VoIP & Business Phone
Talkroute
Virtual business phone system that runs on your existing devices, no hardware needed.
4.7· 46 reviews· via G2Founded 2013 · Chicago, USA
What is Talkroute?
Talkroute is a cloud-based virtual phone system that adds business calling, texting, and call routing to devices you already own. It provides local and toll-free numbers, auto-attendant menus, extensions, and voicemail through desktop, mobile, and web apps without any physical PBX hardware.
Best known for: Hardware-free virtual phone system for small businesses
Key features
- Local and toll-free business numbers
- Auto-attendant menus and single/multi-digit extensions
- Unlimited calling with SMS/MMS texting
- Live call transfer and simultaneous ring
- Call recording and reporting
- Desktop, mobile, and web softphone apps
Who Talkroute is best for
- Solopreneurs needing a professional business line
- Small teams wanting call routing without hardware
- Businesses adding a second line to personal phones
Ideal team: Solo operators and small teams of 1-10 who want a business phone system without PBX hardware.
Talkroute pricing
Basic
$19/flat / mo
- 1 user, 1 phone number, 1 mailbox
- Unlimited calling and 500 texts/mo
- Desktop, mobile, and web apps
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Plus
$39/flat / mo
- 3 users, 2 numbers, 3 mailboxes
- Single-level menu and extensions
- Live call transfer and hours of operation
Pro
$59/flat / mo
- 10 users, 3 numbers, 10 mailboxes
- Unlimited menus and call recording
- Reporting, scheduled forwarding, and BAA
Enterprise
Custom
- 20+ users and 10+ phone numbers
- SLA and dedicated account manager
- Bulk texting discounts
Costs to watch before you commit
- Additional users, numbers, and mailboxes are $5/mo each beyond plan limits
- Per-plan monthly text caps (500 to 5,000); overages require bulk texting add-ons
- AI Receptionist and bulk texting are paid add-ons ($39-$199 and $55-$749/mo)
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