addy.io vs MailMask

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.

MailMask creates unique email aliases that forward incoming messages to an existing mailbox. Aliases can be created, disabled, or removed; disabling one immediately stops new mail from being accepted. MailMask is not a mailbox or email-provider replacement, and it cannot send messages from alias addresses. The service says it processes email only for forwarding and does not retain message content longer than technically necessary for delivery. Its infrastructure and data handling remain within Europe, under European law including the GDPR. MailMask says it uses no advertising, analytics, or third-party tracking, and does not sell or share user data. The Free plan costs nothing for aliases and forwarding, with no price or usage limits stated. The operator describes it as a personal risk-reduction layer, not for critical, account-recovery, or mission-critical communication. Availability is best-effort, and uninterrupted service is not guaranteed.