Firefox Relay vs MyShield
Firefox Relay
relay.firefox.comMyShield
myshield.worldSide by side
| Figure | Firefox Relay | MyShield |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | 75 ZAR/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Spec score · Email Alias Services | 8.7 (#4) | 8.4 (#8) |
| Licence | The fx-private-relay repository is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. | The reviewed maker pages do not identify an open-source licence or publish source code. |
| Support | Relay provides a support site and a contact support option for users who need help. | Technical support is provided through the contact page or the support email listed in the technical documentation. |
| What it does | Firefox Relay creates masked email addresses and phone numbers that forward messages, calls, and texts while concealing the user's real contact details. | MyShield creates email aliases that forward messages to the account holder’s real inbox while hiding that address from senders. |
Plans
Firefox Relay
- Limited email protectionFree
- Limited email protectionFree
- Add VPN protectionPriced on request
- Email & phone protectionPriced on request
- Email protectionPriced on request
In their own words
Firefox Relay
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