Competitors are named here, their public prices quoted, and the categories where they beat us marked plainly. A comparison that never loses is no comparison at all.
Quick answer
| Provider | Countries | Setup | Entry price | Crypto | Two-way voice | Publishes success rates | Refund window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HushSMS | 68 | None | $2.25/mo | 34 | Yes | Yes | 24 hours |
| PrivacyNumber | 47 | $10 (first invoice) | $3.58/mo | 8 at checkout | Yes | No | Not published |
| Crypton.sh | 12 | None | ~$15/mo | ETH and major ERC-20 | Yes | No | Not published |
| Silent.link | 4 | None | ~$18 one-off | BTC and Lightning | No | No | None |
| JMP.chat | 2 | None | ~$5/mo | BTC and a few others | Yes | No | Not published |
| 5SIM and SMS-Activate | 180+ | None | $0.10 per code | Several | No | Yes | Auto-refund on non-delivery |
| Google Voice | 1 | None | Free | N/A | Yes | No | N/A |
Public list prices, checked August 12, 2026. If one of these is wrong, mail us and we will correct it.
Head to head
Every provider below does something better than we do. Naming it is the only way the rest of the comparison is worth reading.
Crypto-only, no-KYC phone numbers in 47 countries, with AI call handling.
Where they beat us
Crypto-native numbers built around wallet-based authentication.
Where they beat us
Anonymous eSIM data and a phone number, payable in Bitcoin and Lightning.
Where they beat us
A phone number bridged into XMPP, run by long-standing free-software people.
Where they beat us
Bulk one-shot SMS code marketplaces with enormous per-service catalogues.
Where they beat us
Google issues a free US number tied to a Google account.
Where they beat us
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