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TextNow

Get free calling, texting and wireless on the nation's largest 5G network.

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TextNow is a wireless service provider that offers free unlimited talk and text on a nationwide 5G network. The service is ad-supported, allowing users to earn points by watching ads to pay for data. Paid data plans (Plus and Unlimited) are available on a daily, weekly or monthly basis with no contracts or hidden fees. Users can get a free local phone number or bring their own number, and activate via eSIM directly from the app.

12 alternatives to TextNow

Ranked by how well each tool replaces TextNow: shared features, audience, price and popularity.

  1. Talkatone

    Free calling and texting app for iOS and Android.

    Covers 2 of 12 key features.

    Free plan
    66 out of 100 matchFree

  2. textPlus

    Your private second number. Or your first.

    Covers 3 of 12 key features.

    Free plan
    64 out of 100 matchContact sales

  3. Fongo

    Canada’s Affordable Communications Provider

    Covers 3 of 12 key features and starts cheaper.

    Free plan
    58 out of 100 match$10/mo

  4. Truecaller

    Identify unknown callers, block spam calls and messages, and protect against fraud

    Covers 1 of 12 key features.

    Free plan
    58 out of 100 matchContact sales

  5. DialAnyone

    Calls, texts, and data. Everywhere.

    Covers 3 of 12 key features and starts cheaper.

    56 out of 100 match$4.99/mo

  6. Burner

    Your phone's other number

    Covers 3 of 12 key features and starts cheaper.

    56 out of 100 match$7.99/mo

  7. Pinger

    Keeping people connected, wherever life happens

    Covers 2 of 12 key features.

    Free plan
    56 out of 100 matchFree

  8. Localphone

    Cheap international calls from mobile, landline or computer, starting at 0.3c per minute.

    Covers 3 of 12 key features.

    56 out of 100 matchContact sales

  9. Community Phone

    Home and business phone service that works without internet

    Covers 1 of 12 key features.

    56 out of 100 match$45/mo

  10. MobileVOIP

    Cheap international calling app for iPhone, Android and Windows devices

    Covers 1 of 12 key features.

    Free plan
    55 out of 100 matchContact sales

  11. Onoff

    Second phone number in a single app, no extra SIM or device needed

    Covers 1 of 12 key features and starts cheaper.

    54 out of 100 match$4.92/mo

  12. Line2

    A second phone number on your existing phone for privacy and small business use.

    Covers 1 of 12 key features and starts cheaper.

    53 out of 100 match$7.99/mo