A YOPmail alternative with a private inbox
YOPmail and nerdbox both give out disposable addresses for free. They differ on one point above all: who can read the inbox.
| What matters | YOPmail | nerdbox |
|---|---|---|
| Who can read the inbox (sources 1, 2) | Anyone who knows its name: the inboxes have no password | You alone, signed in to your account |
| Account (sources 1) | None | Required: Google, GitHub or email |
| The address (sources 2) | Any name you type, or a random one | Random, or an alias of your choice, on nerdbox.rsvp |
| How long mail is kept (sources 1) | 8 days | As long as the address lives: 24 hours, up to 7 days |
| Reply (sources 2) | Possible, according to its home page | No: receive only |
| Browser add-on (sources 1) | A Firefox search plugin | A Chrome extension that fills in the email field and shows the code |
| Price (sources 1) | Free | Free |
Sources
- YOPmail, FAQ, read on October 6, 2026
- YOPmail, home page, read on October 6, 2026
Facts about other services come from their own public pages, read on October 6, 2026, and quoted as they say them. They may have changed since: if something is out of date, tell us through the contact page and we will correct it.
When YOPmail fits better
- You want an address at once, without an account.
- You want to read the mail again over several days without doing anything.
- You need to answer the message.
When nerdbox fits better
- The mail holds a code or a link that nobody else should read.
- You want several addresses kept together in one space, with a name for each.
- You want the code ready to copy, on your phone as a notification, or filled in by the Chrome extension.
Try nerdbox
A free account, then a private disposable address whenever a site asks for one.
With Google, GitHub or your email. By creating an account, you accept the terms of use and the privacy policy.