A TextNow alternative for calling other countries
TextNow is a free US phone service in an app, paid for by ads. International calls need TextNow credits, and the app is only offered in the US, Canada and a handful of other countries. Hyallo works from any browser, wherever you are, at a per-minute rate you see before you dial.
Calls from $0.02/min, no subscription
- Your first call is free
- Calls straight from your browser, nothing to install
- Credit never expires, no monthly fee
- See the exact price of any number before you call
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Calls to United Statesfrom$0.02per minute
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Hyallo vs TextNow: side by side
| Feature | Hyallo | TextNow |
|---|---|---|
| Free US phone number | No | Yes, reclaimed if unused |
| Receive calls and texts | No - outgoing calls only | Yes |
| Available from any country | Yes, in the browser | App offered in the US, Canada and a few other countries |
| Ad-free | Yes | No, unless you pay for an ad-free plan |
| International calls | Per-minute rate shown before you dial | Paid with international credits |
Don't take our word for it: type the number you call most and see its exact price before you dial.
The verdict: which one should you use?
If you live in the US or Canada and want a free second number to receive calls and texts, TextNow is the better fit. If you are calling another country, or you are outside the US and need to reach a US number, Hyallo works from any browser with no number to keep alive.
What it costs to call popular destinations
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These are starting rates. Type your own number in the dialer to see exactly what that call costs.
How to switch to Hyallo
Sign up with just your email - no credit card and no app to install.
Dial any number abroad and test the call quality at no cost.
Top up a small amount - pay-as-you-go, no subscription, and credit never expires.
Switching takes about a minute, and your first call is free. Try it with a real number.
Built for calls inside the US and Canada
TextNow gives you a free number and free calling and texting to the US and Canada, with ads in the app (ad-free plans cost extra). Calling any other country needs international credits. If you are outside the US, the app may not be available in your app store at all, and an unused number is taken back after a period of inactivity. Hyallo has no number to lose and nothing to install: open it in a browser, sign up with an email, and call landlines and mobiles in 200+ countries.
What is TextNow?
TextNow is a US phone service with a free app for iOS and Android. It offers a free phone number and free calling and texting in the US and Canada, supported by ads, plus paid plans such as ad-free options, data and eSIM service. Calls to other countries use international credits.
Why people look for a TextNow alternative
The usual reasons: the app is not available in their country, the number was taken back after it went unused, they need to call a country other than the US or Canada, or they want to call from a laptop without ads.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use TextNow outside the US?
TextNow says the app is available in a handful of countries besides the US and Canada; check your app store. Hyallo has no such limit: it runs in the browser from any country.
Is TextNow free for international calls?
No. Calls inside the US and Canada are free; other countries need international credits.
Can I call a US number from abroad with Hyallo?
Yes, including US toll-free (800) numbers such as banks and government agencies, which often fail from a foreign SIM.
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