Mail.cx
8.1#4 in temporary email servicesFrom $9.90 a yearFree planWebAPI
VisitMail.cx vs ThrowawayMail
ThrowawayMail
6.3#36 in temporary email servicesFree planFree planWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Mail.cx | ThrowawayMail |
|---|---|---|
| API | The REST API supports long-polling inboxes, retrieving parsed or raw email, downloading attachments, and server-sent event delivery. | The REST API can create mailboxes, list and read messages, retrieve mailbox details, and delete mailboxes early. |
| Retention | Mail is kept for 1 hour on Free and 72 hours on Pro, then automatically deleted. | When a mailbox expires, its emails, session information, and mailbox are permanently deleted with no recovery mechanism. |
Mail.cx plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$9.90 a year
ThrowawayMail plans
- FreeFree
Pick Mail.cx if…
Mail.cx suits developers, QA teams, and product teams checking email flows and application integrations. It is intended for receiving test messages, not sending email or handling critical communications.
Pick ThrowawayMail if…
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