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Head-to-head · Virtual Phone Number Services

CallHippo vs KrispCall

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score CallHippo #3 in Virtual Phone Number Services 8.9/10 10-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit CallHippo
KrispCall #7 in Virtual Phone Number Services 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit KrispCall

CallHippo leads on 0 checks, KrispCall on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCallHippo · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceKrispCall · $12/user/mo
  • Free trialonly CallHippo

CallHippo scores higher on our rubric for virtual phone number services: 8.9 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

KrispCall is cheaper to start at $12/user/mo against $18/user/mo.

CallHippo is the better fit for teams needing calling, messaging, and call routing. KrispCall is the better fit for teams needing multiple numbers and integrated calling tools.

  • CallHippo fits best

    Teams needing calling, messaging, and call routing

  • KrispCall fits best

    Teams needing multiple numbers and integrated calling tools

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Side by side

Feature CallHippo 8.9/10 Visit ↗ KrispCall 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.4
Ranking #3 in Virtual Phone Number Services #7 in Virtual Phone Number Services
Best for Teams needing calling, messaging, and call routing Teams needing multiple numbers and integrated calling tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $18/user/mo $12/user/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 10 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 50+ integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CallHippo 0/3 · KrispCall 0/3
SMS support Not checked yet Not checked yet
International numbers Not checked yet Not checked yet
Number porting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Number types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Included numbers Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Starter includes up to five users and one US, UK, or Canada number per user
  • Multi-level IVR, call routing, voicemail transcription, and analytics
  • Available across web, mobile, Chrome, and API, with 100+ integrations
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 requires a card
  • Calling, messaging, numbers, and some add-ons may incur extra charges
  • Windows and macOS desktop apps are listed as coming soon
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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KrispCall is a cloud business phone and communication platform for startups, small businesses, sales and support teams, and larger organizations. It combines virtual local, mobile, and toll-free numbers with calling, SMS, MMS, voicemail,…

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  1. CallHippoVirtual Phone Number Services 8.910-day trial
  2. KrispCallVirtual Phone Number Services 8.4Paid

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

  • KrispCall — where it wins

    • Starter includes up to five users and one US, UK, or Canada number per user
    • Multi-level IVR, call routing, voicemail transcription, and analytics
    • Available across web, mobile, Chrome, and API, with 100+ integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the trial requires a card
    • Calling, messaging, numbers, and some add-ons may incur extra charges
    • Windows and macOS desktop apps are listed as coming soon

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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