Crypto virtual number marketplace
VNumbr vs BuyNumber.io: a BuyNumber.io alternative
BuyNumber.io sells virtual numbers with cryptocurrency checkout, putting it in the same general category as VNumbr. The details worth checking before choosing are whether their numbers are dedicated to you or drawn from a shared pool, and how their pricing compares for the length of time you actually plan to keep a number.
Written and maintained by the VNumbr team · Last updated 24 September 2026
Key points
- BuyNumber.io: crypto virtual number marketplace.
- VNumbr: real-carrier numbers you can keep, plus per-use OTP numbers, paid in crypto.
- Details such as prices change often, so check each provider directly before deciding.
Side by side
| VNumbr | BuyNumber.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Number type | Real mobile-carrier numbers via our carrier partner | Check whether listings are dedicated or pooled per country |
| Countries | Countries shown live in the catalog | Check their current list against VNumbr's live catalogue |
| How you pay | Cryptocurrency (Cryptomus, NOWPayments) or wallet balance | Cryptocurrency |
| Getting started | Email signup, pay by crypto or wallet balance | Check their current sign-up requirements |
| Keeping the number | Yes, for as long as you renew it (monthly or yearly) | Check their current terms - may vary by listing |
| Best for | Receiving SMS and 2FA codes on a number you keep | Buyers comparing crypto-paid number sellers broadly |
What BuyNumber.io does well
- Crypto checkout, same as VNumbr.
- A broad catalogue of countries and services for various use cases.
Where VNumbr fits better
Clear permanent-only positioning
VNumbr sells one thing - a number you keep by renewing - so there's no need to work out whether a specific listing is dedicated or shared.
Dashboard and API included
Every plan includes web dashboard access and API access for automation, at no extra tier.
Choose BuyNumber.io instead when
- You need a country or service VNumbr's catalogue does not currently list.
- You specifically want pay-per-activation pricing rather than a subscription.
Which should you pick: BuyNumber.io or VNumbr?
You need one code and never need the account again
BuyNumber.io or VNumbr OTP numbers both fit. Compare current prices for your app and country.
The account uses SMS two-factor authentication
Choose a number you keep. A VNumbr permanent number stays assigned to you while you renew, so later codes keep arriving.
You want to pay with cryptocurrency and sign up with just an email
VNumbr checkout is built around that. Check BuyNumber.io's current payment options if this matters to you.
You need voice calls or a full calling app
VNumbr numbers receive SMS only. If calling matters, an app built for it may suit you better.
Moving from BuyNumber.io to VNumbr
- 1Buy a number in the country your account expects.
- 2Open the account you want to move and find its phone number or security settings.
- 3Add the new number and confirm it with the SMS code that arrives in your VNumbr inbox.
- 4Only after the change is confirmed, let the old BuyNumber.io number lapse.
How VNumbr works
Choose a country
Pick where the number should be based. The prefix tells apps where you are.
Pay in crypto or wallet
Cryptomus, NOWPayments or your balance. Email-only signup, no ID.
Use it for verification
Enter the number where the app asks and request the SMS code.
Read it in your inbox
Messages appear in your dashboard in real time and through the API.
Common questions
Is BuyNumber.io the same as VNumbr?
Both accept crypto, but confirm whether a specific BuyNumber.io listing is a dedicated or shared number before comparing it to a VNumbr plan, since that changes what it's actually good for.
Should I use BuyNumber.io and VNumbr together?
Many people do. A per-use or app-based service can cover a quick one-off, while a VNumbr permanent number covers accounts that need codes again later. They are not mutually exclusive.
Are VNumbr numbers real mobile numbers?
Yes. They are allocated on real mobile carrier networks rather than internet-based pools. Each app decides which numbers it accepts, so no provider can guarantee a result.
How do I pay and sign up at VNumbr?
Sign up with an email address, then pay with cryptocurrency through Cryptomus or NOWPayments, or from a wallet balance. No identity documents are required.
How do I switch from BuyNumber.io to VNumbr?
Buy a number, register it on the account you want to move, and update the verification number inside that app while your old number still works. Only then let the old one lapse.
Just need one code, not a number to keep?
This comparison is about VNumbr's permanent numbers. VNumbr also sells single-use OTP numbers billed per activation, for a one-off verification code.
More comparisons
Try a permanent number.
Crypto checkout, keep it for as long as you renew.