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Head-to-head · Virtual Phone Number Services

CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers vs Hushed

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers #1 in Virtual Phone Number Services 9.0/10 From $6/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit CloudTalk
Hushed #7 in Virtual Phone Number Services 7.0/10 From $6.99/mo · 3-day trial ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Hushed

CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers leads on 0 checks, Hushed on 0, and 4 are 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 scoreCloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers · 9.0/10

CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers scores higher on our rubric for virtual phone number services: 9.0 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers is the better fit for businesses needing global numbers and call-center features. Hushed is the better fit for individuals needing an affordable second mobile number.

  • CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers fits best

    Businesses needing global numbers and call-center features

  • Hushed fits best

    Individuals needing an affordable second mobile number

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Side by side

Feature CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Hushed 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.0
Ranking #1 in Virtual Phone Number Services #7 in Virtual Phone Number Services
Best for Businesses needing global numbers and call-center features Individuals needing an affordable second mobile number
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 3 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Mobile, Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android iOS, Android, Web
Support Live chat, Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers 3/3 · Hushed 3/3
SMS support ✓ ✓
International numbers ✓ ✓
Number porting ✓ ✓
Specs
Number types Not published Not published
Included numbers Not published 1
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • No free plan; the trial lasts three days.
  • The $6.99 monthly starting price is per number.
  • Number availability varies by region.
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,…

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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. CloudTalk Virtual Phone NumbersVirtual Phone Number Services 9.0From $6/mo · 14-day trial
  2. HushedVirtual Phone Number Services 7.0From $6.99/mo · 3-day trial

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

  • 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.
  • CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers9.0/10 · From $6/mo · 14-day trial

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

    Visit CloudTalkFull 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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