How is Frontdesk different from eVoice?

eVoice is a virtual phone service for forwarding calls, taking voicemail, and adding extensions. Frontdesk is a phone system with an AI receptionist that answers missed calls, qualifies leads, books appointments, and writes everything to your CRM. The difference is whether the call gets answered or sent to voicemail.

Can I port my eVoice number to Frontdesk?

Yes. Free porting for any US or Canadian number. It usually takes 3 to 5 business days, and your eVoice line stays active until the port completes.

Do I need special hardware?

No. Most small businesses run Frontdesk on the cell phones and laptops they already use. We also support Polycom, Yealink, and Cisco SIP desk phones if you want them.

How much does Frontdesk cost compared to eVoice?

Frontdesk is free to start with unlimited seats and AI answering. eVoice runs roughly $12 to $30 per month as of 2026 for forwarding and voicemail, with minute and extension caps and no AI receptionist.

Home-Based Business

Best eVoice Alternative for Home-Based Business

Frontdesk keeps your personal cell private. Customers call the business number, AI handles the basics, and you take what matters.

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The problem

What you lose without eVoice Alternative (Home-Based Business).

Customers calling your cell

No business-hours boundary

Voicemails missed at dinner

How Frontdesk solves it

eVoice Alternative tuned for Home-Based Business.

Cloud phone with nothing to install

Get a local or toll-free number, make and take calls from your phone or laptop, and route by hours or department. Everything home-based business need, no desk hardware.

AI receptionist answers when you cannot

Frontdesk picks up every call your team misses. It books appointments, qualifies leads, and texts you a summary.

Calls, texts, and email in one inbox

Customers reach you on any channel. You see a single timeline per customer instead of four scattered tools.

Native CRM sync

Every call, text, and voicemail logs to the contact in HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive automatically.

Flat pricing with real answering

One monthly price, unlimited team members. eVoice is a virtual-number and voicemail service with no AI answering, and its plans cap minutes and extensions.

Live the same day

Port your existing number or pick a new one, train Frontdesk on your business, and start answering calls in under 30 minutes.

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