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Talkatone

Freemium#31 of 33 in Softphone Software

Talkatone: A free mobile number with calling, messaging, voicemail, and optional paid upgrades. Ranked #31 of 33 in Softphone Software by our editors (5.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for users wanting a free mobile number and messaging.

5.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Users wanting a free mobile number and messaging
Free plan
Yes
Mobile app
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free U.S. or Canadian number with Wi‑Fi and data calling
- Supports free SMS, MMS, voicemail, and number changes
- Talkatone Plus adds forwarding and verification-code support
Where it doesn't
- Available on iOS and Android rather than desktop platforms
- Number retention after 30 days of inactivity requires Plus
- International calling uses credits or subscriptions

Our verdict on Talkatone

Talkatone is a mobile calling and texting app for iOS and Android. It suits consumers who want a free U.S. or Canadian phone number for calls and messages without relying on traditional mobile minutes. The core service includes Wi‑Fi and cellular-data calling, SMS and MMS messaging, voicemail, and the ability to change or burn the assigned number. Calls and messages can reach many regular U.S. and Canadian numbers, including landlines.

The paid structure focuses on specific upgrades rather than a broad business phone system. Premium removes advertisements for one month. Talkatone Plus keeps the number active if it is unused for 30 days, receives verification codes and short-code messages, removes daily messaging limits, enables forwarding to U.S. or Canadian numbers, and provides higher-quality voicemail audio. The published category pricing lists a starting price of 2.99, while international calling uses credits or subscriptions. Buyers should review the in-app offer before choosing a paid option.

Talkatone’s main strength is its narrow mobile focus: it combines a free number, data-based calling, messaging, voicemail, and optional forwarding in one app. That makes it a practical fit for personal communication, a secondary number, or users seeking U.S. or Canadian calling and texting on a phone. It is less suitable for desktop-centered workflows, SIP-based deployments, recording requirements, or integrations. Choose Talkatone for straightforward mobile calling and messaging; choose another softphone if broader platform coverage or business-oriented capabilities are central.

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Talkatone pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Talkatone fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Browser calling	Not verified
Mobile app	Yes
Desktop app	Not verified
Call recording	Not verified
Business SMS	Yes
SIP support	Not verified
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	talkatone.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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