Verdict
Higher trust score: XmrBazaar
Based on our trust scoring, XmrBazaar comes out ahead of SimSms (8.2 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
XmrBazaar
8.2
Good
Privacy /100
SimSms
62
Average
XmrBazaar
100
Good
Trust /100
SimSms
58
Average
XmrBazaar
78
Good
Side by side
KYC level
L2Discreet
L1Anonymous
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.
Peer-to-peer Monero marketplace for goods and services — non-custodial with optional 2-of-3 multisig escrow, no email or ID required, born out of the Monero Talk podcast community.
Jurisdiction
Undisclosed
No HQ
Founded
2026
2024
Tor / .onion
No
No
Categories
SMS, Proxy store, Privacy
P2P, Marketplace, Privacy
Feature comparison 10
SimSms
XmrBazaar
Bitcoin (BTC)
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Accepts Monero (XMR)
Non-custodial
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Tor (.onion) available
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Peer-to-peer
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Web app
Instant
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Available worldwide
Custodial
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Requires email
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