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addy.io vs SimpleLogin (2026): which should you pick?

As of Nov 12, 2026, addy.io grades higher than SimpleLogin: 2.6 against 2.4 out of 4.0.

Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA

addy.io grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.

Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.

addy.io

Email alias forwarding that hides your real address from sites

Free plan · from $1/mo
Full detailsaddy.io

SimpleLogin

Open-source email aliases that forward to your own inbox

Free plan · from $36/yr
Full detailssimplelogin.io

Which one is for you

Pick addy.io if

  • Fits if you want a different address for each website, forwarding to one inbox
  • Works for people who want replies sent from an alias without exposing their real address

Look elsewhere if

  • Not for you if you want a mailbox, as it forwards to an inbox you already have and stores nothing
  • Tight if you stay free: 10MB of bandwidth a month
  • Watch out: replying or sending from an alias needs a paid plan
  • Watch out: Duo and Family aren't sold through the App Store or Play Store, according to the FAQ

Pick SimpleLogin if

  • Fits if you want a different address for every site you sign up to
  • Works for people who already have an inbox and only want to hide it

Look elsewhere if

  • Tight if you stay free, as it is 10 aliases and 1 mailbox
  • Skip it if you need a mailbox of your own, since it only forwards to an inbox you already have
  • Pricey if you want custom domains or catch-all, both Premium at $36 a year
  • Watch out: there is no family plan and the listing says there are no refunds

How we grade them

2.6GPAaddy.ioGood2.4GPASimpleLoginFair
Value for money
ALite is $1 a month billed yearly and Pro is $3, against a category whose cheaper quarter starts at $3.99. Lite is under 60% of that.
BPremium is $36 a year, $3 a month, inside the cheaper quarter of email tools, which starts at $3.99 a month. Monthly billing is $4.
Free plan and trial
CFree for unlimited standard aliases, 10 shared-domain aliases and 1 recipient, but only 10MB of bandwidth a month. Replying from an alias is paid.
CFree covers 10 aliases, 1 mailbox, unlimited bandwidth and replies from an alias. You will hit the 10 quickly if you give every site its own.
Features
CUsername and random aliases, replies, your own domain, tracking-pixel blocking, OpenPGP and an API. It does the alias job fully, but that's a smaller job than a mailbox: it forwards mail and stores none.
CForwards and replies from aliases, with PGP on Premium. It does not host a mailbox, and custom domains and catch-all sit on Premium.
Ease of use
CNo store rating on record. You point aliases at an inbox you already have, and custom domains need DNS records.
CNo store rating on record. You connect your real inbox and install the extension or app before it does anything.
Platforms and integrations
BWeb, iOS, Android and browser extensions, with Bitwarden and Raycast connections and an API. No desktop app.
BWeb, iPhone, Android and browser extensions, plus Proton Pass features. No desktop app on the listing.
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The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: addy.io and SimpleLogin. How we grade

Price against what you get

addy.io starts at $1 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. SimpleLogin starts at $3 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3.

They score the same, and addy.io starts $2 a month lower. Of the other email apps on the chart, 4 score higher than addy.io for less, and 8 score higher than SimpleLogin for less.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessaddy.ioSimpleLogin

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of email apps, and the best at every price

Where they differ

    In commonFree planWebiOSAndroidBrowser extensionOpen sourceSelf-hostablePublic API

    At a glance

    addy.ioSimpleLogin
    PricingFree planFree plan
    Starts at$1 per month, billed yearly (Lite)$36 per year ($4 billed monthly)
    Free planUnlimited standard aliases, 10 active shared domain aliases, 1 recipient, 2 alias domains and 10MB of bandwidth a month.10 aliases, 1 mailbox, unlimited bandwidth, replies from an alias, browser extensions and mobile apps.
    Free trialNone listedNone listed
    Web
    iOS
    Android
    Browser extension
    Made byaddy.ioProton AG
    Price read fromaddy.iosimplelogin.io
    CheckedNov 12, 2026Nov 12, 2026

    Worth knowing

    addy.io

    • It forwards to an inbox you already have; it is not a mailbox and does not store your mail.
    • The free plan allows 10MB of bandwidth a month, and replying or sending from an alias needs a paid plan.
    • Duo and Family are not sold through the App Store or Play Store, according to the FAQ.

