Email alias comparison
Firefox Relay Alternative for Any Browser
Firefox Relay is a good choice for Firefox users; press reports put its free tier at 50 masks since late May 2026, though Mozilla's own site still says 5. Emcognito is the Firefox Relay alternative when you want unlimited aliases, browser-neutral signup, count-metered forwarding, and per-alias controls without depending on Firefox.
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When Firefox Relay wins
- You already live in Firefox and want its browser integration.
- The free mask allowance - reported at 50, though Mozilla's site still says 5 - is enough for your usage.
- You want Relay Premium's phone masking where available.
When Emcognito wins
- You want aliases from any browser or device.
- You need more than 50 aliases without paying just for address count.
- You want the free tier described as 100 forwarded emails/month instead of a mask cap.
- You want a documented, supported public API for creating aliases from your own code — included with Plus at $2/month.
Firefox Relay to Emcognito migration checklist
- Keep existing Relay masks for active accounts.
- Create new Emcognito aliases for new signups so you stop consuming mask slots.
- Move high-spam senders first so they can be suspended independently.
Frequently asked questions
How many free Firefox Relay masks are available?
Press reports describe a late-May 2026 increase to 50 masks, but Mozilla never announced it and relay.firefox.com still says "Everyone gets 5 email masks for free." Treat 50 as reported, not confirmed.
Does Emcognito require Firefox?
No. Emcognito works from the web with any modern browser.
Switching from Firefox Relay? Bring your inbox, drop the cap.
100 forwarded emails a month at no cost, no credit card, passwordless sign-in.
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