HushSMS vs JMP.chat
A phone number bridged into XMPP, run by long-standing free-software people.
Quick answer
| — | HushSMS | JMP.chat |
|---|---|---|
| Countries | 68 | 2 |
| Setup | None | None |
| Entry price | $2.25/mo | ~$5/mo |
| Crypto | 34 assets incl. Monero | BTC and a few others |
| Two-way voice | Yes | Yes |
| Publishes success rates | Yes | No |
| Refund window | 24 hours | Not published |
Public list prices checked August 12, 2026. If something here is out of date, mail [email protected] and we will correct it.
Pick JMP.chat if
you are already an XMPP user, you want a US or Canadian number, and you value free software above coverage.
- Genuinely open — the software is free, the protocol is standard, the operators are known and have been around for years.
- A very low monthly price.
- XMPP integration is excellent if you already live in XMPP.
Pick HushSMS if
you need a number outside North America, or you do not want to run an XMPP client to read a text message.
- Country coverage — they are effectively US and Canada only.
- No XMPP client required; a browser is enough.
- Published per-service compatibility.
- Far more payment assets, including Monero.
JMP.chat deserves more respect than it usually gets in comparisons like this. It is run by people with a long history in free software, the whole stack is open, and the price is low.
The constraint
It is North America only in practice, and it expects you to use XMPP. Both are deliberate choices that suit their users well and rule them out for most of ours.
Verdict
If you are an XMPP user who wants a US number, they are an excellent choice and we would rather you were happy there than unhappy here.
JMP.chat · Key facts
- Countries
- 2
- Entry price
- ~$5/mo
- Setup
- None
- Crypto
- BTC and a few others
- Refund window
- Not published
- Where they beat us
- Genuinely open — the software is free, the protocol is standard, the operators are known and have been around for years.
Sources
- JMP.chat — public pricing and product pages · JMP.chatCountry count, setup fee, entry price, accepted assets, voice support and refund window