6 NumLookup Alternatives for Better & More Results

If using NumLookup confuses you rather than clearing things up, you must consider switching to another tool. Sure, it’s decent, but when it comes to finding names, socials, or addresses, “decent” isn’t what we need.

I tested a bunch of phone lookup tools and found 6 that dig deeper, pull cleaner data, and give you answers, not guesses. Let’s check them out.

1. CatfishNumr – Provides Most Informative Reports

You don’t need to be a tech genius to use it: just write the phone number, with the full country code written out manually. Just like that, you’re good to go.

A Friendly Tip: Don’t forget to pick the country code from the list! Otherwise, instead of U.S., you’ll end up with results about a random number from a random country.

The pricing is simple: 

• $6 – 2 searches
• $10 – 5 searches

It’s affordable, reliable, and it finds social media profiles, real names & nicknames, profile pics & links to chat apps, and bots, scams, or other shady numbers.

Findings are laid out in an organized manner, and each section is about different linked platforms. It’s user-friendly, ad-free, and doesn’t throw CAPTCHA puzzles at your face. 

There’s no surprise billings or auto-renewals. You just pay once, that’s it. So, if any socials are tied to their number, CatfishNumr will sniff them out. 

2. TrueCaller – Affordable and Reliable

If you’re new to phone number lookup tools, TrueCaller is a solid place to start. It’s super easy to use, especially through the mobile app, which honestly works way better than the website.

What sets it apart is its massive global database. Scammers are often flagged in real-time, meaning you can see who’s calling as they call. 

So, there’s no need to manually write a number, or to keep doubting whether you should’ve responded or not.

TrueCaller’s accuracy varies by region. It performs best in countries like India, Sweden, and across the Middle East, where it’s widely used. 

However,  in places like the U.S., China, and parts of Europe, results can be less reliable due to policy restrictions and limited data. Some numbers may show up as “unknown” or with outdated info.

Here are the subscriptions TrueCaller offers: 

• Free searches available (account required)
• Monthly plans: $1.15 or $2.89
• Yearly plans: $10.43, $17.28, or $58.00

(Prices are originally in INR, so currency conversion may vary)

3. ClarityCheck – Offers the Shortest & Most Affordable Trial

ClarityCheck makes number lookups simple and effective. Its interface is clean, easy to navigate, and works well whether you’re searching a number, email, or image.

It’s also budget-friendly, which makes it a great pick for first-time users. The pricing is transparent…at least most of the time.

You get a $1 trial for a week, and if you don’t cancel, it rolls into a $30 paid plan. Still, it’s smart to keep an eye on your account in case anything gets billed unexpectedly.

Here’s what plans they offer: 

• $15 for 2 weeks
• $30 for 1 month
• Optional add-ons available for deeper reports

ClarityCheck is great for catching sketchy callers and confirming who’s who. Just keep in mind that it doesn’t do miracles. But it does pulls real data, flags suspicious activity, and helps you figure out who you’re dealing with.

4. Social Catfish – Packed with Data

If you’re looking for deep, detailed results, Social Catfish is one of the most data-packed tools out there. It finds info from many sources and presents it in an easy-to-read report. Perfect if you want to verify someone’s identity. 

What makes it stand out is how visual and thorough the results can be. You don’t just get a name, but also:

• Emails and profile photos
• Dating app accounts
• Current and past addresses
• Known relatives
• Public records like court cases, bankruptcies, and business registration
• Spam and scam warnings

As for plans: $5.73 – 5-day trial or $27.95/month. More in-depth reports cost more & they all renew.

BUT don’t expect perfect results every time. It all depends on how much the number’s owner has shared online and how long they’ve had the number. If the number’s new, you might get insufficient or outdated data.

5. ThatsThem – Free and Provides Diverse Results

If you’re looking for someone from the U.S., ThatsThem is a solid free tool to start with. It pulls info from public records and databases, offering surprisingly detailed reports without paying anything.

Even if you’re outside the U.S., you can still use it as long as the number is U.S.-based. If you hover over the “Search” tab, it even shows the newest numbers added to their system.

It delivers multiple matches for one number, which is actually helpful. You can do a little detective work and figure out who’s who by digging deeper into each profile.

Here’s what you get:

• Name, age, and aliases
• Current and past addresses (with move-in dates)
• Linked socials, emails & usernames
• Gender, ethnicity, religion & education
• Estimated income, home value, mortgage
• Vehicles, pets, hobbies
• IP address, ISP (sometimes)

Heads up: As great as all that sounds, accuracy isn’t guaranteed. Some info can be outdated or simply incorrect. So, if you’re serious, it’s worth cross-checking with a paid tool.

6. SpyDialer – Free & Voicemail Based

SpyDialer is another free, U.S.-only tool, but it works a little differently: it usually only lets you hear the other person’s voicemail.

Instead of digging through lots of data, SpyDialer lets you:

• Hear the person’s actual voicemail greeting
• Learn their name, state, and sometimes city
• See if it’s a landline, mobile, or burner app
• Maybe catch a photo or spam warning

It’s all based on public info, so don’t expect full addresses or a deep dive into a person’s life. Results depend on how much the person has shared. So, it’s a nice tool to test the waters, but not to bet your life on it.

What Can Affect Your Number Lookup Results? 

You pick the tool–but after that, it’s out of your hands and in the search engine’s…

Here’s what you should know:

• New numbers = not enough info. 
• Free tools might hide results unless you pay up.
• Small databases can provide outdated or incorrect information.
• Region-restricted tools may work great in some places, not so much in others.
• Fake numbers can slip by looking real with no red flags and no info.
• Errors (missing country code or typo) lead to dead ends.
• Spoofed or recycled numbers might show old or misleading info.
• Rural areas & weird phone systems sometimes return as “Unknown”.

So, even the best tool can’t fix bad or missing data. Double-check your number and expectations.