Burner — Communication

What is Burner?

Burner is the original second phone number app, designed to help you maintain privacy, organize your social circles, and protect your anonymity. It gives you a temporary or permanent second number for calling, texting, and sending pictures, separate from your primary phone line. Whether you're selling items on Craigslist, dating, or managing work contacts, Burner keeps your real number private.

Who is Burner for?

Burner is ideal for freelancers, small business owners, online sellers, and anyone who wants to separate personal and professional communications without buying a second phone. It's also great for people who value privacy—like those tired of spam calls, unwanted follow-ups, or sharing their number with strangers. Burner is not meant to replace your primary line; it's a companion app for specific situations where you want control.

Real-world use cases

Use Burner to create a number just for marketplace listings (Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace), dating apps, or subscription services. Easily delete or switch numbers when needed. Spam blocking and muting ensure only chosen contacts get through. Users also enjoy organizing contacts by color and setting auto-reply texts when busy.

• Unlimited calls & texts — Call and text as much as you need from your Burner number.
• Delete or switch numbers — Change your number anytime to maintain control over who can reach you.
• Spam blocking & muting — Block unwanted calls and mute unknown contacts automatically.
• Picture messaging — Send and receive photos alongside texts.
• Auto-reply texts — Set up automatic responses when you're busy or unavailable.
• Organize contacts by color — Visually sort contacts to separate personal, work, and other circles.
• 100% ad-free — No ads or interruptions during use.

Burner pricing: from $3.99/mo (billed annually).

For comparison: the median starting price in Communication is $15.99/month, measured across 153 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →

Standard (Monthly)

$7.99/month — includes one private number, unlimited texts and calls, delete & switch numbers, spam blocking, muting, auto-reply, picture messages, ad-free.

Standard (Annual)

$3.99/month billed annually as $47.99/year — same features as Standard monthly, at a 20% savings.

Premium (Monthly)

$12.99/month — adds video messaging, AI voicemail transcription, VPN for phone/Mac/Windows, and reverse number lookup.

Premium (Annual)

$5.83/month billed annually as $69.99/year — same Premium features, with 20% savings. Free trials (when available) convert to paid unless canceled before the trial ends.

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