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ComparisonUpdated October 2026

HeyNum vs TextNow: no ads, beyond the US

TextNow gives Americans a free phone number, paid for by ads. HeyNum is a paid, ad-free second mobile number in 19 countries — used in any browser, with nothing to install.

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Why people choose HeyNum over TextNow

  • No ads, ever
  • Numbers in 19 countries, not just the US
  • Works in any browser
  • Yours for as long as you keep it

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

Side by side

HeyNum and TextNow, point by point

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

HeyNum TextNow
PriceEdge: TextNow From $5.79/month per number, every feature included Free with ads; paid options remove them
AdsEdge: HeyNum None The free service is funded by ads
CountriesEdge: HeyNum 19 countries, all with calls and SMS US numbers (Canada through its 2ndLine app)
How you use itEdge: HeyNum Any web browser, on computer, tablet and phone Mobile app, plus messaging on the web
If you live outside the USEdge: HeyNum Same service and price, wherever you live Built for people in the US
Business useEdge: HeyNum Business numbers in 19 countries, VAT invoices Consumer service

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

TextNow is a good fit if…

  • You only need a US number and don't mind ads
  • You want a free plan above all
  • You live in the US and mostly use your phone

HeyNum is a better fit if…

  • You need a number outside the US
  • You want an ad-free line
  • You want to call and text from your computer
  • You live outside the US

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 TextNow subscription.

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HeyNum vs TextNow: your questions

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Is HeyNum a good TextNow alternative?

If you want an ad-free second number — in the US or one of 18 other countries — that you use in any browser, yes. If you only need a free US number and don't mind ads, TextNow is hard to beat on price.

Is HeyNum free like TextNow?

No. HeyNum is a paid service, from $5.79 a month per number, with no ads and every feature included: 1,000 minutes and 1,000 texts a month to the number's country.

Can I move my TextNow number to HeyNum?

Not yet: HeyNum doesn't support bringing an existing number today. Get a new HeyNum number, share it with your contacts and update your accounts, then stop using the old one.

Does HeyNum work outside the US?

Yes. HeyNum works wherever you have an internet connection, and you can get numbers in 19 countries, including the US, the UK, Canada and France.

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