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Mail.gw vs Temp-Mail.org
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 APIWeb
Choose Mail.gw for a free temporary inbox or for automating email confirmation through its API. Look elsewhere if you need to send email, keep an inbox beyond 10 minutes, or maintain a constant account.
Visit Mail.gw Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2
Temp-Mail.org separates disposable incoming mail from a regular inbox and offers web, mobile, and API access. Its receive-only design, brief free retention, and public-message warning make it unsuitable for confidential or important account use.
Visit Temp-Mail.orgThe facts
| Mail.gw | Temp-Mail.org | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Temp-Mail Premium yearly: $60 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mail.gw | temp-mail.org |
| On temporary email services | #17 of 44 | #21 of 44 |
Mail.gw: what it does well
- Generates a temporary address without registration.
- Incoming messages are delivered instantly.
- Free API access needs no API key.
- Supports password-protected inboxes and attachments.
- Lists Dart and Mail.tm API library compatibility.
What to know first
- Inbox contents and address are deleted after 10 minutes.
- Users cannot send email.
- The API quota is 8 queries per second per IP.
- Domains are not renewed for constant accounts.
Temp-Mail.org: what it does well
- No registration is required for disposable addresses
- Receives attachments and supports EML downloads
- API supports automated email workflow testing
- Premium includes up to 10 mailboxes
What to know first
- Sending email is disabled
- Free messages last up to 1–2 hours
- Public messages may be viewable by any user
- Premium plans are desktop web only
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