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Burner: cost, fit and limits
Burner is a second phone number app made by Ad Hoc Labs, Inc. that lets users create a private number for calls and texts, then delete or switch it, for dating, selling online or keeping a personal number private.
What to know first
Burner sells two subscriptions: Standard at USD 7.99 per month, or USD 47.99 billed annually, and Premium at USD 12.99 per month, or USD 69.99 billed annually. Each subscription includes one private phone number with unlimited texts and calls, and the ability to delete and switch numbers. Premium adds video messaging. The vendor pages name no AI feature, and no team or business tools are listed.
Burner at a glance
| Maker | Ad Hoc Labs, Inc., Not stated on the vendor pages |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Free trial only |
| Entry price | USD 7.99 per month (Standard, monthly billing) |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Virtual Phone Number Apps in 2026, rank 12 of 13 |
| Website | burnerapp.com/ |
Who Burner is best for
People selling items online
A disposable number keeps a personal mobile private from strangers who respond to listings, and it can be deleted when the sale ends.
Users who rotate numbers often
Every plan includes the ability to delete and switch numbers, so a user can retire a number that has received unwanted contact.
Buyers who subscribe on the web
The pricing page says subscribing online is 20 percent cheaper than the app store price, which favors people who pay outside the app.
Burner plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | USD 7.99 per month; USD 3.99 per month billed annually as USD 47.99 | One private phone number, unlimited texts and calls, and the ability to delete and switch numbers. |
| Premium | USD 12.99 per month; USD 5.83 per month billed annually as USD 69.99 | Everything in Standard plus video messaging, for users who want to send video clips to contacts. |
Checked November 2026.
What Burner does
- One private number
- Each subscription includes one number that a user can swap or delete at any time, which is the app's core purpose. This is the app's main product, with no team or shared numbers listed.
- Unlimited texts and calls
- Every plan lists unlimited text and voice calls, so there is no per-minute counting for regular personal use. The pages read describe no minute counting for personal use on either plan.
- Delete and switch numbers
- Users can retire a number and take a new one, which helps after a transaction ends or a number leaks. That helps once a listing is sold or a number has been given to an unwanted contact.
- Video messaging
- Premium adds video messaging, the only feature that separates the two subscriptions on the pricing page. Standard has no video messaging, so users who want clips must pay for Premium.
- Web pricing discount
- The pricing page says subscribing online costs 20 percent less than in the app stores, with free trials where available. Trials are described only as available where offered, so confirm at checkout.
How Burner handles your data
The pricing page points to the Ad Hoc Labs privacy policy, which was read. It does not state whether customer data trains AI models, how long message content is retained, where data is hosted or which certifications apply on the pages read, and no AI feature is named for Burner, so the vendor's policy was not checked for AI processing. Users who handle sensitive conversations should ask the vendor how texts, voicemail and call logs are stored.
Where Burner falls short in practice
- One number per subscription. A user who wants several lines at once needs several subscriptions, because each plan includes a single private number. A user with a work line and a dating line needs two subscriptions.
- No business or AI features. The pages read name no AI, shared inbox, routing or integrations, so Burner suits personal privacy and not customer calls. Nothing on the pricing page suggests call transcripts, a shared team inbox or CRM connections.
- Trial availability varies. The pricing page says free trials are offered when available, and charging begins only after a plan is chosen, so confirm the trial at checkout.
Alternatives to Burner
Burner: common questions
Does Burner have AI features?
No. The vendor pages we read name no AI feature, call summary, transcript or answering agent. Burner is built around private numbers for calls and texts, with unlimited usage and the ability to delete or switch numbers. A business that wants AI call handling should look at the business phone apps ranked higher on this page.
How much does Burner cost?
Standard is USD 7.99 per month, or USD 47.99 billed annually, which works out to USD 3.99 per month. Premium is USD 12.99 per month, or USD 69.99 billed annually, about USD 5.83 per month. The pricing page also says subscribing online is 20 percent cheaper than app store billing.
How many numbers does a Burner plan include?
Each subscription includes one private phone number with unlimited texts and calls. Users can delete the number and switch to another one, but the plan pages read do not list multiple concurrent numbers. Someone who wants separate lines for several purposes would need extra subscriptions.
What does Burner Premium add?
Premium adds video messaging to everything in Standard. The pricing page lists no other difference between the two plans, so both give one private number, unlimited texts and calls, and the ability to delete or switch numbers. Premium costs USD 12.99 per month or USD 69.99 billed annually.
Does Burner offer a free trial?
The pricing page says free trials are available when offered and that charging begins only after a plan is selected. It does not state a fixed trial length in the text we read. Check the checkout screen for the current offer, and compare the web price with the app store price first.