Head-to-head · Temporary Email Services
TempMaily vs SecureTempMail
TempMaily leads on 0 checks, SecureTempMail on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTempMaily · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTempMaily · 3 of 3
TempMaily scores higher on our rubric for temporary email services: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
TempMaily is the better fit for private inboxes and automated email workflows. SecureTempMail is the better fit for security-conscious users needing automation.
- TempMaily fits best
Private inboxes and automated email workflows
- SecureTempMail fits best
Security-conscious users needing automation
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Side by side
| Feature | TempMaily 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | SecureTempMail 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in Temporary Email Services | #5 in Temporary Email Services |
| Best for | Private inboxes and automated email workflows | Security-conscious users needing automation |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $90/yr | $39/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features TempMaily 3/3 · SecureTempMail 2/3 | ||
| Custom domains | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attachments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Inbox lifespan | Hours | Not checked yet |
| Retention period | 1 days | Not checked yet |
| Inbox protection | Password | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | TempMaily provides disposable email inboxes for receiving verification codes, links, confirmations, HTML email, and attachments without using a personal mailbox. Its web-based Free plan requires no signup and supports basic temporary email… Read the review → |
SecureTempMail creates disposable inboxes for sign-ups, downloads, verification codes, and one-off messages. Users can receive mail without registration and choose lifetimes from 10 minutes to 24 hours. Custom usernames, OTP detection,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TempMaily — where it wins
- Anonymous browser inboxes require no signup
- REST API includes signed webhooks and MCP server access
- Premium supports custom domains, 10 addresses, and 2GB storage
Where it doesn't
- Free inboxes and messages are deleted after 24 hours
- The Free plan allows only one address at a time
- Custom domains and persistent addresses require Premium
SecureTempMail — where it wins
- Selectable inbox lifetimes, OTP detection, and real-time delivery
- Sandboxed HTML rendering, attachment viewing, and private domains
- REST API, webhooks, desktop tools, and per-site Chrome aliases
Where it doesn't
- Free inboxes expire after 24 hours
- The Free plan is ad-supported
- API automation is limited to the $190 annual Developer plan
- TempMaily8.8/10 · Free plan
A flexible temporary email service with anonymous inboxes, APIs, and premium persistence.
Visit TempMailyFull verdict → - SecureTempMail8.6/10 · Free plan
A flexible temporary email service with strong automation and browser tools.
Visit SecureTempMailFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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