Numero eSIM vs Cloud Number: Which is the better virtual phone number?

Virtual phone numbers have become a popular solution for businesses and individuals who want to maintain privacy, enhance communication, and expand their reach globally. This article will compare two popular virtual phone number providers: Numero eSIM and Cloud Number, to help you decide which one could better suit your needs.

Features

Numero eSIM

Numero eSIM is a Wi-Fi calling app and mobile VoIP for business use【8†source】. It offers various subscription tiers, each with unique features:

1. Free Plan: A USA virtual number, voicemail, and call forwarding, but it is ad-supported and has limited features.

2. Basic Plan ($4.99/month): Includes a virtual phone number for one country, 100 minutes of talk time, 100 SMS messages, voicemail, and call forwarding.

3. Premium Plan ($9.99/month): Includes a virtual phone number for two countries, 300 minutes of talk time, 300 SMS messages, voicemail, and call forwarding.

4. Business Plan ($19.99/month): Includes a virtual phone number for three countries, 500 minutes of talk time, 500 SMS messages, voicemail, call forwarding, and a toll-free number for customer support.

5. Travel Plan ($9.99/month): Includes international mobile data for eSIM devices from more than 150 countries, free-roaming on a 2nd phone number while traveling, and WiFi calling and text messages at affordable prices【14†source】.

Cloud Number

Cloud Number is designed to protect your privacy online using a virtual phone number. It provides U.S.-based virtual phone numbers with voicemail, notifications, and SMS messages. It also offers unlimited voicemails to your virtual number with instant notifications, and the ability to receive unlimited SMS messages online with your virtual phone number. Additional features include call forwarding and instant notifications when you receive an SMS or voicemail【20†source】.

Cloud Number has three pricing plans:

1. Temp Number ($29 for 1 month): Includes a free phone number, unlimited voicemail, unlimited SMS text messages, email notifications, call forwarding, and a focus on privacy.

2. Starter Plan ($60/year or $6/month): Includes a free phone number, unlimited voicemail, unlimited SMS text messages, email notifications, call forwarding, and a focus on privacy.

3. Pro Plan ($250/year or $25/month): Includes a free phone number, unlimited voicemail, unlimited SMS text messages, email notifications, call forwarding, and a focus on privacy【21†source】【22†source】【23†source】.

Comparison

While both Numero eSIM and Cloud Number offer virtual phone numbers with voicemail and call forwarding, they cater to different needs.

Numero eSIM seems more oriented towards businesses and travelers who need global connectivity, with the ability to get a virtual phone number in up to three countries and international mobile data for eSIM devices. Its tiered plans offer flexibility depending on the amount of talk time and SMS messages needed.

On the other hand, Cloud Number appears to be more focused on privacy protection, offering unlimited voicemail and SMS messages in all of its plans. Its pricing structure is simpler, with just three plans: a temporary 24-hour plan, a starter plan, and a pro plan.

In terms of pricing, Numero eSIM does not provide a free trial or a free version, whereas all of Cloud Number's plans come with a free virtual phone number. However, Numero eSIM's basic plan is cheaper than Cloud Number's starter plan.

In conclusion, the choice between Numero eSIM and Cloud Number depends on your specific needs and preferences. If your needs include international connectivity and a flexible amount of talk time and SMS messages, Numero eSIM could be a better fit. However, if you value privacy protection and unlimited voicemail and SMS messages, Cloud Number might be the better choice.