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Spamgourmet
What Spamgourmet is
Spamgourmet creates disposable email addresses that forward a chosen number of messages to a protected address, then discard later messages. An alias is created automatically when its first message arrives, so users do not need to set it up in advance. Each address can forward up to 20 messages; if no limit is specified, the default is three.
Advanced mode adds controls for trusted senders, watchwords, prefixes, reply address masking, and viewing or editing addresses. With reply masking on, replies pass through Spamgourmet and use the disposable address as the return address. The service is free and available on the web, and released code is offered for people who want to host a similar service or add its functionality to an existing mail service. Its privacy policy says messages are forwarded immediately or erased from volatile memory and that its code does not store email. Standard web and mail logs record IP addresses and may be reviewed for support or fraud investigations. Spamgourmet filters only mail sent to its disposable addresses; direct messages to the protected address are unaffected.
Who it suits
Spamgourmet suits people who want disposable addresses to limit how many messages reach a protected inbox. Its released code may also suit people who want to host a similar service or add the functionality to an existing mail service.
What it does well
- Aliases are created when their first message arrives.
- Users can set limits of up to 20 messages per address.
- Reply masking uses the disposable address for replies.
- Released code is available for self-hosting or integration.
What to know first
- Some providers may reject forwarded messages under sender DMARC policies.
- Messages sent directly to the protected address are unaffected.
- Standard web and mail logs record IP addresses.
Limits
The free service forwards up to 20 messages per address; the default is three when no limit is specified. Messages sent directly to the protected address are outside its filtering scope.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free service; up to 20 messages per address by default, with options to extend | Free |
| Spamgourmet free service | Disposable addresses auto-created · default 3 messages per address · maximum 20 messages at once · trusted or exclusive senders can extend delivery | Free |
As spamgourmet.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Spamgourmet website.
- Use the web service, or use the released code to host a similar service or add its functionality to an existing mail service.
- Let an address be created automatically when it receives its first message.
- Choose a message limit, up to 20; without a specified limit, the default is three.
- Use advanced mode for controls such as trusted senders, watchwords, prefixes, and reply address masking.
Verdict
Spamgourmet offers automatic disposable aliases with message limits and optional reply masking. It filters mail sent to those aliases, while direct mail to the protected address remains outside its scope.
Questions
How much does Spamgourmet cost?
It is free. Donations are optional.
Does Spamgourmet have a free plan or trial?
It has a free plan and no free trial.
Which platforms does Spamgourmet support?
It is available on the web, and released code is offered for self-hosting.
Can I use my own address or domain?
Custom addresses and custom domains are supported.
What happens to messages sent to a disposable address?
The address forwards a limited number of messages to a protected address, then discards later messages. The default is three messages; users can specify up to 20.
Can I reply without exposing my protected address?
Yes. With reply address masking enabled, replies pass through Spamgourmet and use the disposable address as the return address.
Facts from Spamgourmet's own pages
- Advanced controls
- Advanced mode supports trusted senders, watchwords, prefixes, reply address masking, and viewing or editing addresses. · spamgourmet.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Anti-bot signup
- New-user registration uses a word-in-an-image challenge to deter scripted account creation. · spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Attachment policy
- Spamgourmet says it never sends email attachments and warns that unexpected attachments claiming to be from it may be malware. · spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Automatic aliases
- An address is created automatically when it receives its first message, so users do not need to create each alias in advance. · spamgourmet.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Automatic creation
- Users invent an address word and the service creates the address when it first receives mail for it. · spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Commercial status
- The FAQ describes Spamgourmet as a non-commercial service and says donations are optional. · spamgourmet.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Company structure
- The team page says Spamgourmet is created and run by volunteers. · spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Custom domains
- A user can route a personal domain to Spamgourmet by pointing its MX record at gourmet.spamgourmet.com and asking the service to configure the domain. · gourmet7.spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Delivery limitation
- The FAQ warns that some email providers may reject forwarded messages because of sender DMARC policies, and suggests reply address masking as a possible workaround. · spamgourmet.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Deprecated tool
- AddressScrambler is deprecated and the FAQ recommends SgMailto instead. · spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Developer documentation
- The repository README points developers to its docs directory, especially dev-notes.md, and to a cloning script for installation. · github.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Direct-address limitation
- Spamgourmet does not affect spam sent directly to a user's real email address; the sender must use a Spamgourmet address. · spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- DMARC problem
- The FAQ reports that sender DMARC policies increasingly cause forwarded messages to be rejected and suggests reply masking as a workaround. · spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The FAQ documents address syntax, advanced sender controls, forwarding behavior, troubleshooting, and account rules in detail. · spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Domain history
- ScamAdviser lists the domain registration date as 2000-06-07 and identifies the server country as the United States. · scamadviser.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Exclusive senders
- An address can lock onto its first sender or sender domain and consume mail from other senders. · spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Forwarding
- Forwarded mail is sent to the protected address supplied during account setup, which must be confirmed. · spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- The FAQ says the service has operated since late 2000. · spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Historical attack outage
- The changelog records a January 2008 denial-of-service incident followed by ISP routing problems that temporarily made the service inaccessible to some subscribers. · spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Historical outage
- The changelog records a January 20, 2009 slowdown and queue backup after the hosting provider dropped the reverse lookup address, later restored. · spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Historical release
- Spamgourmet announced version 2.0.3 and an SgMailto release on October 8, 2007, after roughly five years without a formal code release. · spamgourmet.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- The privacy policy says the service computers are in California and are administered primarily from Texas. · spamgourmet.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Independent service description
- SourceForge describes Spamgourmet as a forwarding-address system with a web management interface, disposable addresses, sender whitelisting, and CAPTCHA. · sourceforge.net, 15 Oct 2026
- License
- SourceForge identifies the downloadable project as open source under the Artistic License. · sourceforge.net, 15 Oct 2026
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