Verdict
Higher trust score: SmsActivate
Based on our trust scoring, SmsActivate comes out ahead of SimSms (8.0 vs 6.2). The gap reflects differences in KYC stance, custody model and operational track record.
Note: Scores are our independent assessment. Both services have valid use cases — read each detail page before deciding.
Score breakdown
Overall /10
SimSms
6.2
Average
SmsActivate
8.0
Good
Privacy /100
SimSms
62
Average
SmsActivate
52
Average
Trust /100
SimSms
58
Average
SmsActivate
85
Good
Side by side
KYC level
L2Discreet
L2Discreet
Tagline
Virtual numbers for SMS verification and 7-to-30-day rentals across 145 countries, plus dedicated 5G mobile proxies on named carriers. Email-only sign-up, crypto payment, and unused codes are never charged.
Virtual numbers for SMS verification, 7–30-day rentals and 4G/5G mobile proxies. An international catalogue, carrier selection and payment in Bitcoin, Monero, Ethereum or USDT.
Jurisdiction
Undisclosed
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Founded
2026
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Tor / .onion
No
No
Categories
SMS, Proxy store, Privacy
SMS, Proxy store, Privacy
Feature comparison 8
SimSms
SmsActivate
Bitcoin (BTC)
Accepts Monero (XMR)
Web app
Instant
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Available worldwide
Custodial
Requires email
Logs IP addresses
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