Would love suggestions for feature+ compatible alternatives — and would actually prefer paid over free, since that means the incentives are better lined up.
I’ve run an app the last 8 years which is the same idea but lets you have multiple numbers, for as long or short as you want. Calling, texting, voicemail (with custom greeting), outgoing caller ID, etc.
There are unlimited plans for $9.99/mo or pay-as-you go plans starting at $2.99/mo which include a few minutes and texts each month but are primarily credit-based (about $0.02 per outgoing text or answered call minute; incoming texts are free)
Happy to answer any questions!
Outside of the phone number itself (or the cost to port), it’s pretty much pay for what you use. Does require some setup once you have a number, but as long as you’ve got a SIP capable device (or desktop/mobile app like Bria) you can use the number on it.