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Mail.tm vs MailDrop
Both stand on disposable 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 API
Mail.tm provides temporary accounts and message operations through a free API, including real-time delivery and attachment access. Users need to observe its request quota and API terms.
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Free plan APIWeb
MailDrop 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.
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| Mail.tm | MailDrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $5 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mail.tm | maildrop.cx |
| On disposable email services | #16 of 25 | #12 of 25 |
Mail.tm: what it does well
- No API key or signup is required.
- Supports real-time updates through Mercure.
- Messages can be deleted or marked as read.
- Attachments are supported.
- Community libraries cover several languages.
What to know first
- Quota is 8 queries per second per IP.
- Most requests require a bearer token.
- API use requires visible attribution.
- Terms prohibit proxying or mirroring the API.
MailDrop: what it does well
- Inbox access requires no account or personal information.
- Custom prefixes and several domains are available.
- Inbox refreshes every 30 seconds.
- Attachments can be previewed or downloaded in a browser.
What to know first
- Messages are deleted automatically after a temporary period.
- Custom domains are not available.
- The free plan allows 300 requests per day and one mailbox per 24 hours.
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