addy.io vs Alias Email

addy.io9.4Visit Alias Email8.5Visit

Higher score addy.io #1 in Email Alias Services 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit addy.io

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Alias Email #5 in Email Alias Services 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Alias Email

• addy.io fits best

  Most users wanting a full-featured alias service

• Alias Email fits best

  Privacy-focused users needing outbound alias email

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Side by side

Feature	addy.io 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Alias Email 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Email Alias Services	#5 in Email Alias Services
Best for	Most users wanting a full-featured alias service	Privacy-focused users needing outbound alias email
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$1/mo (best)	$3.33/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features addy.io 4/4 · Alias Email 4/4
Custom domains	✓	✓
Reply from alias	✓	✓
Send from alias	✓	✓
Browser extension	✓	✓
Specs
Alias limit	50 aliases	Not checked yet
Mobile apps	Both	None
Our review
Pros	Free plan with unlimited standard aliases Reply and send from aliases, including custom-domain support Web, mobile, browser extension, API, and self-hosted options	Anonymous replies and outbound messages from aliases Custom domains, PGP encryption, and tracking protection Free plan includes 10 aliases and one custom domain
Cons	Free plan allows only one recipient Custom domains start on the Lite plan Higher sending limits require paid plans	Free plan is limited to 10 aliases and one custom domain Monthly Premium pricing is higher than annual billing No mobile apps; access is through web and Chrome extension
Our verdict	addy.io is an open-source email alias and forwarding service for people who want to avoid sharing their primary email address. It lets users create standard and shared-domain aliases, forward messages to verified recipients, deactivate or… Read the review →	Alias Email provides persistent email aliases that forward incoming messages to an existing inbox while keeping the primary address private. It suits individuals who want separate addresses for signups, newsletters, shopping, freelancing,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• addy.io — where it wins

  • Free plan with unlimited standard aliases
  • Reply and send from aliases, including custom-domain support
  • Web, mobile, browser extension, API, and self-hosted options

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan allows only one recipient
  • Custom domains start on the Lite plan
  • Higher sending limits require paid plans

• Alias Email — where it wins

  • Anonymous replies and outbound messages from aliases
  • Custom domains, PGP encryption, and tracking protection
  • Free plan includes 10 aliases and one custom domain

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 10 aliases and one custom domain
  • Monthly Premium pricing is higher than annual billing
  • No mobile apps; access is through web and Chrome extension

• addy.io9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad alias service with free access, custom domains, sending, replies, and self-hosting.

  Visit addy.ioFull verdict →
• Alias Email8.5/10 · Free plan

  A privacy-focused alias service with outbound email, custom domains, and a useful free tier.

  Visit Alias EmailFull verdict →