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Shroud.email
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Firefox Relay | Shroud.email |
|---|---|---|
| API authentication | The API documentation lists Mozilla-account token authentication and cookie authentication for protected operations. | API requests use bearer tokens created through the token endpoint, with optional TOTP when two-factor authentication is enabled. |
| Maker | Mozilla says the Mozilla Project is a global community that has worked together since 1998; the opened About page does not state a headquarters. | Tao identifies himself as Shroud.email’s founder and developer. |
| Self-hosting | The public repository explains how to run the Relay site locally and lists Python, PostgreSQL, Node/npm tooling, and Amazon SES requirements. | A Docker Compose deployment is provided for running Shroud.email on a user-controlled server. |
Firefox Relay plans
- Limited email protectionFree
- Add VPN protectionPriced on request
- Email & phone protectionPriced on request
- Email protectionPriced on request
Shroud.email plans
- FreeFree
- Paid yearly$35 a year
- Paid—
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.
Pick Shroud.email if…
Shroud.email suits people who want forwarded aliases to protect their main address and remove tracking pixels. Its self-hosted option may suit technically capable users with the required server and storage access.