Looking for an SMS-Activate Alternative?
Public pools sell the same number to many people. They are cheap and fine for throwaway signups, but the number is often already known to the platform and the code may be visible to others.
icksms rents the number to one account for a defined period. That costs more per number but survives the checks that matter for OpenAI, Google, banks and long-lived accounts.
Codes usually arrive in under a minute and sync automatically to your SMS center.
Open the market Contact supportWhat you get
- Private by default: your numbers and codes are not shared with other customers.
- Carrier lines instead of aggregated virtual ranges.
- The number stays with you for days or weeks, so second-factor prompts still work.
How it works
- Decide whether the account is disposable or something you will keep.
- For disposable signups, any cheap tier works.
- For accounts tied to money or long-term access, use a non-VoIP number on a long tier.
- Keep the number renewed while the account matters.
Live prices
| Project | Tier | Price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI/ChatGPT | 2-10天 | 0.15 USD | 42,538 |
| Claude | 2-9天 | 0.15 USD | 63,690 |
| Google Voice | 2-30天 | 0.21 USD | 31,220 |
| TikTok | 2-4天 | 0.07 USD | 63,535 |
| 2-9天 | 0.08 USD | 64,315 | |
| Wise | 2-30天 | 0.42 USD | 66,101 |
Prices and stock refresh from the live market every day.
FAQ
Are shared pool numbers safe?
They are convenient but not private: other users may see messages sent to that number.
Is a rented number more expensive?
Per number, yes — you are paying for exclusivity and for the number to keep working.
Can I mix both approaches?
Yes. Many teams use pools for testing and private numbers for production accounts.