SMS-Activate was the largest SMS verification marketplace for years until it shut down in December 2025. If your scripts, reseller panel, or manual workflow still references SMS-Activate, you need one replacement — not a scatter of marketplaces.
This page compares Proxnum vs SMS-Activate (legacy) only — evaluate Proxnum against what you lost, then move on.
Proxnum vs SMS-Activate (legacy)
| Feature | Proxnum | SMS-Activate (legacy) |
|---|---|---|
| Status (2026) | Active | Shut down |
| Countries | 200+ | Was 180+ |
| Auto-refund if no SMS | Yes | Was yes |
| Number rentals | Full catalog | Was limited |
| Telegram reseller bot | Yes | Was no |
| White-label license | Yes | Was no |
| M-Pesa / regional pay | Yes | Was limited |
| Developer API | Yes | Was yes |
When to choose Proxnum after SMS-Activate
- You want an active platform with the same disposable OTP workflow.
- You need rentals and disposable SMS in one balance.
- You resell numbers and want white-label or Telegram bot tooling.
- Your customers pay with M-Pesa, crypto, or cards in one wallet.
How to migrate
- Create a Proxnum account and add balance.
- Map country and service codes via our country and service directories.
- Point automation to the Reseller API.
- Use rentals when one disposable number is not enough.
Coming from a different live platform? See our dedicated HeroSMS alternative page for that one-on-one comparison. Or browse numbers by country.