Top 20 Alternatives to Google Voice in Free US VoIP Software

Google Voice offers free U.S. phone numbers, voicemail, and call forwarding. Below are 20 free (or freemium) VoIP services that provide U.S. numbers or similar calling/SMS capabilities as alternatives to Google Voice.

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#2 TextNow

Free U.S. phone number with unlimited texting and calling over Wi‑Fi or data; ad‑supported with optional paid upgrades.

Provides a free U.S. phone number for texting and limited voice calls; ad‑supported with premium features available.

Offers a free U.S. phone number with 500 minutes, 500 texts, and 500 MB of data per month; upgrade options for more usage.

Free U.S. (and Canadian) numbers for voice calls and SMS; earn credits by watching ads or purchase credits for unlimited use.

Free U.S. phone number for unlimited calls and texts over Wi‑Fi; ad‑supported with optional premium plans.

#7 2ndLine

Free U.S. and Canadian numbers for business or personal use; unlimited texting and calling over data/Wi‑Fi (ad‑supported).

Free inbound U.S. DID (Direct Inward Dialing) number; outbound calls are pay‑as‑you‑go. Ideal for SIP‑based softphones.

Provides a free German number, but offers a free trial U.S. number for testing; SIP‑based calling with web and mobile apps.

#10 Linphone

Open‑source SIP softphone that works with any free SIP provider (e.g., Callcentric) to place/receive calls using a U.S. number.

Free SIP/VoIP softphone compatible with many free SIP accounts; can register a free U.S. DID from providers like Callcentric.

#12 GrooVe IP

Free inbound U.S. DID for SIP‑based phones; outbound calls are billed per‑minute. Good for low‑volume personal use.

Provides a free U.S. virtual number for inbound calls and SMS via web or mobile app; limited minutes for outbound calls.

Free 30‑day trial with a U.S. number and 100 minutes of outbound calling; robust SIP platform for advanced users.

30‑day free trial that includes a U.S. virtual number, unlimited calling, and SMS within the U.S.; full business‑grade features.

Free 15‑day trial with a U.S. number, unlimited domestic calls, SMS, and video meetings; cloud‑based PBX features.

30‑day trial that provides a U.S. virtual number, call forwarding, and voicemail; aimed at small businesses.

Free 30‑day trial with a U.S. number, 500 minutes of outbound calls, and unlimited inbound calls.

14‑day free trial offering a U.S. virtual number, unlimited domestic calling, and integrated CRM tools.

Provides free U.S. toll‑free and local numbers for inbound calls; primarily for conference calling but can be used as a personal line.

30‑day trial with a U.S. toll‑free number that forwards to any device; includes call recording and SMS (limited).