    SimpleLogin

    • The free plan stops at 10 aliases and 1 mailbox; custom domains and catch-all need Premium.
    • It forwards to an inbox you already have and does not host a mailbox.
    • There is no family plan, only a 30% reduction on extra subscriptions on request, and no refunds.

    Key features

    addy.io

    Username and random aliases
    Make up shop@yourname.anonaddy.com on the spot, or generate a random address. The alias is created when its first email arrives.
    Replies from aliases
    Reply to forwarded mail, or start a new message, without showing your real address. Paid plans only, capped at 50 or 200 a day.
    Your own domain
    Paid plans can use domains you own, with catch-all control and an option to create aliases only when they match a regex.
    Tracking pixel blocking
    Removes 1x1 tracking images from forwarded mail and links each message to a report of what was taken out. Paid plans only.
    OpenPGP encryption
    Forwarded mail can be encrypted with your public key, with the subject line hidden, on every plan.
    Apps, extensions and API
    Open-source iOS and Android apps, extensions for Firefox, Chrome, Edge and Safari, a REST API, and a self-hosting guide.

    SimpleLogin

    Aliases per site
    Create an alias for each account so a breach or a spam list exposes that alias only. The free plan allows 10.
    Reply from the alias
    Answer forwarded mail without exposing your address. Starting a new email from an alias needs Premium.
    Custom domains and catch-all
    Premium lets you bring your own domains, set a catch-all rule, and use subdomains and directories or usernames.
    PGP encryption
    Premium can encrypt forwarded mail with your PGP key before it reaches your mailbox.
    Apps and extensions
    Extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Safari, iOS and Android apps, TOTP and WebAuthn sign-in, and Sign in with SimpleLogin.
    Proton Pass features
    Both plans include Proton Pass, with its premium features (vaults, 2FA authenticator) bundled into Premium.

    Plans

    addy.io

    • Free$0

      Unlimited standard aliases, 10 active shared domain aliases, 1 recipient and 10MB monthly bandwidth.

    • Lite$1

      per month, billed yearly

      50 shared domain aliases, 1 custom domain, 5 recipients, 50 replies a day and tracking pixel blocking.

    • Pro$3

      per month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly)

      Unlimited shared domain aliases and bandwidth, 20 custom domains, 30 recipients and 200 replies a day.

    • Duo$4.50

      per month for 2 members, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly)

      Pro for two people, each on an independent account, with optional shared custom domains.

    • Family$7.50

      per month for 5 members, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly)

      Pro for five people, each on an independent account, billed as one subscription.

    SimpleLogin

    • Free$0

      10 aliases, 1 mailbox, unlimited bandwidth and replies from an alias.

    • Premium$36

      per year ($4 billed monthly)

      Unlimited aliases and custom domains, catch-all, 5 subdomains, unlimited mailboxes and PGP encryption.

    Ways to pay less

    addy.io

    No public discounts listed.

    SimpleLogin

    • Education

      Discounts for students and charities

      The pricing page says it gives discounts or free Premium to educational staff and students, activists, journalists and charities, by email request.

    Common questions

    Which is cheaper, addy.io or SimpleLogin?

    As of Nov 12, 2026, addy.io is cheaper to start with: $1 a month, against $3 a month when paid by the year for SimpleLogin. addy.io starts at $1 per month, billed yearly (Lite), and SimpleLogin starts at $36 per year ($4 billed monthly).

    Which has a free plan, addy.io or SimpleLogin?

    As of Nov 12, 2026, both addy.io and SimpleLogin have a free plan.

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    How this page was made

    • The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
    • The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
    • Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
    • The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.
    How we review and grade