United States
United Kingdom
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Canada
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New ZealandComparisonUpdated October 2026
HeyNum vs Burner: beyond North America
Burner is an app for disposable US and Canadian numbers. HeyNum gives you private mobile numbers in 19 countries, in your browser, with no existing phone number needed to sign up.
Why people choose HeyNum over Burner
- Numbers in 19 countries
- No existing phone number needed
- Works in any browser
- Keep a number a month or for years
From $4.49/month · no setup fee · cancel anytime
Side by side
HeyNum and Burner, point by point
A factual comparison based on public information, checked in October 2026.
| Criterion |  |
Burner |
|---|---|---|
| How you use itEdge: HeyNum | In any web browser, on computer, tablet and phone | Mobile app |
| CountriesEdge: HeyNum | 19 countries | US and Canada |
| To sign upEdge: HeyNum | An email address | Your existing phone number is verified by SMS |
| Use on a computerEdge: HeyNum | Yes, it's built for it | No — phone app only |
| PricingEven | Monthly or yearly per number, from €3.99/month | Subscriptions in US dollars |
| Integrations with business toolsEdge: Burner | Not available yet | Integrations with some business tools |
Information about Burner comes from its public website, help centre and app store listings, checked in October 2026. Offers change: check Burner's website for its current terms. Burner is a trademark of its owner; HeyNum isn't affiliated with it.
An honest answer
Which one is right for you?
Both are good at different things. Here's how to choose.
Burner is a good fit if…
- You only need a US or Canadian number on your phone
- You want to connect your number to a few third-party tools
- You already have a US or Canadian number to verify with
HeyNum is a better fit if…
- You need a number outside North America
- You don't want to share your existing number to sign up
- You want to use your number on a computer
- You want a line that lasts as long as you need it
Switching
Switch in an afternoon. Keep both while you move.
- 1
Get your HeyNum number
Pick a country and pay with just an email. Your number is live in seconds.
- 2
Update contacts and accounts
Share your new number and change it on the apps and websites that use your old one.
- 3
Cancel the old number
Keep both for a few weeks so nothing slips through, then cancel your Burner subscription.
FAQ
HeyNum vs Burner: your questions
Our support team is made of real humans. Write to us and we'll get back to you fast.
Contact supportIs HeyNum a burner number?
It can be used like one: keep a number for a month and let it go. But it's also a full mobile line you can keep for years, with voicemail, forwarding and several numbers in one inbox.
Do I need a phone number to sign up for HeyNum?
No. You only need an email address — no existing phone number, no ID document.
Does HeyNum work in the US?
Yes. We offer US numbers, and you can use your HeyNum number from anywhere with an internet connection.
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