PrivacyNumber vs JMP.chat: Real Numbers, Compared

The core difference is scope and delivery: JMP.chat gives you one real US or Canadian number routed through XMPP (Jabber), while PrivacyNumber gives you a real local number in any of 47 countries, mobile or landline, through a normal web panel. Both are real, long-term numbers you keep — not temporary or recycled OTP lines.

JMP.chat (built by the team behind Cheogram) is open-source and deliberately minimal: a single +1 number, unlimited SMS/MMS, roughly 120 minutes of calling, and voicemail transcription, all delivered as messages inside an XMPP client. That design is elegant and transparent, but it assumes you're comfortable picking and configuring a Jabber app.

PrivacyNumber takes a different path: real numbers allocated inside each country's national numbering plan, full inbound and outbound HD calling, SMS/MMS, voicemail with transcription and translation, plus optional AI auto-pickup — all in any browser, with no app and no protocol to learn. See the full comparison hub for other head-to-heads.

Both providers deliver real two-way numbers, but PrivacyNumber covers far more countries, both line types, and adds AI call handling, while JMP.chat wins on open-source transparency and a flat low price. The table below is accurate as of 2026.

Browse the available lines on the countries page or read about VoIP vs non-VoIP numbers.

You should choose JMP.chat if you want a cheap, fully open-source US or Canadian number and you're comfortable using an XMPP (Jabber) client. JMP's strengths are real and worth respecting.

• Open source and transparent. JMP and the Cheogram app are open-source, so the routing and code are auditable — a genuine advantage for users who value verifiability.
• Flat low price. $4.99/mo for unlimited SMS/MMS and bundled call minutes is hard to beat for a single US/CA line.
• Federation-friendly. Because it rides on XMPP, you can use it inside the same Jabber account you already use for encrypted chat.

The trade-offs: it's US/Canada only, there's no landline option, no AI call handling, and the XMPP setup is a real hurdle for non-technical users. New accounts also must receive a text before they can send. If those constraints fit you, JMP is a solid, principled choice.

Choose PrivacyNumber when you need a country other than the US/Canada, want a landline, prefer a browser over a chat protocol, or want AI to handle calls — all with strict crypto-only, no-KYC billing.

• 47 countries, not one. Get a real French +33 6/7, a London +44 landline, a US line with a real area code like 212 or 415, and dozens more — pick on the browse page.
• Mobile and landline. Landlines bill at 0.75x and suit a business second line or local presence; see business second line.
• No app, no XMPP. Everything runs in any browser on any device — no Jabber client, no eSIM, no SIM card.
• AI call handling. Optional AI auto-pickup ($4.99/mo), screening, voicemail summaries, and a live translator across 50+ languages.
• Crypto-only, no KYC. Pay in 9 coins (settled to Monero on our side); no ID, name, or card — ever.

Activation completes in under 60 seconds after payment confirms. Start at checkout or review pricing.

Both are real, long-term numbers you own for as long as you pay — neither is a disposable burner or a one-time OTP code. This is the most important thing they share, and it separates them from temporary-SMS sites.

JMP.chat issues a persistent US/CA number tied to your account. PrivacyNumber allocates a real line inside the target country's national numbering plan and keeps it assigned to you until you cancel. Because both are persistent, they're suitable for accounts you intend to keep, two-factor recovery, and ongoing contact — not just a single sign-up.

If you specifically wanted a throwaway, read long-term vs temporary numbers. For why a kept number is the safer choice for verifications, see receive OTP online.

PrivacyNumber is crypto-only with no KYC at all, while JMP.chat accepts Monero, Bitcoin, or fiat and asks for minimal account setup — both are far more private than identity-tied options like Google Voice.

With PrivacyNumber, you pay in any of 9 coins at checkout; the provider settles every payment to Monero on its side, so the only thing observed is the on-chain transaction. No ID, name, address, or card is ever requested — an email is used solely as your panel login, and it's optional for the autonomous AI-agent (x402) flow.

JMP.chat supports Monero and Bitcoin alongside fiat, which is genuinely privacy-respecting, but the fiat path and account model involve more conventional details, and new accounts must receive a text before sending. For deeper background, see what a no-KYC phone number is and our privacy policy.

Pick JMP.chat for a cheap, open-source, US/Canada-only number if you're comfortable with XMPP; pick PrivacyNumber if you need country choice, a landline, a browser-only experience, AI call handling, or strict crypto-only no-KYC billing.

A quick decision guide:

• You want the cheapest open-source US/CA line and like Jabber → JMP.chat.
• You need a number outside the US/Canada → PrivacyNumber (47 countries).
• You want a landline, or a local presence abroad → PrivacyNumber.
• You want AI to answer, screen, or translate calls → PrivacyNumber.
• You want no app and no protocol setup → PrivacyNumber's web panel.

One honest caveat for either provider: most consumer apps and OTP flows accept these lines, but some VoIP-aware fintech apps (e.g. Venmo, CashApp) and some banks or government portals run identity checks beyond SMS that no virtual provider can bypass. If a service rejects a freshly activated PrivacyNumber line, support swaps to a different carrier range free within 7 days. Compare more options on the comparison hub.