How TempDog compares with other temp mail services
An honest look at what each service does well, including where others are better than us. Comparison made on November 1, 2026, 06:57 UTC, using each service's public website.
| Feature | TempDog | 10 Minute Mail | Temp-Mail | EmailOnDeck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address ready when the page opens | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, two steps and a button first |
| How long the address lasts | You choose: 5 minutes to 30 days | 10 minutes, extendable by 10 | Until you delete it | Most of the day |
| Choose your own address | No, random only, so nobody can pose as someone else | No | Premium only | Pro only |
| Reopen the same inbox later | Yes, with an access key or QR code | No | Not stated | Yes, with a saved token, for about 2 days |
| Close the address after the first email | Yes, optional | Not found | Not found | Not found |
| Shows blocked email trackers | Yes | Not found | Not found | Not found |
| Receive attachments | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
| Send or reply | No, receive only | Unclear: its FAQ says you can reply, another of its pages says receive only | No | Only to other EmailOnDeck addresses; outside addresses in Pro |
| Mobile apps and browser extensions | No, works in any browser | No | Yes: iOS, Android, browser extensions | Yes: iOS, Android, browser extensions |
| Languages | 11 | 47+ | 28 | 11 |
| API for developers | No | No | Yes | Pro only |
| Price | Free | Free | Free, with ads; Premium plan | Free, with ads; Pro paid only in crypto |
Good to know: services change their features and limits often, and we may not learn about a change right away. Before you choose a service, check its own website for current information. Spotted something out of date? Tell us. Temp-Mail's website did not load during this check, so its column shows what we found on October 11, 2026.
See all 10 services we compared in The best temporary email services in 2026.
Comparing with one service? See TempDog vs Temp-Mail, Mailinator or YOPmail.
Where TempDog is better
- You choose the lifetime, from 5 minutes to 30 days, and change it anytime. The others do not let you set it. More about addresses that last days.
- Come back to your inbox on any device with an access key or QR code, without an account. How the access key works.
- Privacy extras: tracker blocking and an optional single-use mode.
Where others are better
- Apps: Temp-Mail and EmailOnDeck have mobile apps and browser extensions. We work in the browser only.
- Languages: 10 Minute Mail is available in more than 45 languages and Temp-Mail in 28. We are available in 11 languages.
- Developers: Temp-Mail offers an API. We do not.
- Sending: EmailOnDeck lets you send emails, partly on its paid plan. We only receive emails.
Which one should you use?
For a single code in the next few minutes, any of them works. If you need the address for hours or days, or want to open it again on your phone, TempDog is built for that. Get your temporary email.
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