Ghost vs Hushed
Hushed and Ghost both put private numbers on your phone. Hushed is cheaper for one line and offers UK numbers. Ghost includes more numbers on one plan and more tools for running them.
- Hushed: $6.99/mo for 1 line, $18.99/mo for 3
- Ghost: $60 every 2 months for up to 5 numbers
- No minute or text caps on Ghost
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Ghost and Hushed side by side
| Ghost | Hushed | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 every 2 months | Unlimited: $6.99/mo (1 line) or $18.99/mo (3 lines). Prepaid from $7.99 for 30 days. |
| Numbers | Up to 5 included | Up to 4 |
| Minute and text caps | None | None on Unlimited. Prepaid includes a set amount (50 minutes or 150 texts on the $7.99 plan). |
| Voicemail | With transcripts | Yes |
| Business hours | Per number | Not listed |
| Auto-reply | Yes | Yes |
| Countries | US and Canada | US, Canada, UK, and Puerto Rico |
| Apps | iPhone and web | iPhone and Android |
| App Store rating | 4.6 (7.7k reviews) | 4.6 (23k reviews) |
Hushed facts from its help center pricing article and App Store listing, checked 2026-09-26.
Choose Hushed if
- You need a UK or Puerto Rico number.
- You want one line at the lowest monthly price.
- You're on Android.
Choose Ghost if
- You want up to 5 numbers on one plan.
- You want business hours per number, so a work line goes to voicemail at night while your dating line doesn't.
- You want a text signature and email notifications set per number.
- You want to text from a browser too.
Watch the prepaid plans
Hushed's prepaid plans look cheap but include a fixed allowance, and Hushed says prepaid numbers expire and restoring them isn't guaranteed. If you'll use the number for more than a few weeks, compare against its unlimited plans, or against Ghost, instead.
Ghost can't be used for 911 or emergency calls, so keep your regular line for those.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hushed cheaper than Ghost?
For one line, yes: Hushed's unlimited plan is $6.99 a month. Ghost is $60 every 2 months and includes up to 5 numbers.
Does Ghost have UK numbers?
No. Ghost numbers are US and Canadian, from 200+ area codes.
Do my Ghost minutes run out?
No. Ghost includes unlimited calls and texts. There are no prepaid allowances.
Can I use Ghost and Hushed for 911?
No. Neither is for 911 calls. Keep your regular line for emergencies.
Sources (checked 2026-09-26)
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