CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers vs CallHippo

CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers9.2Visit CallHippo8.9Visit

Higher score CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers #1 in Virtual Phone Number Services 9.2/10 From $6/mo · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit CloudTalk

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CallHippo #3 in Virtual Phone Number Services 8.9/10 10-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit CallHippo

• CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers fits best

  Businesses needing global numbers and call-center features

• CallHippo fits best

  Teams needing calling, messaging, and call routing

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Side by side

Feature	CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers 9.2/10 Visit ↗	CallHippo 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Virtual Phone Number Services	#3 in Virtual Phone Number Services
Best for	Businesses needing global numbers and call-center features	Teams needing calling, messaging, and call routing
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	From $6/mo · 14-day trial	$18/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	10 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	10 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Live chat, Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers 3/3 · CallHippo 0/3
SMS support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
International numbers	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Number porting	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Number types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included numbers	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Numbers in 160+ countries across several number types Routing, queues, IVR, recording, analytics and reporting Available on web, desktop and mobile, with CRM and helpdesk integrations	Virtual numbers available in more than 150 countries Web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension access Routing, IVR, SMS/MMS, recording, and transcription features
Cons	Number availability and SMS support vary by country and number type The $6 monthly starting price is per number; a subscription is also required No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days	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
Our verdict	CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers gives businesses virtual numbers in more than 160 countries, with calling and call-center tools available through CloudTalk’s phone platform. It is aimed at teams that want a local presence for sales,… Read the review →	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,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers — where it wins

  • Numbers in 160+ countries across several number types
  • Routing, queues, IVR, recording, analytics and reporting
  • Available on web, desktop and mobile, with CRM and helpdesk integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Number availability and SMS support vary by country and number type
  • The $6 monthly starting price is per number; a subscription is also required
  • No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days

• 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

• CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers9.2/10 · From $6/mo · 14-day trial

  Global business numbers with call-center tools; number fees start at $6 per month, plus a subscription.

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• CallHippo8.9/10 · 10-day trial

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

  Visit CallHippoFull verdict →