CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers vs Global Call Forwarding

CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers9.2Visit Global Call Forwarding9.0Visit

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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Global Call Forwarding #2 in Virtual Phone Number Services 9.0/10 From $7.95/mo · 15-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit site

• CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers fits best

  Businesses needing global numbers and call-center features

• Global Call Forwarding fits best

  Businesses prioritizing call forwarding and number choice

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Side by side

Feature	CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Global Call Forwarding 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Virtual Phone Number Services	#2 in Virtual Phone Number Services
Best for	Businesses needing global numbers and call-center features	Businesses prioritizing call forwarding and number choice
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	From $6/mo · 14-day trial	From $7.95/mo · 15-day trial
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	15 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Phone, Live chat, Email, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers 3/3 · Global Call Forwarding 2/3
SMS support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
International numbers	✓	✓
Number porting	✓	✓
Specs
Number types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included numbers	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
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	Choose local, toll-free, national, mobile, and international numbers. Route calls to phones, PBX systems, or SIP destinations. IVR, recording, reporting, porting, and a softphone are included 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	Monthly price and included minutes vary by number type and call destination. No free plan; service is paid after a 15-day trial. Published details do not state an included-number quota.
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 →	Global Call Forwarding provides cloud-based business phone numbers and call routing for organizations that need local or international reach. Number options include local, toll-free, national, mobile, and international numbers across more… 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

• Global Call Forwarding — where it wins

  • Choose local, toll-free, national, mobile, and international numbers.
  • Route calls to phones, PBX systems, or SIP destinations.
  • IVR, recording, reporting, porting, and a softphone are included features.

  Where it doesn't

  • Monthly price and included minutes vary by number type and call destination.
  • No free plan; service is paid after a 15-day trial.
  • Published details do not state an included-number quota.

• 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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• Global Call Forwarding9.0/10 · From $7.95/mo · 15-day trial

  Flexible number choices and routing, with pricing that varies by number and destination.

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