SIP support.

    4.4 APIOpenFree —
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15. 14
    CV

    CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numberscloudtalk.io
    4.4 APIOpenFree —
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16. 15
    MV

    M800 Virtual Numbersm800.com
    4.4 APIOpenFree —
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17. 16
    DP

    didlogic Phone Numbersdidlogic.com
    4.3 APIOpenFree —
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18. 17
    H

    Hushedhushed.com
    4.3 APIOpenFree —
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19. 18
    NP

    Number Peoplenumberpeople.co.uk
    4.3 APIOpenFree —
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20. 19
    R

    RingDeskringdesk.ca
    4.3 APIOpenFree —
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21. 20
    TC

    TollFreeForwarding.comtollfreeforwarding.com
    4.1 APIOpenFree —
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22. 21
    GV

    Global Virtual Numbersglobalvirtualnumbers.com
    4.0 APIOpenFree —
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23. 22
    V

    VirtualSMSNumbersvirtualsmsnumbers.com

    A web service for SMS on international virtual numbers, with an API and paid use from €0.07.

    4.0 APIOpenFree —
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24. 23
    V

    VirtSMSvirtsms.com
    4.0 APIOpenFree —
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25. 24
    VC

    Vodafone Cloud Numbersvodafone.com

    A cloud number service with SMS support; pricing is available on request.

    3.9 APIOpenFree —
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How to choose

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Choose a service that supports the places you plan to use it, such as the web, iOS, Android, macOS or Windows.

If you plan to connect it to another system, check for API support. An API is a way for software to exchange information.

What kinds of numbers can I get?

Check the number types and whether international numbers are available for the places you need to reach.

If you already have a number, look for number porting, which lets you transfer it to a new service. Also compare how many numbers are included.

Can I send and receive text messages?

Check SMS support if you need text messaging; support can vary by service and number.

How much does a virtual phone number cost?

Compare the starting price, billing unit and whether a free plan or trial is available. A listed starting price may not cover every number type or feature.

For example, 2ndNumber lists a starting price of $3.49 per month, while CallHippo lists $18 per user per month on annual billing and a 10-day trial.

Questions

What should I compare when choosing a virtual phone number service?

Compare supported platforms, SMS support, international numbers, number types, included numbers, porting options and price.

Can I keep my current phone number when switching services?

Check whether the service supports number porting, which transfers an existing number to the new service.

Do virtual phone number services support international numbers?

Availability varies. Check whether the service offers international numbers for the places you need.

Can I try a virtual phone number service for free?

Some services offer a free plan or a free trial. Check the terms and trial length before signing up.

Can I connect a virtual phone number service to other software?

Check for a public API if you need software to exchange information with the service.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure