Email alias comparison
Addy.io Alternative: Simple Alias Forwarding Without DNS
Addy.io is excellent for technical users who want open source, custom domains, rules, and GPG. Emcognito is a better fit when you want zero setup, unlimited aliases, a human-readable 100 forwards/month free cap, and no DNS work.
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When addy.io wins
- You want custom-domain support today.
- You want open source, self-hosting options, API access, rules, or GPG.
- You are comfortable with bandwidth-style limits.
When Emcognito wins
- You want signup-to-first-alias in a browser with no domain setup.
- You prefer a count-based free limit over a MB-per-month bandwidth limit.
- You want nontechnical users to understand the plan cap immediately.
addy.io to Emcognito migration checklist
- Map addy.io labels to Emcognito alias notes.
- Move non-custom-domain aliases first.
- Keep addy.io for any custom-domain flows until Emcognito custom domains ship.
Frequently asked questions
Is addy.io cheaper?
Addy.io has a very low paid entry price and strong power-user features. Emcognito's advantage is simplicity and count-metered forwarding.
Does Emcognito support custom domains?
Not yet. Custom domains are a Q3 roadmap item, so addy.io wins if you need them today.