Sonetel
Sonetel: A low-cost cloud phone service with free calling basics and AI summaries on paid plans. Ranked #91 of 166 in Business Phone Systems by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for solo users wanting free calling and AI summaries.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSolo users wanting free calling and AI summaries
- Free planYes
- Paid from$9.95/user/mo
- Business numbersMultiple
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free Basic plan includes app calling, SMS-to-email and voicemail
- Paid plans add numbers, transcription, recording and AI summaries
- Web, desktop, mobile, SIP and API support cover varied workflows
Where it doesn't
- Basic phone numbers and calls can incur separate charges
- Integrations center on SIP, existing PBX systems and API
- Displayed monthly prices are billed annually
Our verdict on Sonetel
Sonetel provides virtual business phone numbers and cloud calling for entrepreneurs, solo users and small businesses. Calls can ring in web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, or be forwarded to users, phone numbers, voice apps and SIP addresses. Its tools include IVR menus, custom call routing, voicemail, recording, transcription and AI-generated summaries. The service also offers an API for phone-number management, forwarding and IVR workflows.
The plan structure starts with Basic at $0 per month, billed annually. It includes SMS-to-email, free incoming calls in the Sonetel app and user voicemail; phone numbers and calls can incur separate charges. Premium costs $9.95 per user per month, billed annually, and adds one free phone number per user, free calls to 40+ countries, call transcription, call recording and voice response. Business costs $29.95 per user per month, billed annually, and includes five free phone numbers per user alongside the Premium calling features. This makes Basic suitable for users who mainly need app-based incoming calls, while Premium and Business fit users who need included numbers and broader calling tools.
Sonetel’s strongest differentiator is the combination of telephony workflows and AI assistance. Voicemail can be delivered by email with transcription and an AI summary, while paid plans provide call transcription, recording and AI call summaries with follow-up information. IVR menus and forwarding support more structured call handling, and the API can connect number management and routing to custom workflows. SIP and existing PBX support provide an option for organizations with established telephony systems, but the integration set is focused rather than broad. Choose Sonetel for low-cost cloud calling, numbers and summaries across desktop and mobile; consider another business phone system if a wide integration ecosystem is central to your selection.
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Sonetel fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $9.95/user/mo |
| Included users | 1 users |
| Business numbers | Multiple |
| Auto attendant | Yes |
| Call routing | Custom |
| Voicemail transcription | Yes |
| Desktop and mobile apps | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: SIP, existing PBX systems, API |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | sonetel.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Sonetel integrations
Sonetel lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- SIP
- existing PBX systems
- API
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