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10 Minute Mail vs Guerrilla Mail
Both stand on temporary email services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1
10 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.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+2
Guerrilla Mail provides short-lived disposable inboxes, custom addresses, API access and a free plan. Users should understand the Inbox ID access warning and the limited message lifetime before relying on it.
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| 10 Minute Mail | Guerrilla Mail | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Web | Android, API, Extension, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Custom domain: $9.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | 10minutemail.com | guerrillamail.com |
| On temporary email services | #2 of 33 | #1 of 33 |
10 Minute Mail: what it does well
- No registration is required to receive an address.
- Inbox displays incoming mail automatically.
- Timer can be reset for another 10 minutes.
- Supports replies and forwarding to a personal account.
- Available on Android, iOS, and web.
What to know first
- Address expires after 10 minutes unless reset.
- Inbox protection is listed as none.
- Privacy policy describes usage collection and tracking cookies.
- FAQ advises against important accounts needing password resets.
Guerrilla Mail: what it does well
- Free plan available
- No registration required for an address
- Custom addresses and domains supported
- Public JSON API available
- Includes a password manager
What to know first
- Inbox messages last only one hour
- Anyone knowing an Inbox ID may access it
- API rate limits are unpublished
- Custom domain costs $9.99 a year
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