GotSMS vs. Quackr
Same category and same limitations as other free public inbox sites — fine for a quick throwaway test, unusable for anything you want to keep.
GotSMS
- Every line is a dedicated physical carrier connection, never shared
- Self-service refund button — no support ticket required, available for 24 hours after rental
- Full REST API for CI/CD and automation workflows
From $1.00/day, tiered rentals up to 1 year
Quackr
- Zero cost
- No signup required
- Simple browser-based inbox
- Public inbox — anyone viewing the same number sees the same codes
- Numbers are quickly blacklisted by major platforms
- No dedicated/private option, no refund policy since nothing is paid
Free
| Founded | 2023 | ~2022 |
| Line type | Physical carrier | Mixed / virtual pool |
| Coverage | USA only (100% physical cellular infrastructure) | 10-15 (public) |
| API access | ||
| Refund policy | Self-service refund button, available within 24 hours of leasing if SMS not received | None |
Bottom line
Same category and same limitations as other free public inbox sites — fine for a quick throwaway test, unusable for anything you want to keep.
Try a dedicated line yourself
First activation from $1.00, no KYC.
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Reviewed by Victor Reyes, Head of Telecom Infrastructure & SEO, GotSMS. Comparison based on publicly available provider documentation, last reviewed January 2026.