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HeyNum vs Google Voice: for everyone outside the US, too
Google Voice is free and excellent — if you live in the US and already have a US number. HeyNum offers real mobile numbers in 19 countries, works in your browser too, and doesn't need an existing number.
Why people choose HeyNum over Google Voice
- Available wherever you live
- No existing number required
- Numbers in 19 countries
- No risk of losing your number for inactivity
From $4.49/month · no setup fee · cancel anytime
Side by side
HeyNum and Google Voice, point by point
A factual comparison based on public information, checked in October 2026.
| Criterion |  |
Google Voice |
|---|---|---|
| Who can sign upEdge: HeyNum | Anyone, wherever they live | Personal accounts: people in the US with an existing US number |
| CountriesEdge: HeyNum | 19 countries | US numbers |
| PriceEdge: Google Voice | From €3.99/month per number | Free for personal use |
| Browser accessEven | Yes | Yes |
| Keeping your numberEdge: HeyNum | Yours while your subscription is active | May be reclaimed after a period of inactivity |
| Number typeEdge: HeyNum | Real mobile numbers | Virtual numbers, sometimes rejected for verification |
| Business useEven | Business numbers in 19 countries, VAT invoices | Paid plans with Google Workspace |
Information about Google Voice comes from its public website, help centre and app store listings, checked in October 2026. Offers change: check Google Voice's website for its current terms. Google Voice 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.
Google Voice is a good fit if…
- You live in the US and already have a US mobile number
- You want a free US number for occasional calls
- You already use Google Workspace for business
HeyNum is a better fit if…
- You don't live in the US, or don't have a US number
- You need a number in Europe, Canada, Latin America or elsewhere
- You want a real mobile number for verification codes
- You want to be sure your number won't be reclaimed
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 Google Voice subscription.
FAQ
HeyNum vs Google Voice: your questions
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Contact supportCan I get Google Voice outside the US?
Personal Google Voice accounts are for people in the US with an existing US number. HeyNum works wherever you live, with no existing number needed — including for US numbers.
Is HeyNum free like Google Voice?
No. HeyNum is a paid service, from €3.99 a month per number — which is how we can offer real mobile numbers in 19 countries without ads and without selling data.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some people keep Google Voice for occasional US calls and use HeyNum for numbers in other countries or for verification codes.
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