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G5SIM vs Hushed
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
5
Choose 5SIM if…
- you need an API to build on
- you work on Web
- you're in its core audience: privacy-minded individuals, developers automating sign-ups
H
Choose Hushed if…
- you work on iOS, Android
- you're in its core audience: online daters, travelers
Side by side
Feature 5SIM Hushed
Pricing modelPaidPaid
Starting price—$6.99/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWeb, APIiOS, Android
CategorySMS verification servicesVirtual phone numbers
Company—AffinityClick Inc.
Full feature lists
5 5SIM
- Temporary virtual numbers for SMS receiving
- Numbers from 150+ countries
- Supports 1100+ services, including Telegram and WhatsApp
- Pricing set per country and operator
- API key from the account menu
- Works with the SMS-activate API format
- Referral program
H Hushed
- Second and temporary numbers in 300+ area codes
- Calls and texts over Wi-Fi or mobile data
- Multiple numbers on one device
- Port in existing phone numbers
- Auto-reply messages and custom voicemail greetings
- Call forwarding and call routing
- Texts with GIFs, photos, videos and audio
- Use one account across multiple devices and tablets
What you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
5SIM
Pay per numberFrom $0.008 per number
Hushed
UnlimitedFrom $6.99 USD/month
PrepaidFrom $7.99 USD/month
Pay-as-you-goFrom $8.99 USD/month
Strengths and limitations
5SIM
- Prices start from $0.008 per number
- Large coverage: 150+ countries and 1100+ services
- Compatible with the SMS-activate API format
- Prices vary by country and operator, with no flat rate
- Numbers are temporary, meant for receiving codes
Hushed
- Unlimited local talk and text from $6.99/month
- Numbers in the US, Canada and U.K.
- Works on old phones and tablets with internet
- Annual subscriptions save up to 20%
- Requires Wi-Fi or mobile data to work
- Number choice limited to US, Canada and U.K.
- No free plan for phone numbers
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Facts from each vendor's public pages, prices checked Nov 13, 2026. Editorial policy