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Head-to-head · Virtual Phone Number Services

Zadarma vs Hushed

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Zadarma #5 in Virtual Phone Number Services 7.6/10 Free plan · paid from $39/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Zadarma
Hushed #7 in Virtual Phone Number Services 7.0/10 From $6.99/mo · 3-day trial ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Hushed

Zadarma leads on 1 check, Hushed on 3, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZadarma · 7.6/10
  • Free planonly Zadarma
  • Most featuresHushed · 3 of 3

Zadarma scores higher on our rubric for virtual phone number services: 7.6 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Zadarma offers free plan; Hushed doesn't. Hushed offers sms support; Zadarma doesn't publish it. Hushed offers international numbers; Zadarma doesn't publish it. Hushed offers number porting; Zadarma doesn't publish it.

Zadarma is the better fit for teams seeking a free-start cloud PBX with global reach. Hushed is the better fit for individuals needing an affordable second mobile number.

  • Zadarma fits best

    Teams seeking a free-start cloud PBX with global reach

  • Hushed fits best

    Individuals needing an affordable second mobile number

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Side by side

Feature Zadarma 7.6/10 Visit ↗ Hushed 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 7.0
Ranking #5 in Virtual Phone Number Services #7 in Virtual Phone Number Services
Best for Teams seeking a free-start cloud PBX with global reach Individuals needing an affordable second mobile number
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 7 days 3 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Mobile, Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension iOS, Android, Web
Support Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Zadarma 0/3 · Hushed 3/3
SMS support Not published ✓ (best)
International numbers Not published ✓ (best)
Number porting Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Number types Not published Not published
Included numbers Not published 1
Supported platforms Not published iOS, Android
Our review
Pros
  • Free Standard plan includes cloud PBX, CRM users and four voice menus
  • Call handling spans IVR, queues, routing, forwarding and voicemail transcription
  • Apps, SIP trunking and virtual or toll-free numbers support varied calling setups
  • Supports multiple numbers, SMS/MMS, calling and voicemail.
  • Includes forwarding, routing, SMS auto-reply and call history.
  • Apps are available for iOS, Android and web.
Cons
  • Free plan has only 200 MB of call-recording storage
  • Office World and Corporation plans have monthly and annual prices to compare
  • Plan minutes and number availability vary by region
  • No free plan; the trial lasts three days.
  • The $6.99 monthly starting price is per number.
  • Number availability varies by region.
Our verdict

Zadarma combines virtual phone numbers, cloud PBX and VoIP calling for businesses, call centers and distributed teams. It is suited to organizations that want to manage incoming calls through extensions, voice menus, queues and forwarding,…

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Hushed gives individuals a separate phone number for personal communications, travel, selling items, shopping or other situations. Calls and texts run through the app over Wi-Fi or mobile data, and numbers are available from supported…

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  1. ZadarmaVirtual Phone Number Services 7.6Free plan · paid from $39/mo (annual) · 7-day trial
  2. HushedVirtual Phone Number Services 7.0From $6.99/mo · 3-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zadarma — where it wins

    • Free Standard plan includes cloud PBX, CRM users and four voice menus
    • Call handling spans IVR, queues, routing, forwarding and voicemail transcription
    • Apps, SIP trunking and virtual or toll-free numbers support varied calling setups

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan has only 200 MB of call-recording storage
    • Office World and Corporation plans have monthly and annual prices to compare
    • Plan minutes and number availability vary by region

  • Hushed — where it wins

    • Supports multiple numbers, SMS/MMS, calling and voicemail.
    • Includes forwarding, routing, SMS auto-reply and call history.
    • Apps are available for iOS, Android and web.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the trial lasts three days.
    • The $6.99 monthly starting price is per number.
    • Number availability varies by region.
  • Zadarma7.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $39/mo (annual) · 7-day trial

    A free-start cloud PBX with international numbers, call routing and apps across devices.

    Visit ZadarmaFull verdict →
  • Hushed7.0/10 · From $6.99/mo · 3-day trial

    A second-number service with calling, messaging and voicemail across mobile and web.

    Visit HushedFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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