A HeroSMS alternative for SMS verification codes
HeroSMS is built on SMS-Activate's technology and aimed at volume buyers. TempCode is a short, guided flow for a single code: one price, a live success rate and an automatic refund if no code arrives.
How TempCode works
Pick the service and a country. The price and live success rate show before you pay.
Rent a private number and enter it where the service asks for your phone.
Read the code on TempCode. If it never arrives, the credit returns to your balance.
TempCode vs HeroSMS at a glance
| TempCode | HeroSMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay per code from a prepaid balance, from $0.75 | Prepaid balance, pay per number, volume discounts in five tiers |
| If no code arrives | Credit returned automatically | Refunded to your balance if no SMS arrives within 20 minutes (their FAQ) |
| Countries | Up to 150 countries per service | More than 180 countries |
| Number lifetime | One verification | 20 minutes, plus full rentals |
| Extras | Live success rate per country before you pay | API, affiliate programme, "Any other" for unlisted services |
| Site languages | 9 languages | Several, including Turkish |
Information about HeroSMS comes from its own website, checked on 5 November 2026. Prices and policies change, so check their site before you decide.
Where TempCode differs
- One price and one success rate per country, so you do not compare pools or operators yourself.
- Built for one code at a time: no volume tiers to understand before your first order.
- Credit for a code that never arrived returns to your balance automatically, without a ticket.
When HeroSMS may suit you better
HeroSMS offers an API, rentals, volume discounts and an affiliate programme, and says it is built on SMS-Activate's infrastructure. If you register accounts in bulk or automate orders through an API, it offers more. TempCode is a browser service for single verification codes, paid by card.
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HeroSMS alternative questions
Is HeroSMS the same as SMS-Activate?
HeroSMS says it is built on SMS-Activate's technical infrastructure. It is a separate service with its own account and balance, so check its terms before you top up.
Is TempCode free?
No. TempCode is paid, from $0.75 per code, with no subscription. If a code does not arrive, the credit goes back to your balance.
Can I move my HeroSMS balance to TempCode?
No. Balances cannot be transferred between services. Use or withdraw any HeroSMS balance there under their rules.
TempCode is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to HeroSMS. HeroSMS is a trademark of its owner and is named here only to compare services.