Mailinator
7.8#2 in email testing softwareFrom $79 a monthFree planAndroidWebAPIExtension
VisitMailinator vs NowTempMail
NowTempMail
6.8#12 in temporary email servicesFrom $19 a monthFree planWebAPIExtension
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Mailinator | NowTempMail |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Mailinator provides temporary inboxes and email and SMS workflow testing for developers, QA teams, and businesses. | NowTempMail provides temporary inboxes for verification codes, free trials, one-off downloads, and other sign-ups where users prefer not to give their real email address. |
| Receive-only | Mailinator is receive-only and cannot send email or fill out forms. | Users can read incoming mail but cannot send or reply from a NowTempMail address. |
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
NowTempMail plans
- Free (Developer API)Free
- Free (temporary inbox)Free
- Starter$19 a month
- Scale$99 a month
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.
Pick NowTempMail if…
It suits people who want a short-lived inbox for sign-ups without sharing their regular address. Developers working on signup or email-verification tests in CI, QA fleets, or deliverability checks may find the API offering relevant.