TextNow
FREEAd-supported US or Canadian number with calls and texts. Usable from outside the US.
01 — FREE NUMBERS
Free US & UK virtual numbers that actually work
Apps that give you a second number for calls and texts. We note which ones work from outside the US, because most "free US number" lists skip that.
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.
Business line
PAIDFree apps can recycle numbers you stop using. For a number that stays yours, most cloud phone plans include one.
Compare providers02 — AREA CODES
Who's calling from that code?
Location, time zone, scam warning signs and how to get a number with that code — for US and UK area codes.
United States
United Kingdom
03 — COMPARE DIALERS
Power, predictive or cloud phone?
Pick by how your team calls, not by whose ad you saw first. Every provider below offers a free trial or a demo.
| Provider | Best for | Dialer type | Starts at | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CloudTalk | Sales and support teams that live in a CRM | Power · Smart dialer | See site | Try free with CloudTalk (opens in new tab) |
| KrispCall | Small teams that need numbers in several countries | Cloud phone · Power dialer | See site | Try free with KrispCall (opens in new tab) |
| CallHippo | Budget-conscious call centers | Predictive · Power dialer | See site | Try free with CallHippo (opens in new tab) |
| PhoneBurner | Individual reps making lots of calls | Power dialer | See site | Try free with PhoneBurner (opens in new tab) |
| Readymode | Outbound call centers | Predictive dialer + CRM | See site | Book demo with Readymode (opens in new tab) |
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04 — VOIP TOOLS
Free calculators for people who run calls
05 — GUIDES