Alternatives & comparisons
How SMS Hallo compares with other ways to get a second phone number — facts only, with sources.
SMS-Activate alternative: a private number you can keep
SMS-Activate says on its own website that it has closed. SMS Hallo rents private real mobile numbers in 181 countries from $1.80/month.
Google Voice alternative: a real mobile number in 181 countries
Google says personal Google Voice is only available in the US. SMS Hallo rents private real mobile numbers in 181 countries from $1.80/month.
TextNow alternative: a real mobile number in 181 countries
TextNow says it works only within North America. SMS Hallo rents private real mobile numbers in 181 countries, with no ads, from $1.80/month.
Hushed alternative: real mobile numbers in 181 countries
Hushed lists second numbers for Canada, the US and the UK. SMS Hallo rents private real mobile numbers in 181 countries from $1.80/month.
Burner alternative: a real mobile number in 181 countries
Burner says its numbers work only with US and Canadian numbers. SMS Hallo rents private real mobile numbers in 181 countries from $1.80/month.
5SIM alternative: a private number you keep, with calls and SMS
5SIM offers single-use numbers for receiving SMS. SMS Hallo rents private real mobile numbers you keep, with outgoing SMS and calls, from $1.80/month.
TextVerified alternative: real mobile numbers beyond the US
TextVerified offers US numbers for verification and rentals. SMS Hallo rents private real mobile numbers in 181 countries from $1.80/month.
Free receive-SMS websites vs a private mobile number
Free receive-SMS websites show messages on public pages anyone can read. A private SMS Hallo number keeps your codes to you, from $1.80/month.