anon.li

anon.li is a privacy suite combining email aliases, encrypted file drops, and confidential forms under one account. It suits individuals and small teams that need several of those functions rather than a forwarding-only service. The main attraction is breadth; the main caution is that each product has its own quotas and upgrade path.

Overview

Aliases forward messages to verified inboxes and let you reply without exposing your real address. Forwarded HTML mail is stripped of known tracking pixels and tracking parameters, which is useful protection against common tracking techniques but is not a blanket privacy guarantee. Drop encrypts files in the browser with AES-256-GCM, supports transfers up to 250GB, and lets recipients decrypt in their browser without an anon.li account. Form targets confidential intake such as whistleblowing, patient intake, and legal contact.

The services use different storage models. Drop keys remain in the URL fragment and are never sent to anon.li servers. Drop and Form content is stored as ciphertext, while Alias mail is forwarded rather than retained in a hosted mailbox. Every account can enable TOTP two-factor authentication and use backup codes for recovery. The maker says the platform code is open source on GitHub and invites security audits.

Key features

Aliases and tracking protection

Replying through an alias keeps a personal address out of a conversation, making the feature practical for sign-ups, marketplaces, and ongoing correspondence. The service also removes known trackers from forwarded HTML. Alias limits vary sharply by plan, so heavy alias users should avoid assuming the inexpensive entry tier will scale.

Encrypted Drops

Browser-side AES-256-GCM encryption and URL-fragment key handling reduce what the service can see. Account-free recipient decryption removes a major barrier when sending to clients or sources. The free plan's 5GB maximum file size, 5GB bandwidth, and three-day expiry are restrictive for recurring transfers; paid Drop plans increase both capacity and control.

Confidential Forms

Each form has its own P-256 keypair, and submitters' browsers encrypt answers with AES-256-GCM. That design fits sensitive intake better than an ordinary web form. Free users get three forms and 50 submissions per month, while Form Plus is aimed at sustained workflows with retention and attachment controls.

Automation and extension

A REST API, CLI, MCP server, and browser extension broaden administration options. The Firefox and Chrome extension can generate aliases and manage encrypted drops from websites, while the API quotas make the Alias tiers relevant to automated use.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and includes 10 email aliases, one custom alias, one recipient, 5GB bandwidth, a 5GB maximum file size, three-day file expiry, three forms, and 50 submissions per month. There is no free trial. There are no overage fees: once a limit is reached, users must upgrade or delete existing items before creating more.

Alias Plus costs $2.49 a month, or $23.89 per year ($1.99 per month equivalent), with 100 aliases, 10 custom aliases, five recipients, three custom domains, and 25,000 API requests monthly. It is the sensible step for growing personal alias use, but not for unlimited aliases. Alias Pro costs $3.49 a month, or $35.89 per year ($2.99 per month equivalent), and removes the alias ceiling while adding 100 custom aliases, 10 recipients, 10 domains, and 100,000 API requests.

Drop Plus is $2.99 a month, or $29.89 per year ($2.49 per month equivalent), with 50GB bandwidth, 50GB files, seven-day expiry, password protection, and download limits. Drop Pro costs $4.49 a month, or $45.49 per year ($3.79 per month equivalent), raising allowances to 250GB, extending expiry to 30 days, and adding download notifications and branding removal.

Form Plus costs $3.99 a month, or $39.49 per year ($3.29 per month equivalent), for 10 forms, 1,000 submissions monthly, 90-day retention, password-protected forms, and 5GB attachments. Bundle Plus costs $5.79 a year ($69.49/year; save 17%) and combines 100 aliases, 50GB bandwidth, 50GB files, 10 forms, and 1,000 submissions monthly. Bundle Pro costs $7.49 a year ($89.89/year; save 25%) with unlimited aliases, 250GB bandwidth, 250GB files, 30 forms, and 10,000 submissions monthly.

Business is $9.99 a month, billed $119.89 per seat per year, adding shared aliases, domains, Drops and Forms, member management, and role-based access. Enterprise uses custom pricing and adds enforced organization-wide two-factor authentication, audit logs, data export, a custom contract and DPA, and priority support.

Platforms

anon.li provides web access, an API, and a browser extension. The extension supports Firefox and Chrome. Its automation interfaces suit technical users; no native mobile platform is specified.

Who it's for

Choose anon.li if you want aliases, private file exchange, and encrypted intake in one account, particularly as an individual, privacy-conscious professional, or small team. It is less suitable if you need only basic forwarding, very long free-tier file retention, or predictable capacity without selecting separate product upgrades.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Three privacy tools share one account, reducing the need to assemble separate services.
• Recipients can decrypt Drops without an account, which simplifies external sharing.
• Browser encryption, URL-fragment keys, ciphertext storage, and optional TOTP protection provide a coherent security model.
• Open-source platform code and API, CLI, MCP, and extension support benefit technical teams.

Cons

• The free tier's 5GB file cap, three-day expiry, and 50 monthly submissions quickly constrain regular use.
• Limits are product-specific, so a bundle may still leave a particular workflow short of its required allowance.
• Alias Plus stops at 100 aliases, while higher file and form capabilities require separate paid tiers or bundles.

Alternatives

For a broader directory of options, see Email Alias Services. addy.io is a stronger choice when unlimited standard aliases, self-hosting, and mobile platforms matter. Pick DuckDuckGo Email Protection for a free forwarding service with tracker removal and Duck Addresses, rather than file drops or forms. Firefox Relay suits users who want Mozilla's email-protection offering across Android, iOS, web, and browser extensions. MailPal is worth considering when auditable open-source, self-hosted deployment is the priority. SimpleLogin is an alternative for alias-focused users who want free and trial options plus self-hosting. AliasVault fits users seeking aliases alongside password management and offline operation. 33Mail is a lower-cost web-only option for light alias traffic. Alias Email is another extension-and-web choice for basic aliasing.

Verdict

anon.li is a good recommendation for privacy-minded individuals and small teams that genuinely need aliases, encrypted transfers, and confidential forms together. Its strongest reason to choose it is the unified, security-oriented toolkit, including account-free Drop recipients and browser-side encryption. Look elsewhere if your needs are limited to email aliases, if you require generous free quotas, or if you prefer a dedicated specialist with simpler plan limits.