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Best Temporary email services in 2026
Temporary email services let you create and use short-term email addresses.
- 44 apps
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Guerrilla Mail
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+2Guerrilla Mail provides short-lived disposable inboxes, custom addresses, API access and a free plan.
- 2
Spamgourmet
Free plan Open source LinuxSelf-hostedWebSpamgourmet offers automatic disposable aliases with message limits and optional reply masking.
- 3
EmailOnDeck
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2EmailOnDeck offers temporary addresses across web, mobile, and browser extensions, with different sending limits for free and Pro users.
- 4
1SecMail
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+11SecMail offers a quick route to short-lived email, with aliases, attachment access, and multiple access options.
- 5
TempMailo
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1TempMailo is a free option for short-term, low-risk email tasks, with inbox restoration and tightly limited replies.
- 6
10 Minute Mail
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+110 Minute Mail offers a free, short-lived inbox with reading, replies, and forwarding. Its expiry and listed privacy disclosures make it unsuitable for accounts that may need later recovery.
- 7
EmptyInbox
Free plan APILinuxWebEmptyInbox is oriented toward automated workflows that need temporary incoming email, with both API and web access.
- 8
Mail.cx
Free plan APIWebMail.cx provides temporary receiving inboxes and API tools for email testing. Its short retention and no-send design make it unsuitable for messages that need dependable storage or delivery.
- 9
TempMaily
Free plan APIWebTempMaily combines disposable receiving-only inboxes with developer access through its API and MCP server.
- 10
Getnada
Free plan APIWebGetnada combines temporary browser inboxes with API workflows for testing and automation.
- 11
MailDrop
Free plan APIWebMailDrop covers temporary inbox use in a browser and through a REST API, with a free API tier and paid quotas. Its automatic message deletion makes it a poor fit for long-term records.
- 12
Harakirimail
Free plan ExtensioniPhoneWebChoose Harakirimail for disposable email that can be read publicly and only needs to remain available for a day. Look elsewhere for inbox privacy or longer retention.
- 13
Emailnator
Free plan APIWeb - 14
EvilMail
Free plan APIWebEvilMail offers disposable, receive-only inboxes with selectable lifetimes and a free web option. API access and code extraction require a paid subscription.
- 15
MeowMail
Free plan APIExtensionWebChoose MeowMail for temporary signups or developer testing when free inbox creation and a receive-only API fit the job.
- 16
10 Minute Temp Email
Free plan WebThis is a narrowly scoped option for short-lived, receive-only mail on permitted low-stakes forms and authorized testing.
- 17
Mail.gw
Free plan APIWebChoose Mail.gw for a free temporary inbox or for automating email confirmation through its API.
- 18
Maildrop
Free plan APIWebMaildrop offers free disposable inboxes and a GraphQL API, with no account required. Public messages, short retention, and the lack of sending make it unsuitable for sensitive or ongoing email.
- 19
TempoMail
Free plan APIExtensionWebTempoMail offers disposable inboxes with selectable retention, browser extensions, and a limited read-only API.
- 20
SecureTempMail
Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3SecureTempMail combines disposable inboxes with OTP detection, a browser extension, and an API.
- 21
Temp-Mail.org
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2Temp-Mail.org separates disposable incoming mail from a regular inbox and offers web, mobile, and API access.
- 22
1secemail
Free plan WebChoose 1secemail if you want a free web service for temporary email with customizable addresses and inbox history controls.
- 23
MailCatch
Free plan WebMailCatch offers quick, no-sign-in inboxes and RSS access, but messages are temporary and inbox names do not protect privacy. Use a long, random name if you choose the free service.
- 24
TempMailPortal
Free plan AndroidWebTempMailPortal offers free receive-only inboxes for short-lived, permitted uses, with web and Android access.
- 25
Mailinator
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+1Mailinator offers public temporary inboxes and subscription plans with private testing domains and workflow tools.
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare what a free plan includes, whether a free trial is offered, and whether an open-source licence lets you read or change the code. Confirm the platform you need—web, API, extension, Android, iOS, or self-hosted—and review paid pricing before choosing.
Questions
Are temporary email services free?
A free plan is offered by services in this category. Pricing models can be free or freemium, with paid access listed separately.
Do temporary email services offer free trials?
A free trial is available from services on the list. Check the terms for the service you choose.
Can I read or change the code?
Open-source code is available from services on the list. Check the licence before reading, changing, or self-hosting it.
What platforms are supported?
Platforms represented here include web, API, browser extension, Android, iOS, and self-hosted software.
How do paid prices differ?
Examples include MailDrop at $5 per month, TempMaily at $7.50 per month on an annual plan, and Guerrilla Mail at $9.99 per year.
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