TextNow
FREEAd-supported US or Canadian number with calls and texts. Usable from outside the US.
FREE NUMBERS
Free US, UK & Canada virtual numbers
Second-number apps for calls and texts, with what each one is good for. Free plans change often — we show what to expect, not a promise.
United States
Google Voice
FREEPermanent US number tied to your Google account. Setup needs an existing US number.
Talkatone
FREEFree US number for calls and texts over WiFi or data, often used for WhatsApp sign-up.
2ndLine
FREE TIERFree US or Canadian number with limited calling and texting; paid plans remove the limits.
Hushed
TRIALPaid second numbers in many countries, including the UK. Offers trials rather than a free plan.
Business line
PAIDFree apps can recycle numbers you stop using. For a number that stays yours, most cloud phone plans include one.
Compare providersUnited Kingdom
Hushed
TRIALPaid second numbers in many countries, including the UK. Offers trials rather than a free plan.
Business line
PAIDFree apps can recycle numbers you stop using. For a number that stays yours, most cloud phone plans include one.
Compare providersHonest note: there's no well-known, reliable free UK number app. If you need a UK number for work, a business phone provider is the practical route.
Canada
TextNow
FREEAd-supported US or Canadian number with calls and texts. Usable from outside the US.
2ndLine
FREE TIERFree US or Canadian number with limited calling and texting; paid plans remove the limits.
Hushed
TRIALPaid second numbers in many countries, including the UK. Offers trials rather than a free plan.
Business line
PAIDFree apps can recycle numbers you stop using. For a number that stays yours, most cloud phone plans include one.
Compare providersQuestions
Can I get a free US number from outside the US?
Yes, with apps such as TextNow and Talkatone, which work over WiFi or mobile data. Google Voice is free too, but setup needs an existing US phone number.
Is there a truly free UK virtual number?
Free UK numbers are rare. Most UK virtual numbers come from paid apps or business phone providers, many of which offer a free trial.
Why did my free number stop working?
Free apps usually reclaim numbers that go unused for a while, and some services block numbers they recognise as virtual. For anything important, a paid number is more reliable.