Temp Mail API vs EmailOnDeck

Temp Mail API9.0Visit EmailOnDeck8.5Visit

Higher score Temp Mail API #2 in Disposable Email Services 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Temp Mail API

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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

• Temp Mail API fits best

  Developers building disposable-email workflows

• EmailOnDeck fits best

  Users wanting broad disposable-email access

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Side by side

Feature	Temp Mail API 9.0/10 Visit ↗	EmailOnDeck 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Disposable Email Services	#5 in Disposable Email Services
Best for	Developers building disposable-email workflows	Users wanting broad disposable-email access
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	GDPR	SOC 2, PCI DSS
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Temp Mail API 4/4 · EmailOnDeck 3/4
Custom address	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Custom domain	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Attachments supported	✓	✓
Specs
Inbox lifetime	Days	Hours
Max active inboxes	10	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Parses HTML, plain text, attachments, and raw email source Official Python, PHP, Go, and .NET libraries Works with CI tools, browser automation, and an MCP server	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
Cons	API access requires the Plus subscription Active inboxes are limited to 10 Inbox lifetimes are measured in days	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
Our verdict	Temp Mail API is a disposable email service built for developers who need to create and manage temporary inboxes through REST and JSON APIs. It supports receiving and parsing incoming messages, validating addresses, managing inbox… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Temp Mail API — where it wins

  • Parses HTML, plain text, attachments, and raw email source
  • Official Python, PHP, Go, and .NET libraries
  • Works with CI tools, browser automation, and an MCP server

  Where it doesn't

  • API access requires the Plus subscription
  • Active inboxes are limited to 10
  • Inbox lifetimes are measured in days

• 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

• Temp Mail API9.0/10 · Free plan

  A developer-focused disposable email service with strong parsing and automation support.

  Visit Temp Mail APIFull verdict →
• 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 →