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Best Temporary Email Services 2026
Facts read 30 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026
Temporary email services provide short-term inboxes for sign-ups, verification messages and other tasks where you do not want to use a regular address. They can run in a browser, through an API, as an extension, or on a mobile device.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 EmailOnDeck | It suits people who want a temporary inbox for sign-ups or confirmations, as well as developers who need the Pro API. | 8.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 1SecMail | 1SecMail suits people who want a temporary mailbox for routine sign-ups without giving personal information. | 8.1 | $35.99 a year | Free plan | Android, Web, Browser extension, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Guerrilla Mail | 7.9 | $9.99 a year | Free plan | Android, Web, Browser extension, API | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 Mail.cx | Mail.cx suits developers, QA teams, and product teams that need temporary inboxes for testing email flows. | 7.6 | $9.90 a year | Free plan | Web, API | 19 Oct 2026 |
| 05 TempMailo | TempMailo suits people who want a separate inbox for one-time sign-ups, casual verification, newsletter filtering, or testing email flows. | 7.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 06 MailDrop | MailDrop suits people who need temporary inboxes for sign-ups, verifications, downloads, trials, or forms. | 7.4 | $5 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 07 EmptyInbox | It suits developers and AI-agent builders who need task-specific inboxes and email verification codes through API or MCP workflows. | 7.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Linux, API | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 08 10 Minute Mail | It suits short-lived sign-ups, newsletters, trials and other situations where a user wants to avoid sharing a regular email address. | 7.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 09 TempMaily | The free inbox suits quick verification messages without registration. | 7.0 | $90 a year | Free plan | Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Getnada | Getnada suits privacy-conscious users, developers, testers, everyday internet users, and organizations needing disposable inboxes or higher limits. | 6.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API | 4 Oct 2026 |
Compare the access method, pricing model and platform support. Services on this list include free plans, free trials and open-source code, so check the details that match your use.
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1SecMail
1SecMail suits people who want a temporary mailbox for routine sign-ups without giving personal information.
AndroidWebBrowser extension+1 Record8.1 Visit
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Guerrilla Mail
AndroidWebBrowser extension+2 Record7.9 Visit
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Mail.cx
Mail.cx suits developers, QA teams, and product teams that need temporary inboxes for testing email flows.
WebAPI Record7.6 Visit
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TempMailo
TempMailo suits people who want a separate inbox for one-time sign-ups, casual verification, newsletter filtering, or testing email flows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record7.6 Visit
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MailDrop
WebAPI $5 a month Record7.4 Visit MailDrop suits people who need temporary inboxes for sign-ups, verifications, downloads, trials, or forms.
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EmptyInbox
WebLinuxAPI Free plan Record7.3 Visit It suits developers and AI-agent builders who need task-specific inboxes and email verification codes through API or MCP workflows.
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10 Minute Mail
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record7.1 Visit It suits short-lived sign-ups, newsletters, trials and other situations where a user wants to avoid sharing a regular email address.
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TempMaily
WebAPI $90 a year Record7.0 Visit The free inbox suits quick verification messages without registration.
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Getnada
WebAPI Free plan Record6.5 Visit Getnada suits privacy-conscious users, developers, testers, everyday internet users, and organizations needing disposable inboxes or higher limits.
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Mohmal
Web $35.99 a year Record6.2 Visit Mohmal suits people who want a disposable inbox for test registrations, OTPs, file downloads, or avoiding spam.
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10 Minute Temp Email
Web Free plan Record6.0 Visit It suits people needing a disposable inbox for permitted low-stakes forms or authorized testing.
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1secemail
Web Free plan Record6.0 Visit It may suit people who want a temporary address to help shield their primary email from spam.
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Emailnator
WebAPI Free plan Record6.0 Visit It suits developers, QA engineers, and automation scripts needing temporary Gmail addresses.
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Spamgourmet
WebLinuxSelf-hosted Free plan Record6.0 Visit Spamgourmet suits people who want disposable aliases that limit forwarded mail and protect a primary address.
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EvilMail
WebAPI Free plan Record5.9 Visit It suits developers, QA engineers, journalists, researchers, and everyday users who want temporary receiving addresses.
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Harakirimail
iPhone & iPadWebBrowser extension Free plan Record5.7 Visit It suits people needing short-lived email addresses for messages they do not want in a personal inbox and who accept public, temporary storage.
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Maildrop
WebAPI Free plan Record5.4 Visit Maildrop suits people needing a temporary inbox for registrations or one-off purchases.
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Mailinator
AndroidWebBrowser extension+1 $79 a month, billed yearly Record5.4 Visit Mailinator suits developers and QA teams checking email and SMS workflows, including automated tests.
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TempMailPortal
AndroidWeb Free plan Record5.3 Visit It suits people who need a short-lived inbox for optional, low-risk sign-ups or developers testing their own applications.
Before you choose
Match the access method
Choose a web service for browser access. An API can fit an automated workflow, while an extension adds temporary email inside a browser. Android and iOS options suit phone use. Self-hosted services run on infrastructure you control.
Check the pricing model
A free plan is available from services on this list. Other services use a freemium model with paid options. Review the plan terms before relying on an address for ongoing work.
Review the code licence
Open-source code is available from services on this list. If you need to read, change or host the code, check its licence and the setup requirements before choosing a service.
Use a free trial when offered
A free trial is available from services on this list. Use the trial period to check the access method and platform support you need before selecting a paid plan.
Questions
Do these temporary email services have free plans?
Yes. Services on this list include free plans. Pricing models and paid options differ by service.
Which platforms can temporary email services support?
Platforms represented on this list include web, API, browser extension, Android, iOS and self-hosted setups.
Can I find open-source temporary email services?
Yes. Open-source code is available from services on this list. Check the licence before reading, changing or hosting the code.
Are free trials available?
Yes. Services on this list include free trials. Check the terms for the service you are considering.
What should I compare before choosing one?
Compare the access method, pricing model, platform support, code licence and whether a free trial fits your needs.
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