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Head-to-head · Virtual Phone Number Services

CallHippo vs Hushed

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score CallHippo #3 in Virtual Phone Number Services 7.7/10 From $18/user/mo (annual) · 10-day trial ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit CallHippo
Hushed #7 in Virtual Phone Number Services 7.0/10 From $6.99/mo · 3-day trial ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Hushed

CallHippo leads on 0 checks, Hushed on 3, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCallHippo · 7.7/10
  • Most featuresHushed · 3 of 3

CallHippo scores higher on our rubric for virtual phone number services: 7.7 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Hushed offers sms support; CallHippo doesn't publish it. Hushed offers international numbers; CallHippo doesn't publish it. Hushed offers number porting; CallHippo doesn't publish it.

CallHippo is the better fit for teams needing calling, messaging, and call routing. Hushed is the better fit for individuals needing an affordable second mobile number.

  • CallHippo fits best

    Teams needing calling, messaging, and call routing

  • Hushed fits best

    Individuals needing an affordable second mobile number

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Side by side

Feature CallHippo 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Hushed 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.0
Ranking #3 in Virtual Phone Number Services #7 in Virtual Phone Number Services
Best for Teams needing calling, messaging, and call routing Individuals needing an affordable second mobile number
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $18/user/mo Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 10 days · no card needed 3 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Mobile, Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension iOS, Android, Web
Support Email, Live chat · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features CallHippo 0/3 · Hushed 3/3
SMS support Not published ✓ (best)
International numbers Not published ✓ (best)
Number porting Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Number types Not published Not published
Included numbers Not published 1
Supported platforms Not published iOS, Android
Our review
Pros
  • Virtual numbers available in more than 150 countries
  • Web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension access
  • Routing, IVR, SMS/MMS, recording, and transcription features
  • Supports multiple numbers, SMS/MMS, calling and voicemail.
  • Includes forwarding, routing, SMS auto-reply and call history.
  • Apps are available for iOS, Android and web.
Cons
  • Starter is $18 per user monthly with annual billing
  • Starter includes 1,000 US/CA calling minutes and 100 SMS
  • Enterprise requires a minimum of 50 users
  • No free plan; the trial lasts three days.
  • The $6.99 monthly starting price is per number.
  • Number availability varies by region.
Our verdict

CallHippo is a cloud-based business phone system for small businesses and growing teams that need virtual numbers alongside internet calling and messaging. It combines call forwarding, smart routing, IVR, voicemail, recording, analytics,…

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Hushed gives individuals a separate phone number for personal communications, travel, selling items, shopping or other situations. Calls and texts run through the app over Wi-Fi or mobile data, and numbers are available from supported…

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  1. CallHippoVirtual Phone Number Services 7.7From $18/user/mo (annual) · 10-day trial
  2. HushedVirtual Phone Number Services 7.0From $6.99/mo · 3-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CallHippo — where it wins

    • Virtual numbers available in more than 150 countries
    • Web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension access
    • Routing, IVR, SMS/MMS, recording, and transcription features

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is $18 per user monthly with annual billing
    • Starter includes 1,000 US/CA calling minutes and 100 SMS
    • Enterprise requires a minimum of 50 users

  • Hushed — where it wins

    • Supports multiple numbers, SMS/MMS, calling and voicemail.
    • Includes forwarding, routing, SMS auto-reply and call history.
    • Apps are available for iOS, Android and web.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the trial lasts three days.
    • The $6.99 monthly starting price is per number.
    • Number availability varies by region.
  • CallHippo7.7/10 · From $18/user/mo (annual) · 10-day trial

    A broad business phone system, with advanced routing and calling features tied to higher-priced plans.

    Visit CallHippoFull verdict →
  • Hushed7.0/10 · From $6.99/mo · 3-day trial

    A second-number service with calling, messaging and voicemail across mobile and web.

    Visit HushedFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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