Hushed alternative: ZuteSIP compared with Hushed

Updated 2026-09-30 · By the ZuteSIP team (ZuteSIP Inc.)

Short answer: Hushed is a second-number app with US, Canadian and UK numbers, native iOS and Android apps, voicemail and number porting. ZuteSIP is an alternative when you need a number in another country, want SIP credentials for a softphone or PBX, or prefer paying in stablecoins. Hushed remains the simpler pick for app-based North American use.

Hushed and ZuteSIP both give you a phone number that is separate from your SIM, but they are built for different jobs. This page sets out the verified facts so you can decide which one suits you.

What Hushed is

Hushed is a mobile and web app for second phone numbers, used for calling and texting over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Its official site lists iOS and Android apps plus web access, and features such as custom voicemail greetings, call forwarding, auto-replies, multiple-device support and porting of existing numbers.

According to the Hushed pricing page, its plans offer numbers in Canada, the United States and the U.K., with a choice of 300+ area codes. The page lists an Unlimited plan starting at $6.99 USD per month, a Prepaid option starting at $7.99 USD per month and a Pay-as-you-go plan starting at $8.99 USD per month (as of September 2026).

Hushed vs ZuteSIP at a glance

Feature	Hushed	ZuteSIP
Number countries	Canada, United States, U.K.	181 countries
Number types	Area-code numbers (300+ area codes)	Mobile, local and toll-free
How you use it	iOS and Android apps, web app	Browser web dialer, any SIP app or PBX, call forwarding
SIP credentials	Not listed on the pages we checked	Yes, username and password per number
Voicemail	Yes, custom greetings	Not part of the service
Number porting	Yes, port existing numbers	Not offered
Pricing model	Unlimited, Prepaid and Pay-as-you-go plans	From $1.80/month billed yearly, same for every number
Payment	Subscription plans	USDT or USDC only

When Hushed is the better choice

You want a native mobile app with push notifications for your second number on iPhone or Android.
You only need a US, Canadian or UK number and want unlimited local talk and text within that plan.
Voicemail with custom greetings matters to you.
You want to port an existing number into the service.
You prefer to pay by a standard subscription rather than with cryptocurrency.

When ZuteSIP fits better

You need a number outside North America and the UK: ZuteSIP offers real numbers in 181 countries, including mobile and toll-free types.
You want to plug the number into Zoiper, MicroSIP, Linphone, 3CX, FreePBX or another SIP-compliant system using per-number SIP credentials.
You want to call from a laptop without installing anything, using the browser web dialer and choosing any of your numbers as caller ID.
You receive a lot of verification codes: every number includes unlimited incoming SMS, and if an app won't accept a number the 7-day replacement guarantee gives you a free new one in the same country.
You prefer paying in USDT or USDC and signing up with only an email address.

Everyday use: app versus dialer and SIP

With Hushed, your second number lives in its own app, so calls and texts arrive as notifications on the phone where the app is installed. That is convenient if your phone is the only device you use for the second line.

ZuteSIP is organised around the dashboard and SIP. Texts land in the dashboard SMS inbox, calls can ring a softphone on your laptop or phone, and forwarding can send them to any regular phone number. Because each number has its own SIP username and password, the same number can also be registered on a desk phone or office PBX. The browser web dialer lets you choose which of your numbers appears as caller ID for each outgoing call, which helps if you hold numbers in several countries.

What each price covers

Hushed splits its offer into Unlimited, Prepaid and Pay-as-you-go plans, and its Pay-as-you-go plan is the one it highlights for international calls. ZuteSIP has a single price per number, from $1.80 per month billed yearly ($21.60 per year), with no setup fee or contract. It includes unlimited incoming calls and SMS plus 1,000 outgoing minutes and 500 outgoing SMS per month.

How to get a ZuteSIP number instead

Create an account with your email address and turn on two-factor authentication.
Open the numbers page, pick a country and choose mobile, local or toll-free.
Top up your wallet or pay at checkout in USDT or USDC on Tron, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Base or Solana.
Wait for activation, which takes minutes for most numbers.
Open the number's page to copy its SIP username and password, or start calling straight away in the web dialer.
Set up call forwarding to your mobile if you want calls to ring your normal phone.

Moving contacts and accounts across

Because ZuteSIP does not offer number porting, switching means taking a new number and updating the places that use your old one. Keep your Hushed number active while you change the phone number on messaging apps, marketplaces and two-factor settings, then cancel it once codes arrive reliably on the new number.

Frequently asked questions

Can I move my Hushed number to ZuteSIP?

No. ZuteSIP does not offer number porting, so you would get a new ZuteSIP number and update your accounts to use it.

Does ZuteSIP have a mobile app like Hushed?

No. ZuteSIP works in a browser web dialer and with any SIP softphone, including mobile SIP apps such as Zoiper or Groundwire, plus call forwarding to any phone.

Which countries does Hushed offer numbers in?

Its pricing page lists Canada, the United States and the U.K., as of September 2026. ZuteSIP offers numbers in 181 countries.

Can I use a ZuteSIP number for WhatsApp?

Yes. ZuteSIP numbers work with WhatsApp, Telegram, Google, Facebook and thousands more, and the 7-day replacement guarantee covers you if an app won't accept one.

Is there a refund if ZuteSIP is not right for me?

Yes, a 7-day money-back guarantee applies if the number hasn't been used for any call or SMS.

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Sources

Hushed: Home page (as of September 2026)
Hushed: Plans & Pricing (as of September 2026)