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, a free API, 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.
- You want an alias API where every key belongs to a paid, accountable account — included with Plus at $2/month.
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?
No, and there is no date to give: a custom subdomain is on the Pro roadmap and is not part of what you buy today. If you need custom domains now, addy.io wins.
Switching from addy.io? Bring your inbox, drop the cap.
100 forwarded emails a month at no cost, no credit card, passwordless sign-in.
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