5sim vs SMS-GO
5sim is live with fully public prices via a guest API, but Trustpilot rates it 2.2/5 and multiple users report recycled, already-registered numbers.
Their prices, as published
| Any number (marketing minimum) | from $0.008 |
| Google US | from $0.38 |
| Telegram US | from $0.85 |
| WhatsApp US | from $0.90 |
| Long-term rental | not offered |
Captured from their public pages on August 23, 2026.
Where 5sim falls short
- Trustpilot rating of 2.2/5 across 202 reviews, with half of them at one star and the profile unclaimed by the company.
- Multiple independent reviews from 2024 to 2026 report numbers that were already registered or banned.
- Marketing claims instant refunds, but an April 2026 review says support refused one.
- No long-term rental: the official FAQ limits number use to about 10 to 20 minutes.
What SMS-GO does differently
- 30-day US rentals, where 5sim numbers expire after 10 to 20 minutes.
- Automatic refund watchdog instead of disputed manual refunds.
- A dedicated number for the full rental term, not a shared pool.
- SA-compatible API with no hosts-file hacks or third-party root certificates.
Judge us on the live stock sheet, not on this page.
FAQ
Is 5sim down?
No. 5sim.net is live and even serves US prices through a public guest API without any key.
Does 5sim offer 30-day rentals?
No. Its FAQ limits number use to roughly 10 to 20 minutes, and there is no monthly rental product. SMS-GO rents US numbers for a full 30 days.
Are 5sim refunds automatic?
The homepage advertises instant refunds, but reviews show support refusing them. SMS-GO refunds automatically: if no SMS arrives within 20 minutes, the charge returns to your balance by itself.