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SMSPool alternative: an honest comparison
SMSPool (smspool.net) is an active SMS verification service. It has not shut down. If you are comparing options because a number did not work or you want a different payment or API setup, this page lists what SMSPool publishes, what reviewers report, and where SMSPing is better or worse.
Status (4 November 2026): SMSPool is operating. Everything below about SMSPool links to its own pages or to public reviews.
What SMSPool says about itself
- You are not charged for a number that never receives a code; that money stays in your balance (SMSPool: balance refund guide).
- A deposit can be refunded if it was made within the last 14 days and none of it was spent; only full refunds are processed (SMSPool, SMSPool FAQ).
- In a reply to a reviewer, SMSPool quoted its order-page note: "The stock counter may not be accurate" (Trustpilot).
What reviewers complain about
These are individual reviews, not verified facts, and SMSPool replies to many of them (Trustpilot):
- Numbers that were already used or registered on the target app (Trustpilot, page 2).
- Several numbers in a row that never received a code (Trustpilot).
- Waiting for support to handle a balance refund, since there is no automatic withdrawal (Trustpilot).
- Many filters ("pools", operators) that make choosing a number confusing (Trustpilot, page 2).
Other reviewers report quick codes and helpful support. Read both sides before you decide.
SMSPool vs SMSPing
| SMSPool | SMSPing | |
|---|---|---|
| No code arrives | Not charged; money stays in balance (source) | Cancel or let it time out; charge returned to your SMSPing balance, once per order |
| Getting balance back as money | Full refund of an unspent deposit within 14 days, via support (source) | Not possible; balance is non-withdrawable |
| Payment | USDT (TRC20/ERC20/BEP20) as the main option, also TRX/ETH/BNB; minimum $10 | |
| SMS-Activate-style API | Yes: handler_api.php compatible | |
| Public price list | Yes, regenerated every 6 hours | |
| Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese numbers | Not available |
A blank cell means we did not find SMSPool's own statement on it.
When to stay with SMSPool, when to try SMSPing
- Stay with SMSPool if being able to get an unspent deposit back matters to you; SMSPing balance cannot be withdrawn.
- Try SMSPing if you want a simple price list, USDT top-ups from $10, or an API your SMS-Activate scripts already speak.
- Start small either way: top up the minimum and test one number for your app and country.
Try SMSPing
Check the price list first; it needs no account. Top up with USDT (TRC20/ERC20/BEP20), with TRX/ETH/BNB also supported; the minimum top-up is $10.
Sources (checked 4 November 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Has SMSPool shut down?
No. As of 4 November 2026 SMSPool is operating.
Does SMSPool charge if no code arrives?
SMSPool says you are never charged for numbers that do not receive a code.
Can I withdraw my SMSPing balance?
No. SMSPing balance is non-withdrawable. If no code arrives, the charge is returned to your SMSPing balance, once per order.
How do I pay on SMSPing?
USDT (TRC20/ERC20/BEP20) is the main option; TRX/ETH/BNB are also supported. Minimum top-up is $10.
Does SMSPing work with SMS-Activate API scripts?
Yes. Change the base URL to https://smsping.net/stubs/handler_api.php and use your SMSPing API key.
What if no code arrives?
Cancel the order or let it time out: the charge is returned to your SMSPing balance (once per order, balance is non-withdrawable). Orders that received an SMS cannot be cancelled.