Head-to-head · Disposable Email Services
EmailOnDeck vs Spamgourmet
EmailOnDeck leads on 0 checks, Spamgourmet 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 planboth
- Most featuresEmailOnDeck · 3 of 4
EmailOnDeck scores higher on our rubric for disposable email services: 8.5 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
EmailOnDeck is the better fit for users wanting broad disposable-email access. Spamgourmet is the better fit for forwarding disposable mail to a private inbox.
- EmailOnDeck fits best
Users wanting broad disposable-email access
- Spamgourmet fits best
Forwarding disposable mail to a private inbox
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Side by side
| Feature | EmailOnDeck 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Spamgourmet 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #5 in Disposable Email Services | #8 in Disposable Email Services |
| Best for | Users wanting broad disposable-email access | Forwarding disposable mail to a private inbox |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features EmailOnDeck 3/4 · Spamgourmet 2/4 | ||
| Custom address | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Custom domain | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Attachments supported | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Inbox lifetime | Hours | Not checked yet |
| Max active inboxes | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
Spamgourmet is a free, non-commercial disposable email service for individuals who want to receive messages without exposing a protected email address. It automatically creates a disposable address when first used, then forwards incoming… Read the review → |
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
Spamgourmet — where it wins
- Automatically creates disposable addresses on first use
- Message limits of up to 20 per address
- Customer-owned domains supported via MX forwarding
Where it doesn't
- No official pricing page or paid tiers
- No verified API access
- Broader platform coverage is limited
- 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.
Visit EmailOnDeckFull verdict → - Spamgourmet8.2/10 · Free plan
A mature, free option for forwarding disposable mail to a protected inbox.
Visit SpamgourmetFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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