Phone.com

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VOIP Business Phone Service & Business Phone Systems - Seamlessly Manage Your Business Calls From Any Device, Anywhere

How to Replace Phone.com

Overview

Phone.com is a cloud-based VoIP business phone system that enables seamless communication through calls, texts, video, and voicemail on a single unified platform. It provides businesses with a dedicated phone number separate from personal lines and allows teams to work from any device, anywhere. The service offers 50+ features without complicated setup, designed for small businesses to enterprises.

Features

59 features across 22 categories

AI(1)

AI-ConnectAIPremium

24/7/365 AI-powered call routing and appointment scheduling solution

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Accessibility(1)

Mobile & Web Apps

Access Phone.com service on mobile devices (iPhone/Android) or web browser

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Account Management(2)

Address Book

Sync contacts, organize into groups, sync across devices, use in call handling rules

My.Phone.Com

Web portal to access account and manage calls, texts, voicemail, fax, video

Also in: Keeper, 1Password, Bitwarden

Branding(1)

Custom Phone NumberPremium

Create custom business phone numbers to amplify brand and improve memorability

Also in: Kajabi, Lessonly, Setmore

Call Management(16)

Call Blocking

Block callers during calls or add to blocked list; block international destinations

Call Forwarding

Direct calls to multiple phone numbers including home, office, mobile, or worldwide

Call Handling Rules

Route calls to different destinations based on day, time, or Caller ID

Call RecordingPremium

Record all, incoming, outgoing, or custom calls; $7.99/mo or included for Pro users

Call Routing

Route incoming calls to single or multiple destinations based on rules

Call Screening

Audio message telling which number was dialed with Caller ID info

Call Transfer

In-call feature to easily transfer incoming calls to another phone number or extension

Call Waiting

Alerts user to incoming calls while already on a call with ability to switch

Caller ID

Personalized call handling rules based on Caller ID and custom Caller ID name

Dial-by-Name DirectoryAI

Auto-attendant voice asks callers to enter name using dialpad

Do Not Disturb

Button press sends calls to voicemail or next call handling rule

Follow Me

Define Follow Me destinations with forwarding based on Caller ID or schedules

Menus

Initial audio greeting with customizable recordings for menu options

Queues

Route calls to specific groups with members rung in order

Schedules

Route calls based on day and time to different numbers, extensions, or greetings

Voice Tagging

Identify which menu option was selected before answering call

Communication(9)

Audio Conferencing

Connect up to 300 participants in HD quality with password-protected number

Business SMSPremium

Send and receive text messages using business phone number (Plus and Pro plans)

Conference Calling

Simple, affordable conferencing without third-party providers

Fax Reception

Receive inbound faxes with all phone plans

Fax-from-Phone

Upload and send documents as faxes with cover pages and confirmations

International CallingPremium

Low-rate international calling to multiple countries

Video Conferencing

First-class audio, video, and web conferencing for all users

Voicemail

Listen to voicemail in account, receive as .mp3 attachment, or transcribed text

Voicemail to Email

Instant email notifications with voicemail as audio attachment

Compliance(2)

HIPAA Compliance

Voice calls HIPAA compliant; video also compliant for Plus/Pro users

SOC 2 Compliance

SOC 2 compliant platform for security and reliability

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Core(2)

Business Phone Number

Dedicated business phone number separate from personal line

Call, Text, Video, and Voicemail

All communication types integrated in one platform

Customization(3)

Greetings

Personalize service with audio greetings, messages, music, and menus

Hold Music

Professional music tracks for callers on hold or in queues

Text-to-GreetingAI

Free tool to create custom audio messages with 40+ automated voices

Guarantee(1)

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Money-back guarantee on user fees within 30 days

Hardware(2)

Analog Phone Support

Connect traditional analog phones via Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA)

IP Phone Connection

Compatibility with IP desk phones; $4.99/mo per device for non-Plus/Pro users

Integration(2)

Application IntegrationPremium

Pro users can integrate with CRM and business tools for screen pops and click-to-dial

Click-to-Call

Website embed code for customers to request callback

Mobility(1)

ProSIMPremium

Transform mobile phone into full Phone.com extension with cellular and native dialer

Notifications(1)

Call Notifications

Email/SMS notifications for incoming calls with Caller ID and details

Phone Numbers(5)

Global NumbersPremium

International phone numbers at $4.99/mo or premium at $14.99/mo

International Phone NumbersPremium

Global numbers from multiple countries for international customers

Local Phone Numbers

Choose from available local phone numbers

Toll-Free Numbers

800/888/877/866 and other toll-free number options

Vanity NumbersPremium

Custom memorable phone numbers for business

Premium Services(1)

Live Answer-ConnectPremium

Professional live receptionist service for call greeting, transfer, messaging, appointment scheduling

Productivity(2)

Video Meeting TranscriptionAIPremium

Automatic transcription of video meetings for Pro users

Voicemail TranscriptionAIPremium

Automatically transcribe voicemail messages to email or text, Pro users only

Quality(1)

HD Voice

Wide-band audio for crystal clear high-definition voice conversations

Reporting(2)

Call AnalyticsPremium

Account-wide snapshot of caller data with new/returning breakdowns, Pro users only

Call Logs

View, track, and filter all incoming, outgoing, fax, and missed calls

Safety(1)

E911 Service

Basic 911 coverage nationwide and E911 where available

Setup(1)

Number Porting

Transfer existing local, toll-free, or international numbers to Phone.com

Support(2)

24/7 Support

Dedicated support team available 24/7 via phone, email, and live chat

Expert Support

Fully trained support agents available 24/7 for setup and troubleshooting

Pricing

Basic

$18/mo
  • Business Phone Number
  • Call, Text, Video, Voicemail
  • Mobile & Web Apps
  • Video Conferencing
  • Call Routing
  • Call Forwarding
  • Voicemail to Email
  • SMS Receive
  • Fax Receive
  • Conference Calling
  • Address Book
  • HD Voice
  • E911 Service
  • 50+ features

Plus

Custom
  • All Basic features
  • SMS Send
  • Video Meetings
  • HIPAA Compliant Video
  • IP Phone Connection
  • Call Recording ($7.99/mo)
  • Extra phone line for faxing

Pro

Custom
  • All Plus features
  • Call Recording (included)
  • Call Analytics
  • Voicemail Transcription
  • Video Meeting Transcription
  • Application Integration
  • Screen Pops
  • Click-to-Dial

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Phone.com

Monthly$18/mo
Yearly$216/yr
5-Year Total$1.1k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$216
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$648
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$1.1k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 59 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Phone.com alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 59 features.

Buy Phone.com

Better Value
Monthly cost$180/mo
3-year total$6,480
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying Phone.com saves ~$48,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 59 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

5 known integrations

Business ToolsCall TrackingClick-to-DialCRM IntegrationScreen Pop