GotSMS vs. Hushed
A reasonable personal-privacy burner app; doesn't solve VoIP rejection on platforms with real anti-fraud checks.
GotSMS
- Every line is a dedicated physical carrier connection, never shared
- Self-service Refund button — no support ticket, available for 24 hours after purchase if no SMS arrives
- Full REST API for CI/CD and automation workflows
From $1.00/day, tiered rentals up to 1 year
Hushed
- Multiple numbers manageable from one app
- Clean UI, good for personal privacy use
- Flexible short-term or long-term plans
- VoIP-based, same carrier-lookup rejection risk as other app-based numbers
- Limited country coverage outside US/UK/Canada
- Not designed for high-volume verification workflows
Subscription or prepaid credits, varies by plan
| Founded | 2023 | 2015 |
| Line type | Physical carrier | Mixed / virtual pool |
| Coverage | USA only (100% physical cellular infrastructure) | US, Canada, UK + limited others |
| API access | ||
| Refund policy | Self-service Refund button on site — within 24 hours of purchase if no SMS arrives | Standard app-store subscription refund process |
Bottom line
A reasonable personal-privacy burner app; doesn't solve VoIP rejection on platforms with real anti-fraud checks.
Try a dedicated line yourself
First activation from $0.55, 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.