addy.io vs EmailAlias.io

addy.io creates email aliases that forward messages to a real inbox, allowing users to give out aliases instead of their main address. An alias can be deactivated to silently discard new mail or deleted so senders receive a bounce. Users can connect a domain they control and set catch-all controls. Paid features allow replying to forwarded messages or starting messages from an alias without revealing the real address. Users can add GPG/OpenPGP public keys for recipients to encrypt forwarded mail, with an option to hide and encrypt the subject. The maker lists free open-source apps for iOS and Android, browser extensions for several browsers, and an API for automating aliases and other account resources. Self-hosting instructions and two-factor authentication are also available. The free plan includes unlimited standard aliases, but sets limits for shared-domain aliases, recipients, available alias domains, and monthly bandwidth. Paid plans start at $1 a month billed yearly; higher tiers list more recipients and custom domains, among other additions.

EmailAlias.io creates private forwarding aliases so services do not receive a user’s real email address. Mail forwards to an existing provider such as Gmail, Outlook, ProtonMail, Yahoo, or another inbox. Sender exposure scoring looks for risky domains, typosquatting, phishing keywords, and other leak signals, while machine-learning spam detection blocks phishing, malware, and unwanted mail before forwarding. The service says it does not read, analyze, or store forwarded message bodies or attachments and keeps delivery metadata; email metadata logs are retained for 90 days. Premium users can add up to five custom domains, send and reply from aliases, and use the REST API and MCP access. The Free plan includes 10 aliases. Premium costs $4 a month. Browser extensions support Chrome, Firefox, and Edge; no mobile apps are listed.