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Head-to-head · Virtual Phone Number Services

Hushed vs KrispCall

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Hushed #7 in Virtual Phone Number Services 7.0/10 From $6.99/mo · 3-day trial ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Hushed
KrispCall #8 in Virtual Phone Number Services 6.6/10 From $12/user/mo (annual) ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit KrispCall

Hushed leads on 3 checks, KrispCall on 0, and 1 is 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 scoreHushed · 7.0/10
  • Most featuresHushed · 3 of 3

Hushed scores higher on our rubric for virtual phone number services: 7.0 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Hushed offers sms support; KrispCall doesn't publish it. Hushed offers international numbers; KrispCall doesn't publish it. Hushed offers number porting; KrispCall doesn't publish it.

Hushed is the better fit for individuals needing an affordable second mobile number. KrispCall is the better fit for teams needing multiple numbers and integrated calling tools.

  • Hushed fits best

    Individuals needing an affordable second mobile number

  • KrispCall fits best

    Teams needing multiple numbers and integrated calling tools

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Side by side

Feature Hushed 7.0/10 Visit ↗ KrispCall 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.0 6.6
Ranking #7 in Virtual Phone Number Services #8 in Virtual Phone Number Services
Best for Individuals needing an affordable second mobile number Teams needing multiple numbers and integrated calling tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published $12/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile, Cloud Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms iOS, Android, Web Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hushed 3/3 · KrispCall 0/3
SMS support ✓ (best) Not published
International numbers ✓ (best) Not published
Number porting ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Number types Not published Not published
Included numbers 1 Not published
Supported platforms iOS, Android Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • 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
  • No free plan; the trial lasts three days.
  • The $6.99 monthly starting price is per number.
  • Number availability varies by region.
  • 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

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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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. HushedVirtual Phone Number Services 7.0From $6.99/mo · 3-day trial
  2. KrispCallVirtual Phone Number Services 6.6From $12/user/mo (annual)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • 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
  • Hushed7.0/10 · From $6.99/mo · 3-day trial

    A second-number service with calling, messaging and voicemail across mobile and web.

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  • KrispCall6.6/10 · From $12/user/mo (annual)

    A multi-number business phone system with routing, messaging, and CRM integrations.

    Visit KrispCallFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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