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Best Virtual Phone Number Services in 2026

Virtual phone number services provide phone numbers that work through web apps, mobile apps, desktop software, or an API. They can support calling and, where offered, text messaging without a traditional phone line.

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    CallHippo

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

    Choose CallHippo for a business phone system with multiple numbers, routing, voicemail transcription and CRM connections.

    7.6 From $18/user/mo (annual) · 10-day trial Visit site
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    Sonetel

    by Sonetel
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Sonetel combines virtual numbers with routing, voicemail, and AI call summaries, while offering a free Basic plan and paid options.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $9.95/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Zadarma

    by Zadarma
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

    Zadarma combines business calling features with web and device apps. Compare the listed plan allowances carefully, since they differ by plan.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $39/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Callbetter

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.4 7-day trial Visit site
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    Keap

    by Keap
    Free trial WebiPhoneAndroid

    Choose Keap if your business wants sales pipeline visibility, email sync, marketing automation, and AI features with web and mobile access.

    6.1 From $299/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    PBXme Numbers

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Grasshopper

    by Grasshopper
    Paid WebWindowsMac+2

    Grasshopper offers a clear progression from one-user calling to unlimited-user plans with more numbers and extensions.

    5.8 From $14/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    KrispCall

    by KrispCall
    Paid AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

    KrispCall combines business telephony, messaging, team alerts, and CRM integrations in one service. Its paid plans start at $12 a month billed annually, with no free plan or trial.

    5.7 From $12/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    DIDWW Two-way SIP Trunking

    Paid APIWeb

    DIDWW combines local and international SIP termination with security options, integrations and API controls.

    5.6 Visit site
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    Dollu CCaaS

    by Dollu CCaaS
    Paid APIWeb

    Dollu CCaaS brings multichannel routing, outbound dialing, workforce tools, and conversation quality features into one contact center service.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    2ndNumber

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.1 From $3.49/mo Visit site
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    CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    4.9 From $6/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Global Call Forwarding

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    4.9 From $7.95/mo · 15-day trial Visit site
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    didlogic Phone Numbers

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.8 From $0.99/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Hushed

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.6 From $6.99/mo · 3-day trial Visit site
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    M800 Virtual Numbers

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    4.5 From $19/mo Visit site
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    Number People

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.5 From £2/mo Visit site
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    Global Virtual Numbers

    Paid Web
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    RingDesk

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.4 From 15/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    VoIP.ms API

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.3 Visit site
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    TollFreeForwarding.com

    Paid Web
    4.1 5-day trial Visit site
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    VirtualSMSNumbers

    Paid Web
    4.0 From €0.07 Visit site
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    VirtSMS

    Paid Web
    3.9 From $0.30 Visit site
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    Vodafone Cloud Numbers

    Paid
    3.8 Pricing on request Visit site

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Questions

Do virtual phone number services have free plans?

A free plan is offered by services in this category, while other services offer paid plans or trials. Check the plan details before choosing.

What platforms can I use?

Services in this category may support web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, or an API. Check the platforms listed for the service you want.

Can I get an international number?

International numbers are a comparison point for this category. Confirm the countries and number types available from the service you are considering.

Can I port my existing number?

Number porting is a comparison point. Check the service's porting support and requirements before moving an existing number.

How long are free trials?

Trial lengths vary. Listed examples include 3 days for Hushed, 10 days for CallHippo, 14 days for CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers, and 30 days for didlogic Phone Numbers.

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