TextNow Alternatives

TextNow is described as 'Helps its users stay connected by providing them with a free, unlimited text and calling app that is fit for every budget - even $0' and is a Video Calling app in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to TextNow for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Web-based, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best TextNow alternative is Google Voice, which is free. Other great apps like TextNow are JMP.chat, Talkatone, Line2 and Text Me!.

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  1. Google Voice icon

    Google Voice

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    Google Voice gives you one number for all your phones, voicemail organized in an email format, free US long distance calls, low rates on international calls, and many free calling features, including transcripts, call blocking, call screening, conference calling, SMS, and more.

    40 Google Voice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Comments about Google Voice as an Alternative to TextNow
    intp
    Positive
    0

    It's the most similar alternative

    Erling Runolfsson
    Positive
    1

    Doesn't work for Canada (also most countries out of the US).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Google Voice is a great TextNow alternative.

    • Google Voice is the most popular Web-based, Android & iPhone alternative to TextNow.

    • Google Voice is the most popular free alternative to TextNow.

    • Google Voice is Free and ProprietaryTextNow is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. JMP.chat icon

    JMP.chat

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    Access JMP phone numbers from any device with internet: supports voice, SMS, MMS (pictures and group texting). Entirely open source stack and works over open protocols (XMPP).

    5 JMP.chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Comments about JMP.chat as an Alternative to TextNow
    intp
    Positive
    0

    Although it's not cost-free, it's the only service I'd trust for truly anonymous VOIP calling & txting

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    • JMP.chat is the most popular SaaS alternative to TextNow.

    • JMP.chat is the most popular Open Source & commercial alternative to TextNow.

    • JMP.chat is Paid and Open SourceTextNow is Freemium and Proprietary
    • JMP.chat is Privacy focusedTextNow is not according to our users
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    Talkatone

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    Talkatone gives you free calls, text messages, real-time location sharing and picture sharing to Facebook and Google friends, or any phone number in US.

    51 Talkatone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Talkatone is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to TextNow.

    • Talkatone is Freemium and ProprietaryTextNow is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Tossable Digits

    Gain privacy with disposable virtual numbers for calls and texts. Manage through a secure mobile app, and enjoy unlimited call recording, voicemail, SMS, and features across any device over 60 countries.

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    Line2

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    Line2 is a VoIP phone service that lets you call & text from a separate phone number via WiFi or 3G/4G/LTE. At a small premium, Text & call ANYONE in the US/Canada, forwarding & more. Pick any phone number.

    48 Line2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
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    Comments about Line2 as an Alternative to TextNow
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Textnow is free and anonymous

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Line2 is a great TextNow alternative.

    • Line2 is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to TextNow.

    • Line2 is Paid and ProprietaryTextNow is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Text Me! icon

    Text Me!

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    TextMe is an easy to use messaging application that allows you to send unlimited text, voice, pics, video messages to any mobile phone number in United States, Canada, Mexico, China and more than 40 countries in the World for FREE.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
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    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It only supports Mobile platforms

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Text Me! is a great TextNow alternative.

    • Text Me! is Free and ProprietaryTextNow is Freemium and Proprietary
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    textPlus

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    textPlus is the best way to send unlimited text messages from your android, iPhone, iPod, kindle, and windows devices with your textPlus phone number free and calling for just pennies.

    48 textPlus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  10. Tossable Digits icon

    Tossable Digits

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    Gain privacy with disposable virtual numbers for calls and texts. Manage through a secure mobile app, and enjoy unlimited call recording, voicemail, SMS, and features across any device over 60 countries.

    13 Tossable Digits alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Burner

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    Burner provides disposable phone numbers for your iPhone at the push of a button. Channel your inner James Bond, or simply keep things private when you need to.

    18 Burner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Comments about Burner as an Alternative to TextNow
    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    Burners cost money - TextNow is free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Burner is a legitimate TextNow alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Burner is Paid and ProprietaryTextNow is Freemium and Proprietary
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    flyp

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    flyp gives you multiple phone numbers on your smartphone.

    Instantly get more phone numbers for each part of your life - work, friends, family, and more! Start protecting your personal phone number, and control your privacy. flyp gives you:

    • Additional phone numbers in seconds .

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
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  13. eVoice icon

    eVoice

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    Call forwarding service that gives you six virtual numbers that you can forward to any phone. Sequential Ring, Simultaneous Ring, Call Transfer, Call Announce. Call Announce will ask call center to leave names and then forward call with voice menu.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  14. Sideline icon

    Sideline

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    Sideline is the work number for your smartphone. It uses your existing carrier network so that 2nd number works wherever you do. Porting numbers from another service is available.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Amivox

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    Would you like to make international calls either free or at local rates ? Amivox lowers your phone bill with very cheap international calls. Rates are low while call quality is great. Read what our users say.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
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