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By ComparaSMS editorial team · Updated · What changed

Updated: October 202624 services tested17 apps13 countries11 fix-it guides

Indian numbers are among the cheapest and most available for one-time codes on messengers and social apps. Indian mobile numbers have 10 digits and start with 6, 7, 8 or 9.

Because they're cheap, Indian numbers are heavily used, so some apps have tightened checks on them. If one fails, try another Indian number before switching country.

India number at a glance

Country code+91
Mobile number format+91 XXXXX XXXXX
RegionAsia
Best forCheap codes for messengers and social apps
Services with these numbers17
Often used forTelegram, WhatsApp, Discord, Viber, Google / Gmail, ChatGPT / OpenAI

When an Indian number is the right choice

India is the budget pick for global apps that don't care about your country: Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp and many social networks. Large supply keeps prices low.

The flip side of low prices is heavy use. When an Indian number fails, the app has often rate-limited that range — try one more Indian number, then switch country rather than burning several in a row.

Tips for India numbers

  • Good default for Telegram, Discord and WhatsApp when price matters.
  • Some apps rate-limit Indian ranges — try a different number before giving up.
  • Free Indian numbers on public sites are shared and rarely work.

Apps people verify with India numbers

TelegramVirtual Number for Telegram WhatsAppVirtual Number for WhatsApp DiscordDiscord Phone Verification With a Temporary Number ViberViber Number Google / GmailCreate a Gmail Account Without Your Phone NumberAI ChatGPT / OpenAIPhone Number for ChatGPT and OpenAI Verification

India number FAQ

Why are Indian numbers so cheap?

Large supply and low local costs. That also means heavy use, so success rates vary.

Do Indian numbers work for Telegram?

Often, yes. If Telegram says "too many attempts", switch country.

Is there a free Indian number?

Public ones exist but are shared and usually blocked.

If something goes wrong

All fix-it guides →

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Where to buy a India number (+91)

Editor's choice for India numbers: Tiger SMS. One-time numbers in 260+ countries from $0.001, and you pay only when the SMS arrives — no code, instant refund to your balance. Get a number →
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Tiger SMS

★ 4.9 / 5.0 Editor's choice
Type: One-time and non-VoIP numbers
API: yes · Rentals: no

Tiger SMS sells one-time virtual numbers for SMS verification in 260+ countries and for 200+ services, with 800,000+ numbers available every day. Prices start at $0.001, and you pay only when the SMS arrives: if no code comes, press Cancel and the money goes straight back to your balance.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Non-VoIP numbers
  • SMS verification API
  • Visa & Mastercard
  • PayPal
Get a number Read review Tiger SMS FAQ
2

HeroSMS

★ 4.5 / 5.0 New
Type: Virtual numbers + API
API: yes · Rentals: yes

HeroSMS presents itself as the continuation of SMS-Activate after that service shut down, citing the same infrastructure, an API, a mobile app and numbers in 180+ countries.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • SMS verification API
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3

SMSPool

★ 4.3 / 5.0
Type: Non-VoIP numbers, rentals
API: yes · Rentals: yes

An English-language service with a strong pool of US and UK numbers, rentals and an API.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • SMS verification API
  • Visa & Mastercard
  • Apple Pay & Google Pay
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
4

5SIM

★ 4.2 / 5.0
Type: Carrier-level numbers
API: no · Rentals: no

Lets you pick a specific mobile carrier inside a country when buying a number.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Cheap SMS verification
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5

SMS-Man

★ 4.1 / 5.0
Type: Virtual numbers
API: yes · Rentals: yes

A long-running service with a large catalog of apps and countries, a mobile app and an API.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • SMS verification API
  • USDT & crypto
  • Visa & Mastercard
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
6

Grizzly SMS

★ 4.0 / 5.0
Type: Virtual numbers
API: yes · Rentals: no

An SMS activation service aimed at bulk sign-ups and low prices on popular platforms.

  • Receive SMS online
  • SMS verification API
  • Cheap SMS verification
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
7

OnlineSIM

★ 4.0 / 5.0
Type: Rentals and one-time numbers
API: yes · Rentals: yes

Focused on reliability and long-term number rentals for repeat logins, plus a page of free public numbers.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • SMS verification API
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
8

SMSPVA

★ 4.0 / 5.0
Type: Rentals and one-time numbers
API: yes · Rentals: yes

One of the oldest SMS receiving services, popular with marketers, offering one-time numbers and rentals.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • SMS verification API
  • Visa & Mastercard
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
9

PVAPins

★ 3.9 / 5.0
Type: Non-VoIP, rentals
API: no · Rentals: yes

Non-VoIP numbers for one-time codes and rentals, mostly used by English-speaking customers.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • Non-VoIP numbers
  • USDT & crypto
  • Visa & Mastercard
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
10

SMSBower

★ 3.8 / 5.0 New
Type: Virtual numbers
API: no · Rentals: yes

A newer activation service with an API for software and a low entry price.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
11

365SMS

★ 3.7 / 5.0 New
Type: Virtual numbers
API: yes · Rentals: no

A number and activation service aimed at bulk account registration.

  • Receive SMS online
  • SMS verification API
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
12

SMSHub

★ 3.6 / 5.0
Type: Number marketplace
API: yes · Rentals: no

A marketplace where third-party suppliers provide numbers. Prices are low; quality depends on the supplier.

  • Receive SMS online
  • SMS verification API
  • Cheap SMS verification
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
13

Vak-SMS

★ 3.5 / 5.0
Type: Virtual numbers
API: no · Rentals: yes

A service built mainly for Russian-speaking users, with local payment methods.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • Cheap SMS verification
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
14

SimSMS

★ 3.5 / 5.0
Type: Virtual numbers
API: yes · Rentals: yes

One of the oldest one-time SMS activation sites. Each number is issued for one service.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • SMS verification API
  • Payeer, AdvCash & e-wallets
  • USDT & crypto
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
15

Quackr

★ 3.4 / 5.0 Free
Type: Free and paid numbers
API: no · Rentals: yes

A site with free public numbers and paid private rentals.

  • Free numbers
  • Phone number rental
  • PayPal
  • Visa & Mastercard
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
16

Receive-SMSS

★ 3.0 / 5.0 Free
Type: Free public numbers
API: no · Rentals: no

Free public numbers: every incoming SMS is visible to all visitors.

  • Free numbers
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
17

SMS24

★ 3.0 / 5.0 Free
Type: Free public numbers
API: no · Rentals: no

A list of free public numbers from many countries for receiving SMS online.

  • Free numbers
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS

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