DuckDuckGo Email Protection
8.0#2 in email alias servicesFrom $99.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitDuckDuckGo Email Protection vs Firefox Relay
Firefox Relay
8.0#1 in mobile browser softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | DuckDuckGo Email Protection | Firefox Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 | 1998 |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 2.4 out of 5 from 654 reviews | 2.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews |
| Self-hosting | Official Email Protection documentation describes hosted DuckDuckGo services and browser integrations, with no self-hosting procedure. | The public repository explains how to run the Relay site locally and lists Python, PostgreSQL, Node/npm tooling, and Amazon SES requirements. |
DuckDuckGo Email Protection plans
- Email ProtectionFree
- FreeFree
- Plus$9.99 a month
- Pro$19.99 a month
- Plus$99.99 a year
- Pro$199.99 a year
Firefox Relay plans
- Limited email protectionFree
- Add VPN protectionPriced on request
- Email & phone protectionPriced on request
- Email protectionPriced on request
Pick DuckDuckGo Email Protection if…
It suits people who want tracker removal and forwarding while continuing to use an existing inbox. It may also suit users who want separate addresses they can deactivate individually.
Pick Firefox Relay if…
Firefox Relay suits people who want to use masked contact details for sign-ups and forward messages or calls without sharing their real details. Its dashboard and browser extension offer ways to manage masks, while phone masks and anonymous email replies are available in paid options.