HeroSMS absorbed much of the SMS-Activate user base. If you are standardized on HeroSMS today but need rentals, white-label, or Telegram reselling, migrate to Proxnum as your primary platform.
Proxnum vs HeroSMS
| Feature | Proxnum | HeroSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Countries | 200+ | ~180 |
| API for automation | Yes | Yes |
| Number rentals | Full catalog | Limited |
| White-label license | Yes | No |
| Telegram reseller bot | Yes | No |
| M-Pesa payments | Yes | Varies |
API migration notes
HeroSMS API shapes resemble legacy SMS-Activate. On Proxnum, map country and service IDs from our API country list and service list. Rewrite purchase → poll → complete using the Reseller API docs.
- Shadow-test Proxnum on 10% of traffic.
- Match refund behavior when SMS never arrives.
- Cut over resellers once success rate meets your SLA.
Comparison guide: HeroSMS alternative.