2ndNumber review
Low-cost local numbers with calling, SMS and shared inbox features across devices.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
2ndNumber provides virtual numbers for personal and business calling and SMS through a web dashboard, webphone and mobile apps. It is aimed at individuals and small teams that want a separate number without an additional SIM. Numbers can be used across multiple devices, calls can be forwarded to a mobile, and inbound callers can hear welcome menus. The shared SMS inbox gives teams a place to handle messages, while verification-code reception supports accounts that send codes by SMS. The service is cloud-based and also has iOS and Android apps.
Pricing is per number, with monthly and annual options for the USA, UK, Canada and Belgium. Monthly prices shown range from $3.49 for USA and Canada to $4.99 for Belgium; the UK option is $3.95 monthly. Monthly plans include 100 credits, free receipt of calls and SMS, and multi-device use; welcome menus are also highlighted on the USA, UK and Canada monthly plans. The Belgium plan highlights multi-device use, but not welcome menus. Annual options are shown at $39.49 for USA and Canada, $44.99 for the UK, and $54.99 for Belgium per number. USA and Canada plans list setup fees, and the UK pricing lists a currently reduced setup fee. Additional credits are available for purchase, so buyers should consider usage beyond the bundled credits.
The feature mix is broader than a basic number: it combines calls, SMS, forwarding, welcome menus, team inbox sharing and WhatsApp chatbot tools in web and mobile apps. That makes it worth considering for small operations that need a shared message workflow as well as a personal or business line. Its focus remains local numbers, and integrations are not part of the listed feature set, so teams seeking broader ecosystem connections or other number types should compare alternatives. SMS receipt, including verification messages, may depend on location or the policy for a particular number. Email, community and documentation support are available, and GDPR is listed as a compliance standard.
2ndNumber pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Numbers in supported countries start at $3.49 per month.
- Use numbers across devices, with call forwarding and welcome menus.
- Shared SMS inbox and verification-code message reception are available.
- Where it doesn't
- Number types are local rather than toll-free or other types.
- Integrations are not listed among the product features.
- SMS reception can depend on location or number-specific policy.
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