MailHog
6.3#15 in email testing softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Mailinator
7.8#2 in email testing softwareFrom $79 a monthFree planAndroidWebAPIExtension
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| Fact | MailHog | Mailinator |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The project lists Node.js API v2 and PHP API v1/v2 client libraries and provides mhsendmail as a sendmail replacement. | Inbound webhooks can accept HTTP POST messages from sources such as alert systems, Zapier, or Twilio and apply configured rules. |
| Purpose | MailHog is an email testing tool for developers that accepts application mail over SMTP and lets users view messages in a web UI or retrieve them through a JSON API. | Mailinator provides temporary inboxes and email and SMS workflow testing for developers, QA teams, and businesses. |
MailHog plans
- MailHogFree
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 MailHog if…
MailHog suits developers who need to capture application email for inspection or failure testing. It is also useful when a project needs message access through a web interface or JSON API.
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.