7 Best TextNow Alternatives for Free Calling in 2026

Okay, here’s a breakdown of the ‌information provided, focusing on ⁤the​ anonymous phone ⁣number apps discussed in the text. I’ll summarize each app’s‌ features and pricing.

1. Hushed

* Key ‍Feature: Provides secondary phone numbers for anonymous calling and texting. ‌ Keeps your main number private.
*​ ⁣ Features:

⁤ * ‍ Secure texting⁤ (texts & media)
​ * Auto-response to messages
‍ ⁣* ‍ call ‍forwarding & routing
* Custom ⁤voicemail greetings
‍ * Multi-device access
* Wide range of area codes (300+ in UK, US, ⁢Canada)
* Pricing: Starts at $4.99/month, ⁣also offers a pay-as-you-go​ plan.

2. 2ndLine

* Key Feature: ⁣ Offers a second phone number⁤ for anonymous calls and texts without needing extra hardware.
*‍ features:

⁢ *‌ ⁤ Separates personal and professional dialogue.
⁢ * Organizes multiple lines.
* ‌ International communication (USA, Canada, Finland, Germany, Mexico, UK, Australia, etc.)
* Call forwarding
‍* Widgets
* Text transcriptions
* Call recording
​ * Automated responses
‌ * ⁣ Voicemail
*⁢ ‍ ⁣ Pricing: Starts at $5.99/week (standard plan).

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