TextNow Alternatives Filtered by 'VoiP Calls'

The best alternative to TextNow is Google Voice, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to TextNow and eight of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to 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
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    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).

    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
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    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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    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
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    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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    Negative
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    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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    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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    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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    BNESIM

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    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

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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