GotSMS vs. Burner
A solid app if what you actually want is an ongoing personal second line for calls and texts — not built to solve VoIP-rejection on verification-strict platforms.
GotSMS
- Every line is a dedicated physical carrier connection, never shared
- Self-service refund button — no support ticket required, available for 24 hours after rental
- Full REST API for CI/CD and automation workflows
From $1.00/day, tiered rentals up to 1 year
Burner
- Polished consumer app with real call + text history
- Good for an ongoing personal second line, not just one-time codes
- Established brand, long track record
- VoIP-based — fails the same carrier-lookup checks as any other virtual number on strict platforms
- US/Canada coverage only
- Monthly subscription cost even for occasional use
Subscription, ~$5-$15/mo depending on plan
| Founded | 2023 | 2012 |
| Line type | Physical carrier | Mixed / virtual pool |
| Coverage | USA only (100% physical cellular infrastructure) | US & Canada only |
| API access | ||
| Refund policy | Self-service refund button, available within 24 hours of leasing if SMS not received | Standard app-store subscription refund process |
Bottom line
A solid app if what you actually want is an ongoing personal second line for calls and texts — not built to solve VoIP-rejection on verification-strict platforms.
Try a dedicated line yourself
First activation from $1.00, no KYC.
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Reviewed by Victor Reyes, Head of Telecom Infrastructure & SEO, GotSMS. Comparison based on publicly available provider documentation, last reviewed January 2026.