Emailens
7.7#3 in email testing softwareFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted
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Mailinator
7.8#2 in email testing softwareFrom $79 a monthFree planAndroidWebAPIExtension
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| Fact | Emailens | Mailinator |
|---|---|---|
| API authentication | Authenticated API calls use an ek_live bearer token or x-api-key header. | API requests authenticate with a team token supplied in an Authorization header or token query parameter. |
| Integrations | The product offers a web app, REST API, MCP server, GitHub Action, and standalone @emailens/engine package. | Inbound webhooks can accept HTTP POST messages from sources such as alert systems, Zapier, or Twilio and apply configured rules. |
| Purpose | Emailens previews and checks how HTML emails render across 21 email clients. | Mailinator provides temporary inboxes and email and SMS workflow testing for developers, QA teams, and businesses. |
Emailens plans
- FreeFree
- Dev$9 a month
- Pro$19 a month
- Team$49 a month
Mailinator plans
- Public - FreeFree
- Verified ProFree
- Business (annual)$79 a month
- Business$99 a month
- Business Plus (annual)$159 a month
- Business Plus$199 a month
Pick Emailens if…
Emailens may suit hobbyists, individual developers, freelance developers, indie hackers, and creators working with HTML email. It offers both a web interface and developer integration options.
Pick Mailinator if…
It suits developers, QA teams, and businesses testing email or SMS workflows, especially where API or CI/CD integration is useful. Public inboxes are for messages that do not require privacy.