Talkroute
Virtual phone system that turns any device into a business phone — no hardware required
Founded
2013
Starting Price
$19
Category
Communication
Last updated April 27, 2026
About Talkroute
Talkroute is a virtual phone system designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs who need a professional phone presence without buying hardware or switching carriers. It routes calls to your existing mobile, desktop, or landline phones using a virtual business number — local, toll-free, or vanity. Features include call forwarding rules, voicemail with transcription, a multi-level IVR menu (dial-by-name, press 1 for sales), hours-based routing, and team extensions. Talkroute also offers text messaging on business numbers, a softphone app for desktop and mobile, and call reporting. It's positioned as the lightweight alternative to full UCaaS platforms — setup takes minutes and the monthly cost is a fraction of traditional PBX systems.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- No hardware required — routes calls to phones you already own, making the setup cost essentially zero beyond the monthly subscription
- Starts at \u002419/month, making it one of the most affordable virtual phone systems for solopreneurs and micro-businesses
- Multi-level IVR and hours-based routing give small businesses a professional phone presence that sounds enterprise-grade
- Business texting on your virtual number keeps personal and work SMS completely separate without needing a second physical device
- Works on any device — the softphone app means your business phone travels with you on any phone, tablet, or laptop
Key Features
Virtual Business Numbers
Get local, toll-free, or vanity phone numbers that route to any device — mobile, desktop app, or landline — without porting your personal number
Multi-Level IVR Menu
Build auto-attendant menus (press 1 for sales, press 2 for support) with submenus, announcements, and hours-based routing
Call Forwarding & Routing
Route incoming calls to specific team members, ring groups, or fallback to voicemail based on time of day, day of week, or caller ID
Voicemail with Transcription
Receive voicemails as email notifications with audio attachments and text transcriptions — never miss a message while away from your phone
Business Text Messaging
Send and receive SMS/MMS on your Talkroute business number — keep personal and business texting separate from one app
Desktop & Mobile Softphone
Make and receive calls from your business number using the Talkroute app on Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android — no desk phone required
Team Extensions
Pricing
Basic
$19/month
- 1 phone number
- 1 user
- 500 minutes
- Call forwarding
- Voicemail + transcription
Best For
Solopreneur Business Line
Get a dedicated business number that rings your personal cell — callers hear a professional IVR greeting and voicemail while you manage everything from one phone
Remote Team Phone System
Give distributed team members extensions on a shared business number without a physical office PBX — everyone uses the softphone app from wherever they work
Local & Toll-Free Presence
Acquire local numbers in multiple area codes or a toll-free 800 number to project a larger geographic presence without physical offices
After-Hours Call Routing
Automatically route calls to voicemail or an on-call number after business hours — configure once in the IVR and the system handles it every day
