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Head-to-head · Disposable Email Services

EmailOnDeck vs MailTub

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score EmailOnDeck #5 in Disposable Email Services 8.5/10 Free plan · paid from 0.00 BTC BTC Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit EmailOnDeck
MailTub #7 in Disposable Email Services 8.3/10 Open source ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit MailTub

EmailOnDeck leads on 0 checks, MailTub on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEmailOnDeck · 8.5/10
  • Free planonly EmailOnDeck
  • Most featuresMailTub · 4 of 4

EmailOnDeck scores higher on our rubric for disposable email services: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

EmailOnDeck is the better fit for users wanting broad disposable-email access. MailTub is the better fit for self-hosters needing configurable mailboxes.

  • EmailOnDeck fits best

    Users wanting broad disposable-email access

  • MailTub fits best

    Self-hosters needing configurable mailboxes

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Side by side

Feature EmailOnDeck 8.5/10 Visit ↗ MailTub 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #5 in Disposable Email Services #7 in Disposable Email Services
Best for Users wanting broad disposable-email access Self-hosters needing configurable mailboxes
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Open source
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features EmailOnDeck 3/4 · MailTub 4/4
Custom address ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Custom domain Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attachments supported ✓ ✓
Specs
Inbox lifetime Hours Hours
Max active inboxes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free addresses without registration across web, mobile, and extensions
  • Pro supports custom, saved, and longer-term email addresses
  • API access, attachments, raw-message viewing, and Pro sending
  • Configurable mailbox expiry from one hour to seven days
  • REST API, CLI, WebSocket delivery, and email exports
  • Attachments, SMTP STARTTLS, admin controls, and Prometheus metrics
Cons
  • Free access is ad supported and limited to one email at a time
  • Temporary addresses and messages are periodically deleted
  • Pro pricing is denominated in Bitcoin and changes over time
  • Self-hosted deployment requires operators to manage the infrastructure
  • Mailbox expiry is limited to a maximum of seven days
  • Its narrow focus may not suit teams seeking broader email workflows
Our verdict

EmailOnDeck provides disposable email addresses and temporary web inboxes for verification messages, sign-ups, downloads, and other short-lived communications. It is designed for users who want temporary email access without registration,…

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MailTub is an open-source, self-hosted disposable email service for developers, QA teams, and operators who need temporary inboxes under their own infrastructure. It runs as a single Go binary with SQLite and an embedded React interface,…

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  1. EmailOnDeckDisposable Email Services 8.5Free plan · paid from 0.00 BTC BTC
  2. MailTubDisposable Email Services 8.3Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EmailOnDeck — where it wins

    • Free addresses without registration across web, mobile, and extensions
    • Pro supports custom, saved, and longer-term email addresses
    • API access, attachments, raw-message viewing, and Pro sending

    Where it doesn't

    • Free access is ad supported and limited to one email at a time
    • Temporary addresses and messages are periodically deleted
    • Pro pricing is denominated in Bitcoin and changes over time

  • MailTub — where it wins

    • Configurable mailbox expiry from one hour to seven days
    • REST API, CLI, WebSocket delivery, and email exports
    • Attachments, SMTP STARTTLS, admin controls, and Prometheus metrics

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted deployment requires operators to manage the infrastructure
    • Mailbox expiry is limited to a maximum of seven days
    • Its narrow focus may not suit teams seeking broader email workflows
  • EmailOnDeck8.5/10 · Free plan · paid from 0.00 BTC BTC

    A broad disposable-email service with free access and an API-enabled Pro tier.

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  • MailTub8.3/10 · Open source

    A configurable, developer-focused disposable mail service for self-hosted deployments.

    Visit MailTubFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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