Comparison
tempy.email vs Mailinator
Mailinator popularised public disposable inboxes and is widely used in QA. Its API and private domains sit behind a paid plan, and free inboxes are public — anyone who guesses the name can read them.
| Feature | tempy.email | Mailinator |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time inbox (no refresh) | ✓ | ~ |
| Developer API + webhooks | ✓ | $ |
| Choose your own address | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flexible / extendable expiry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Send & reply from the address | ✓ | ✕ |
The verdict
Strong for enterprise QA if you pay. tempy.email gives you private mailboxes, webhooks, and reply on every plan, with simpler credit-based pricing.
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