Head-to-head · Call Management system
CallHippo vs VirtualPBX
CallHippo leads on 0 checks, VirtualPBX 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 · 6.9/10
- Lowest starting priceVirtualPBX · $15/user/mo
CallHippo scores higher on our rubric for call management system: 6.9 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
VirtualPBX is cheaper to start at $15/user/mo against $18/user/mo.
CallHippo is the better fit for distributed teams needing international numbers. VirtualPBX is the better fit for small businesses needing a mature, affordable phone system.
- CallHippo fits best
Distributed teams needing international numbers
- VirtualPBX fits best
Small businesses needing a mature, affordable phone system
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Side by side
| Feature | CallHippo 6.9/10 Visit ↗ | VirtualPBX 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #6 in Call Management system | #7 in Call Management system |
| Best for | Distributed teams needing international numbers | Small businesses needing a mature, affordable phone system |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $18/user/mo | $15/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 10 days · no card needed | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA | GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 11 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features CallHippo 0/4 · VirtualPBX 0/4 | ||
| Call queues | Not published | Not published |
| IVR | Not published | Not published |
| Call recording | Not published | Not published |
| Call analytics & reports | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Call routing | Not published | Custom |
| Supported channels | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | CallHippo is a cloud-based business phone system for small businesses and growing teams that need calls, messaging, and call handling across locations. It provides virtual business numbers in 150+ countries, internet-based calling, SMS and… Read the review → |
VirtualPBX is a cloud-based business phone system for small businesses and distributed teams. It combines business numbers, auto attendants, multi-level menus, programmable call routing, voicemail transcription, call recording,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CallHippo — where it wins
- Virtual business numbers in 150+ countries
- Routing, IVR, call recording, and AI transcription
- Web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension access
Where it doesn't
- Starter limits US/CA calling to 1,000 minutes
- Smart routing and multilevel IVR require Ultimate
- Enterprise has a 50-user minimum
VirtualPBX — where it wins
- $15 per-user monthly entry plan with a 14-day free trial
- Custom IVR, call flows, transcription, recording, and reporting
- Web, desktop, and mobile access with broad CRM and API integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan beyond the 14-day trial
- AI Voice is a separate $99 monthly plan
- AI Voice includes Smarter Voice for up to five people
- CallHippo6.9/10 · From $18/user/mo (annual) · 10-day trial
A feature-rich cloud phone system for distributed teams that need international numbers.
Visit CallHippoFull verdict → - VirtualPBX6.8/10 · From $15/user/mo · 14-day trial
An affordable, feature-rich phone system for small businesses and distributed teams.
Visit VirtualPBXFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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