SMS verification service alternatives (October 2026)
Facts on five services people often compare, read on their own pages, and how RealSIM Numbers differs.
How do the five services compare?
| Service | Status | Coverage | US WhatsApp | Reception window | No code received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TextVerified | Live | United States only | $1.50 | 5 to 15 minutes depending on the service | Credits are deducted only if a verification comes in |
| SMSPool | Live | Many countries (US, UK, Netherlands, Sweden and others) | $1.56 | Not verified | Not verified |
| Tell A Bot | Live | United States only | $1.49 | 15 minutes | You pay only after a verification SMS has been received |
| DaisySMS | Closed (2026-03-26) | — | — | — | — |
| SMS-Activate | Closed (2025-12-22) | — | — | — | — |
| RealSIM Numbers | Live | 12 countries | $1.12 | Shown before you pay | Cancel: the price returns to your balance |
Live prices from each provider's own page or public price API on 2026-10-18; SMSPool's API does not label its currency. Closures as stated on the providers' own websites.
Across the six live US providers in the price index, the median US WhatsApp code was $1.50 on 2026-10-18, from $0.30 at Tiger SMS to $3.65 at PVAPins. Most providers apply a "no code, no charge" rule; they differ on reception windows (5 to 20 minutes where stated) and on whether a crypto deposit can be refunded.
Which service are you comparing?
- SMS-Activate alternativeThe service stopped in December 2025. What to look for in a replacement.
- DaisySMS alternativeUS numbers after DaisySMS shut down.
- TextVerified alternativeSingle codes and rentals compared.
- SMSPool alternativeCountry prices and success rates compared.
- Tell A Bot alternativePrices, window and deposit rules compared.
What should I compare before switching?
- Line type. Only some providers state on their own pages that their numbers are SIM-based (TextVerified, Tiger SMS, PVAPins); 5SIM labels its US operators "virtual".
- The price of the exact service and country. A WhatsApp code costs three to five times a Google code at most providers.
- The rule when no code arrives, and how long the window lasts.
- What happens to a deposit. TextVerified does not refund crypto payments and Tell A Bot calls deposits final; two closures in a year show why balances should stay small.
Compare with a real order
US WhatsApp $1.12; UK WhatsApp $1.35.
Frequently asked questions
Which SMS verification services closed recently?
SMS-Activate says it ceased operations on December 22 (2025, per third-party reporting) and DaisySMS says it shut down on March 26, 2026 (both read on 2026-10-18).
What happens if no code arrives?
If no SMS arrives before the window ends, or the service refuses the number, cancel the order: the price goes back to your balance as credit. You are not charged for a number that received no code.
Sources
- daisysms.com/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- sms-activate.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- app.textverified.com/services/whatsapp (checked 2026-10-18)
- api.smspool.net/request/price (checked 2026-10-18)
- www.tellabot.com/ (checked 2026-10-18)