Addy.io (formerly AnonAddy) is an open-source anonymous email forwarding and alias service. It enables users to create standard, UUID, or custom domain aliases on the fly, forward messages to multiple verified inboxes, encrypt all incoming emails with GPG before forwarding, and reply anonymously from any alias.
Addy.io
Open-source anonymous email forwarding service to protect your real address.
Best for: Privacy advocates wanting a transparent, open-source email forwarding service with flexible plans
- Free plan
4.8/5 ratingEditorial score 92/100addy.io
The editorial note
What to know about Addy.io
Is it right for you?
Who Addy.io suits
Choose it if
- Privacy advocates wanting a transparent, open-source email forwarding service with flexible plans
Look elsewhere if
- Users who do not need email aliases and already use Apple Hide My Email exclusively
What you get
Key features
- Unlimited standard email aliases
- GPG/OpenPGP automatic email encryption
- Send and reply anonymously from any alias
- Custom domain support with catch-all routing
- Multiple recipient mailboxes per account
- Browser extensions and REST API for automation
Works with
Integrations5
What it costs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | FreeBilled monthly | Unlimited standard aliases, 20 shared domain aliases, 10MB monthly bandwidth, 2 recipient mailboxes |
| Lite | $1 / month ($12 / yr)Billed yearly | Unlimited aliases, 1 custom domain, 100MB monthly bandwidth, 10 recipient mailboxes, custom usernames |
| Pro | $4 / month ($40 / yr)Billed yearly | Unlimited custom domains, unlimited bandwidth, 50 recipient mailboxes, custom subdomains, priority support |
Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- 100% open-source core that can be self-hosted on your own mail server
- Generous free tier with unlimited alias creation under shared subdomains
- GPG/OpenPGP key integration encrypts all forwarded emails before they leave Addy servers
Cons
- Free tier has a 10MB monthly bandwidth bandwidth limit on forwarded attachments
- Requires familiarity with DNS MX and TXT records to configure custom domains
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Entry plan
- Free
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- addy.io
The verdict
Our take on Addy.io
Addy.io is one of the most honest, transparent, and developer-friendly email privacy tools on the web today.
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