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, Text Me!, Line2 and Talkatone.

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  1. Google Voice icon

    Google Voice

     151 likes

    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.

    55 Google Voice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    Google Voice vs TextNow Comments
    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).

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

    JMP.chat

     14 likes

    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

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    JMP.chat vs TextNow Comments
    intp
    Positive
    0

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

    • JMP.chat is Paid and Open SourceTextNow is Freemium and Proprietary
    • JMP.chat is Privacy focusedTextNow is not according to our users
  4. Text Me! icon

    Text Me!

     9 likes

    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.

    23 Text Me! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
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    Text Me! vs TextNow Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It only supports Mobile platforms

    • Text Me! is Free and ProprietaryTextNow is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Text Me! is an Instant Messenger TextNow is a Video Calling App
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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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  6. Line2 icon

    Line2

     12 likes

    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.

    50 Line2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
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    Line2 vs TextNow Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Textnow is free and anonymous

    • Line2 is Paid and ProprietaryTextNow is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Talkatone icon

    Talkatone

     21 likes

    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.

    56 Talkatone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. textPlus icon

    textPlus

     12 likes

    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. BNESIM icon

    BNESIM

     2 likes

    BNESIM is the FIRST global mobile operator to make your android phone DUAL SIM and to give you:

    • Unlimited phone numbers from any country on your Android phone or tablet.
    • Unlimited FREE incoming calls wherever you are, at home or abroad. ...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. Sideline icon

    Sideline

     3 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. Text Go icon

    Text Go

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    Provides real local US or Canadian numbers for unlimited SMS texting with no carrier plan needed. Offers a dedicated second number to protect privacy—ideal for dating, online selling, business, travel, or expats. Adds worldwide faxing from your iPhone.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. KeepCalling icon

    KeepCalling

     12 likes

    KeepCalling is an international calling and mobile top-up service trusted by expats since 2003, offering prepaid voice credit, monthly calling plans, mobile recharges, and travel eSIMs with no contracts or hidden fees.

    26 KeepCalling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  14. Tossable Digits icon

    Tossable Digits

     1 like

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

     1 like

    Virtual phone numbers for SMS verification and activation of Telegram, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, Binance and 500+ other apps.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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