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ComparisonUpdated October 2026

HeyNum vs Numero: no app, no ID checks

Numero sells virtual numbers in many countries through its mobile app, alongside travel eSIMs. HeyNum gives you real mobile numbers in 19 countries that you use straight from your browser, with no ID check for any of them.

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Why people choose HeyNum over Numero

  • Works in any browser, no app
  • No ID check, in any country
  • 1,000 minutes and 1,000 texts included
  • Pay in crypto, no automatic renewal

From $5.79/month · no setup fee · no auto-renewal

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HeyNum and Numero, point by point

A factual comparison based on public information, checked in October 2026.

HeyNum Numero
How you use itEdge: HeyNum Any web browser, on computer, tablet and phone Mobile app
Countries for numbersEdge: Numero 19 countries 39 countries listed
Identity checksEdge: HeyNum None — an email address is enough Required for some countries, flagged before purchase
Entry priceEdge: Numero From €5.19/month, every feature included From €4/month
Travel eSIMsEven Data packs in 68 destinations eSIMs in many destinations

Information about Numero comes from its public website, help centre and app store listings, checked in October 2026. Offers change: check Numero's website for its current terms. Numero 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.

Numero is a good fit if…

  • You need a number in a country HeyNum doesn't offer
  • You prefer managing everything in a mobile app
  • You want numbers and eSIMs in one app

HeyNum is a better fit if…

  • You want to use your number on a computer as well as your phone
  • You'd rather not send identity documents
  • You want a large monthly allowance included
  • You prefer paying in crypto, with no automatic renewal

Switching

Switch in an afternoon. Keep both while you move.

  1. 1

    Get your HeyNum number

    Pick a country and pay with just an email. Your number is live in seconds.

  2. 2

    Update contacts and accounts

    Share your new number and change it on the apps and websites that use your old one.

  3. 3

    Cancel the old number

    Keep both for a few weeks so nothing slips through, then cancel your Numero subscription.

FAQ

HeyNum vs Numero: your questions

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Is HeyNum a good Numero alternative?

If the country you need is one of our 19 and you want to use your number in any browser without an ID check, yes. If you need a country we don't offer, Numero lists more.

Does HeyNum have an app?

HeyNum is a web app: it works in any browser, and you can add it to your home screen so it opens like an app. There's nothing to download from an app store.

Do I need an ID for a HeyNum number?

No. HeyNum never asks for an ID document, in any of our 19 countries. An email address is all you need.

Does HeyNum offer eSIMs too?

Yes. Alongside phone numbers, HeyNum sells prepaid travel eSIMs with mobile data in 68 destinations.

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