TwoLine alternative: more countries, with calls and SMS included
TwoLine rents receive-only SMS numbers in the United States, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, paid with credits by card, crypto or app store. If you need another country, or want to call and text from your number, SMS Hallo rents real mobile numbers in 181 countries from $1.80 per month on the 12-month plan.
What TwoLine is
TwoLine is a rental service for receiving SMS. Its homepage says it focuses on receive-SMS rentals, not full phone service, and its pricing page says rentals do not include outbound calls or voicemail. It also offers one-shot verification codes.
Its homepage lists three countries: the United States, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. It notes that third-party acceptance is not guaranteed, and it asks users not to rely on rental numbers for banks, government, healthcare or tax services, or for ban evasion or spam.
TwoLine pricing, payment and refunds
Its homepage lists monthly rentals at $6.99 for the US, $9.99 for the UK and $11.99 for the Netherlands. On the web you buy credit packs, from 5 credits for $4.99; on iOS and Android, prices come from the App Store and Google Play.
Its refund policy mentions card payments through Stripe, cryptocurrency through NOWPayments, and the Apple App Store and Google Play.
If no SMS arrives within 15 minutes of starting a rental, the credits are returned automatically. Other disputes can be raised within 30 days. Credit-back to the wallet is the default, cash refunds to the original payment method are available on request, and app store purchases are refunded through Apple or Google.
How SMS Hallo differs
The first difference is coverage: SMS Hallo rents real mobile numbers in 181 countries at the same price in each. The second is two-way use: every number includes unlimited incoming calls, 500 outgoing SMS and 1,000 outgoing minutes per month.
Sign-up needs only an email and a password, and each rental carries the three guarantees below.
When TwoLine may suit you better
If you need a US, UK or Dutch number only to receive texts, TwoLine is built for that and sells through iOS and Android apps.
It may also suit you if you want to pay by card or through the App Store or Google Play, or like its automatic credit-back when no SMS arrives within 15 minutes.
Why people switch to a rented number
A rented number is one you keep. SMS Hallo rents real mobile numbers (non-VoIP, in each country's local mobile format) in 181 countries, renewed 1, 3, 6 or 12 months at a time or with auto-renew, so codes for sign-ins on a new phone or password resets reach the same private inbox. After a rental ends a number may be given to someone else, so renew numbers linked to important accounts.
Every number includes unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 outgoing SMS and 1,000 outgoing minutes per month (reset every 30 days, no rollover). The price is from $1.80 per month on the 12-month plan ($21.60 billed yearly) in every country, paid in USDT or USDC on Tron, BNB Chain, Polygon, Base or Solana. Sign-up needs only an email and a password: no SIM card, no ID documents and no local address.
The three SMS Hallo guarantees
7-day free replacement: within 7 days you can swap the number for another available number in the same country, free, up to 3 times. The new number keeps your plan and expiry date.
Works, or 100% refund: if the number doesn't work with the app you rented it for, for example the code never arrives, request a refund within 7 days and get back 100% of what you paid.
7-day money-back: if no call or SMS has been made or received on the number, you can get a full refund within 7 days, no questions asked.
Using a second number responsibly
SMS Hallo is meant for privacy and legitimate sign-ups. Its Acceptable Use Policy forbids fraud, fake or bulk accounts, returning to an app after a ban, and using a number to get through bank or identity (KYC) checks meant for you personally. Each app decides which numbers it accepts, which is why the guarantees exist.
| SMS Hallo | TwoLine | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rented real mobile number (non-VoIP), 1 to 12 months, renewable | Receive-SMS rentals and one-shot verification codes |
| Price model | From $1.80/month on the 12-month plan ($21.60 billed yearly), same in every country | Monthly per country: $6.99 (US), $9.99 (UK), $11.99 (Netherlands), paid in credits |
| Payment | USDT or USDC on Tron, BNB Chain, Polygon, Base or Solana | Card (Stripe), crypto (NOWPayments), App Store, Google Play |
| Identity checks | Email and password only; no SIM card, ID documents or local address | Not stated |
| Countries | 181 countries | 3 (United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands) |
| Refunds | 7-day free replacement, 100% refund if it doesn't work with the app, 7-day money-back | Automatic credit-back if no SMS in 15 minutes; disputes within 30 days |
| Outbound SMS & calls | 500 SMS and 1,000 minutes per month included | No outbound calls, per its pricing page |
Frequently asked questions
Which countries does TwoLine cover?
Its homepage lists the United States, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. SMS Hallo rents real mobile numbers in 181 countries.
Can I call from a TwoLine number?
Its pricing page says rentals do not include outbound calls or voicemail. SMS Hallo numbers include 1,000 outgoing minutes and 500 outgoing SMS per month.
Are SMS Hallo numbers VoIP?
No. SMS Hallo rents real mobile numbers in each country's local mobile format, not VoIP lines.
Can I pay SMS Hallo by card?
No. SMS Hallo takes USDT or USDC on Tron, BNB Chain, Polygon, Base or Solana, from a prepaid wallet or directly for a number.
What if an SMS Hallo number doesn't work for my app?
Request a 100% refund within 7 days, or swap it free for another number in the same country up to 3 times. Apps decide which numbers they accept, which is why these guarantees exist.
Sources
Competitor facts verified on 2026-10-01.