Our Desktop App

Apps available for MacOS, Windows, & Linux.

Talkroute Desktop App

What is the Desktop App?

The Talkroute Desktop App transforms any PC into a business phone system and eliminates the need for traditional desk phones. Now you and your team can easily manage calls and messages, all from the convenience of your desktop and laptop computers.

Our native desktop app is available for MacOS, Windows, and Linux. Download Our Desktop App

What you can do with our Desktop App

Desktop app business calling
Making & receiving business calls
Desktop app call history
View call history & details
Desktop app business text messaging
Text with your customers
Desktop app virtual voicemail
Easy to manage voicemail
Desktop app settings
Adjust settings & preferences

  • Make & Receive Calls

    Business calling with your PC or laptop

    Our virtual phone system gives you the ability to make and receive calls from any desktop computer.

    With Talkroute, you have the power of an enterprise level phone system without having to purchase or maintain any special equipment such as a desk phone.

    Download our desktop apps to begin making business calls from your PC today.

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    Desktop App Dialer

  • View Call History

    Keep track of incoming & outgoing calls

    With Talkroute you have access to your call history and in depth details of each call within your history log.

    Our call history provides you with easy one-step call back, text back, and number blocking actions. You may also grant users permission to only view call history for certain virtual phone numbers.

    Now you and your team can quickly review call history from the convenience of your PC or laptop.

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    Desktop App Call History

  • Join the Conversation

    Send & receive text messages from your PC

    Gain an advantage over your competition — about 61% of businesses still don’t use SMS:

    85% of customers prefer receiving text messages over a phone call or email.

    68% of consumers would prefer to use text messaging to contact a company with questions.

    53% of clients say they feel more positive toward a brand that responds to text messages.

    Sign up for Talkroute & begin texting with your customers today.

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    Desktop App Text Messaging

  • Voicemail Made Simple

    Check voicemail from your PC or laptop

    Never miss a voicemail — Enable desktop app notifications when receiving a new voice message and easily manage your messages.

    Customize your voicemail greetings and assign separate mailboxes to your team members, departments, and phone numbers.

    Our mailboxes can be added or removed at anytime and provide unlimited storage capacity.

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    Desktop App Voicemail

  • Take Control of Your Phone System

    Easily customize your account settings

    Your account settings and preferences give you the ability to customize your phone system settings from any desktop.

    Now you can easily adjust your call routing, customize greetings, edit schedules, and much more in a matter of seconds!

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    Desktop App Setings

…tons of amazing features for your business

Phone NumbersPhone Numbers

Local, toll free, 800 & vanity phone numbers.

Call ForwardingCall Forwarding

Forward & route your business calls anywhere.

Text MessagingText Messaging

Send & receive SMS & MMS business messages.

Video MeetingsMeetings

Video conferencing with up to 100 participants.

Call MenusCall Menus

Single & multi level Auto Attendant/IVR.

ExtensionsExtensions

Unlimited 3 or 4 digit direct dial extensions.

VoicemailVoicemail

Get voice messages on our apps, online, & by email.

Desktop & Mobile AppsDesktop & Mobile

Apps available for MacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS & Android.

Live Call TransferLive Call Transfer

Transfer live calls to extensions, departments & voicemail.

Call StackingCall Stacking

No more busy signals when receiving multiple calls at once.

Custom GreetingsCustom Greetings

Customize welcome, menu, voicemail greetings & more.

Call RecordingCall Recording

Record your incoming & outgoing calls.

Hours of OperationHours of Operation

Set dates & times for when your phones are available.

Users & PermissionsUsers & Permissions

Create account users & grant special access permissions.

Caller IDCaller ID

Show your business name & number on outgoing caller ID.

ReportingReporting

Run detailed history reports & export your call data.

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Desktop App FAQ

No. While the Talkroute apps provide the best user experience, they are not required to make or receive phone calls with Talkroute. Calls may be forwarded to any phone with an active 10 digit US or Canada based local or toll free phone numbers. Calls may also be placed from any phone using our outbound dialing feature shown in this tutorial:

How to Make Calls Showing Your Talkroute Phone Number

Yes. The Talkroute desktop and web apps are capable of making & receiving phone calls. Our desktop app is available for Mac, Windows, or Linux operating systems and our web app is compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari web browsers.

Yes. You can transfer calls from the desktop or web app to the mobile app & vice versa using our Live Call Transfer feature.

In order to use our desktop app, you will need:

MacOS:
OSX 10.10 or later
Windows:
Windows 7 or later
Linux:
Fedora 28 or later
Ubuntu LTS releases 16.04 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.0 or later

The Talkroute desktop and web apps currently supports all microphones, headsets, & bluetooth earbuds (e.g. AirPods). Input & output devices can be configured at any time in the desktop and web app Settings & Preferences.

Yes. Within your online dashboard, you may specify which app users to ring, when to ring them, & even specify a specific order. These settings can be customized for all of your Talkroute numbers, menu options, & extensions.

Our desktop and web apps can be used by as many users as needed at the same time. Each user will need their own unique user login that can be created within your Talkroute admin account settings.

The virtual phone system trusted by 1000’s of customers!

Here is what a few of them have to say about Talkroute.

"An excellent virtual phone system for nonprofits"

- I honestly don’t know how we would go back to taking calls at our desks and hope we never have to!

Robert Virtual Phone System Review

Robert M.

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"Probably the best small business phone system"

- This solution is quick and simple to use. We selected a number and had the entire account setup in less than an hour.

Karen Virtual Phone System Review

Karen B.

Full review on G2 Crowd

"This service has tons of great features"

- It's been a huge benefit being able to focus on the calls that we need to be taking.

Pierce Virtual Phone System Review

Pierce F.

Full review on G2 Crowd

"Easy to setup & use! Call quality is excellent"

- We were able to get the perfect toll free number for our sales team up and running instantly.

Neel Virtual Phone System Review

Neel P.

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Starting at just $19 /mo

100% free to try. Unlimited calling. No contracts.

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