Alternatives · Email
Burner Mail alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Burner Mail alternative is Guerrilla Mail (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Burner Mail compared with 8 alternatives: SimpleLogin, addy.io, Firefox Relay, ImprovMX, Guerrilla Mail and 3 more.
Burner Mail's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
Black Friday: is there a Burner Mail sale?
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burner MailThis tool | Paid | No | Web, Browser extension |
| SimpleLogin | Free plan · from $36/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| addy.io | Free plan · from $1/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Firefox Relay | Free plan | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| ImprovMX | Free plan · from $50/yr | Yes | Web |
| Guerrilla Mail | Free plan · from $9.99/yr | Yes | Web |
| Maildrop | Free | Free | Web |
| Mailinator | Free plan · from $79/mo | Yes | Web |
| Temp Mail | Free plan · from $2.99 | Yes | iOS |
How each one differs from Burner Mail
SimpleLogin
Open-source email aliases that forward to your own inbox
- SimpleLogin starts at $36 per year ($4 billed monthly).
- SimpleLogin has a free plan, which Burner Mail lacks.
- SimpleLogin also lists iOS and Android apps.
- SimpleLogin is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- SimpleLogin does not cover inbox filtering and ad and tracker blocking, which Burner Mail does.
Suits: People who want per-site addresses and a Proton-run service
addy.io
Email alias forwarding that hides your real address from sites
- addy.io starts at $1 per month, billed yearly (Lite).
- addy.io has a free plan, which Burner Mail lacks.
- addy.io also lists iOS and Android apps.
- addy.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- addy.io does not cover inbox filtering and ad and tracker blocking, which Burner Mail does.
Suits: People who want one address per website to trace and cut off spam
Firefox Relay
Email and phone masks that forward to your real inbox
- Firefox Relay has a free plan, which Burner Mail lacks.
Suits: People who want a few throwaway addresses for newsletters and sign-ups
ImprovMX
Email forwarding and sending for custom domains
- ImprovMX starts at $50 per year (Light, up to 5 domains).
- ImprovMX has a free plan, which Burner Mail lacks.
- ImprovMX lists no browser extension, which Burner Mail has.
- ImprovMX also covers transactional email.
- ImprovMX does not cover ad and tracker blocking, which Burner Mail does.
Suits: Side projects and small sites that need addresses on a custom domain without hosting a mailbox
Guerrilla Mail
Disposable email inbox that needs no sign-up
- Guerrilla Mail starts at $9.99 per year.
- Guerrilla Mail has a free plan, which Burner Mail lacks.
- Guerrilla Mail lists no browser extension, which Burner Mail has.
- Guerrilla Mail is open source, according to its own site.
- Guerrilla Mail does not cover inbox filtering and ad and tracker blocking, which Burner Mail does.
Suits: One-off sign-ups and confirmation links you do not want in your real inbox
Maildrop
Free public disposable inboxes with a GraphQL API
- Maildrop is free.
- Maildrop has a free plan, which Burner Mail lacks.
- Maildrop lists no browser extension, which Burner Mail has.
- Maildrop does not cover ad and tracker blocking, which Burner Mail does.
Suits: Throwaway sign-ups where you only need to receive a single confirmation
Mailinator
Public disposable inboxes and private email testing domains
- Mailinator starts at $79 per month, billed yearly ($99 billed monthly).
- Mailinator has a free plan, which Burner Mail lacks.
- Mailinator lists no browser extension, which Burner Mail has.
- Mailinator also covers workflow automation and transactional email.
- Mailinator does not cover inbox filtering and ad and tracker blocking, which Burner Mail does.
Suits: QA teams that need to read sign-up, reset and 2FA emails in automated tests
Temp Mail
Disposable email addresses for sign-ups, with a Premium upgrade
- Temp Mail starts at $2.99 per week (Premium, auto-renewing in-app subscription).
- Temp Mail has a free plan, which Burner Mail lacks.
- Temp Mail also lists an iOS app.
- Temp Mail lists no web app and browser extension, which Burner Mail has.
- Temp Mail also covers email client.
Suits: Signing up for sites without handing over a real address
Limits worth knowing in Burner Mail
- Pricing is not shown on the public site; plans are chosen after creating an account, so no price is recorded here.
- The vendor removed its public free plan, so new users must pay before creating burners, while existing free accounts keep their current limits.
- The source code is private, and the vendor says it does not recommend sending sensitive data such as passwords or card numbers through the service.
- Payments are handled by an online reseller and merchant of record under its own terms.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Burner Mail?
The alternatives to Burner Mail in this directory are SimpleLogin, addy.io, Firefox Relay, ImprovMX, Guerrilla Mail, Maildrop, Mailinator and Temp Mail. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Burner Mail.
Is there a free alternative to Burner Mail?
Yes. Maildrop is free to use. SimpleLogin, addy.io, Firefox Relay, ImprovMX, Guerrilla Mail, Mailinator and Temp Mail have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Burner Mail alternatives work on Android?
The Burner Mail listing does not include an Android app. SimpleLogin and addy.io list one.
Which Burner Mail alternatives work on iOS?
The Burner Mail listing does not include an iOS app. SimpleLogin, addy.io and Temp Mail list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Burner Mail?
SimpleLogin, addy.io and Guerrilla Mail are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
Keep reading
- +3Alternatives
The best Superhuman Mail alternatives in 2026
Seven email tools that can replace Superhuman Mail, including two with free plans, lower-priced clients and options for accounts beyond Gmail and Outlook. Each pick says who it suits and where it stops.
7 tools · Updated October 2026
- +5Best of
The best email apps in 2026
Nine email tools compared: clients for Gmail and Outlook, two email services of their own, a filter for the app you already use and two team inboxes. Each pick says who it suits and what it costs.
9 tools · Updated October 2026



