Get free texting. No phone plan needed.

Send unlimited texts using Wi-Fi or mobile data with TextFree—the original free texting app.

Over 130 million downloads

4.7 ★ App Store | 4.5 ★ Google Play Store

Get free texting. No phone plan needed.

Send unlimited texts using Wi-Fi or mobile data with TextFree—the original free texting app.

Over 130 million downloads

4.7 ★ App Store | 4.5 ★ Google Play Store

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Your texts, your terms

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Rely on us for everyday texting

Send and receive texts, photos, and videos, even if you’re between carriers or don’t have one at all.

Use a second number for signups

Sign up for loyalty programs and get marketing texts without cluttering your personal inbox.

Stay safe on dating apps

Start conversations with new connections while keeping your personal number private.

Separate your side hustles

Reach clients, coworkers, or customers with a second number so work and play stay separate.

Free texting—without the tradeoffs

Unlimited texts, zero catches

Send and receive as many messages as you want for free. Leave per-message fees or hidden limits behind.

Text any number, no app required

Reach any U.S. or Canadian phone—carrier, landline, or app. No TextFree account needed on the other end.

Take your messages anywhere

Switch between your phone, tablet, and desktop without missing a beat. Works on iOS and Android.

More than just a free texting app

Grab your free phone number, instantly

Choose an area code and get a real U.S. or Canadian phone number in seconds.

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Make free calls without a SIM card

Take your conversations beyond texting with free calling over Wi-Fi or mobile data.

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Real texting, no carrier required

  • send different attachment types

    Share more than just words

    Share photos, videos, GIFs, emojis, stickers, and PDFs—not just plain text.

  • group chat with friends

    Stay in the group chat

    Send and receive group messages so you never miss a plan, update, or inside joke.

  • send reactions and audio messages

    Talk it out or tap back

    Drop a voice message or reaction to keep conversations quick, expressive, and easy.

How TextFree works

STEP 1

Download the TextFree app

Free on iOS and Android—no credit card required.

STEP 2

Get your free number

Browse area codes and pick a number that works for you.

STEP 3

Start texting

Send texts, make calls, and get replies right away.

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Got questions? We’ve got answers.

Yes. You can send and receive text messages for free with TextFree using WiFi or mobile data. It’s ad-supported—that’s how we keep it free. For an ad-free experience, upgrade to TextFree Plus for $9.99/month.

Download TextFree, pick your free phone number, and start texting from the app or your browser. As long as you have WiFi or mobile data, you can send messages right away.

Yes. You can text any standard U.S. or Canadian phone number, even if the person isn’t using TextFree. Messages are delivered as regular SMS or MMS, just like a normal text.

You can send standard SMS and MMS messages, including texts, photos, videos, emojis, GIFs, and group messages. It works the same way you’d expect from a typical messaging plan.

Yes. TextFree uses your internet connection instead of a carrier, so there’s no SIM card or phone plan required. WiFi or mobile data is all you need.

TextFree doesn’t sell your personal information to third parties or use your messages to train AI models. Our servers are also encrypted to keep your data secure. For full details, see our privacy policy.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) texts and calls are only supported with a TextFree Plus subscription. Without an active subscription, you won’t be able to receive verification messages.

You can send texts to select international numbers and receive messages from anywhere in the world, though delivery may vary by country and carrier. TextFree is only available to U.S. and Canadian residents while they’re in the U.S. or Canada.

Free texting is one download away

Go on, it’ll take about 30 seconds.

No credit card. No catch.

Free texting is one download away

Go on, it’ll take about 30 seconds.

Start texting for free

No credit card. No catch.