MailDev
5.9#22 in email testing softwareFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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Mailinator
7.8#2 in email testing softwareFrom $79 a monthFree planAndroidWebAPIExtension
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| Fact | MailDev | Mailinator |
|---|---|---|
| Framework integrations | The docs provide setup examples for Nodemailer, Django, Ruby on Rails, Laravel, and Spring Boot, and say any language that speaks SMTP can connect. | Mailinator advertises use with Selenium, Cypress, Playwright and Puppeteer test frameworks. |
| Purpose | MailDev is a local SMTP server and web inbox for developers to catch and inspect email sent by an app during development. | Mailinator provides temporary inboxes and email and SMS workflow testing for developers, QA teams, and businesses. |
MailDev plans
- MailDevFree
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 MailDev if…
It suits developers testing email produced by their projects with a local inbox. It is also useful for teams using SMTP-based applications or compatible AI clients.
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.