Head-to-head · Email Alias Services
anon.li vs EmailAlias.io
anon.li leads on 0 checks, EmailAlias.io on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreanon.li · 8.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresEmailAlias.io · 4 of 4
anon.li scores higher on our rubric for email alias services: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
EmailAlias.io leads on alias limit: 150 aliases versus 100 aliases.
anon.li is the better fit for privacy users wanting automation and encryption. EmailAlias.io is the better fit for users wanting detection and domain controls.
- anon.li fits best
Privacy users wanting automation and encryption
- EmailAlias.io fits best
Users wanting detection and domain controls
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Side by side
| Feature | anon.li 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | EmailAlias.io 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #6 in Email Alias Services | #7 in Email Alias Services |
| Best for | Privacy users wanting automation and encryption | Users wanting detection and domain controls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $23.89/yr | $35/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | 2FA | GDPR, SOC 2 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features anon.li 3/4 · EmailAlias.io 4/4 | ||
| Custom domains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reply from alias | ✓ | ✓ |
| Send from alias | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Browser extension | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Alias limit | 100 aliases | 150 aliases (best) |
| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | None |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | anon.li is a freemium email alias service for people who want to keep their real address private while receiving and replying to email through aliases. It supports random and custom aliases, forwarding to verified inboxes, alias disabling,… Read the review → |
EmailAlias.io creates private email aliases that forward messages to an existing inbox, helping users avoid exposing their real address. It supports random or custom alias generation, spam blocking, allow/block lists, suspicious-sender… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
anon.li — where it wins
- Free plan includes PGP encryption and 500 API requests monthly
- Paid plans support custom domains with DKIM signing
- REST API, CLI, and browser extensions support automation
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 10 aliases and one recipient
- The Plus and Pro plans cap custom domains at 3 and 10
- Listed client options focus on web, API, and browser extensions
EmailAlias.io — where it wins
- Custom domains with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC verification
- Suspicious-sender, spam, and exposure detection
- Anonymous sending, replies, REST API, and MCP access
Where it doesn't
- Premium has a 150-alias fair-use soft cap
- No mobile apps
- Custom-domain and send/reply features require Premium
- anon.li8.4/10 · Free plan
A privacy-focused alias service with automation, PGP forwarding, and custom-domain support.
Visit anon.liFull verdict → - EmailAlias.io8.3/10 · Free plan
A privacy-focused alias service with strong detection and domain features.
Visit EmailAlias.ioFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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