OnSIP vs Talkroute

OnSIP is a business phone system with multiple business numbers, an auto attendant, custom call routing, and voicemail transcription. It provides desktop and mobile apps as well as a browser softphone, available in Chrome, Firefox, and Opera. Apps are listed for Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android. The free plan supports up to 100 users and unlimited extensions, and includes Zendesk, HubSpot, and Odoo integrations. Free SIP accounts cannot dial regular phone numbers; paid plans offer a SIP-to-PSTN gateway. Paid plans start at $18.95/user/mo, and a 30-day trial is listed. Month-to-month contracts are available, with payment based on users and features. A SIP address can have active registrations on up to 10 devices. Softphone apps provide end-to-end encryption, and encryption is also available for desk phones. When both parties use the OnSIP app, professional call-link media is encrypted using DTLS SRTP. The Admin Portal supports setup, real-time feature edits, payment and contact management, and invoices.

Talkroute is a virtual phone system for managing business calls, messages, and meetings. It supports multiple business numbers, custom call routing, an auto attendant, voicemail transcription, call forwarding, simultaneous ringing, menus, extensions, live transfers, and scheduled forwarding. Calling plans include unlimited U.S. and Canada minutes, subject to reasonable use policies. SMS and MMS are available, with monthly message allowances varying by plan; outbound messages may require number verification and follow carrier rules. Video meetings support up to 100 participants, with screen sharing, whiteboard, and file sharing depending on plan. The service offers an API for connecting data with other tools, though API access is reviewed per account and the public API does not provide direct voice calling. Talkroute lists Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows platforms, plus desktop and mobile apps. There is no free plan; the pricing note lists a starting price of $19/mo and a seven-day trial. Business Phone Basic is $19 a month and includes one user, one number, one mailbox, and 500 monthly texts.