How 1hemail.com compares
Last updated: 29 October 2026.
There are many temporary email services, and they make different trade-offs. This page lists what each one says on its own website, as checked in October 2026, so you can pick the right one. Features change, so check the service itself before relying on a detail.
At a glance
| Service | Inbox lifetime | Who can read the inbox | Notable extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1hemail.com | 60 minutes; one extra hour for US$3 | Only the browser that created it, or someone you give its link to | Copy-code buttons, formatted view with remote images blocked, attachments, .eml download, QR code for your phone, no ads |
| 10 Minute Mail | 10 minutes, with a free “10 more minutes” button | Not stated on its home page | 47 languages; no registration |
| Temp Mail (temp-mail.org) | Not stated on its home page | Not stated on its home page | Mobile apps and browser extensions, API, 28 language versions; Premium adds your own and premium domains, up to 10 addresses, 100 MB storage and no ads |
| Guerrilla Mail | Not stated on its home page | Not stated on its home page | 11 domains to choose from, your own domain for US$9.99 a year, open-source mail server, API |
| Mailinator | Not stated for public inboxes; private domains on Verified Pro and paid plans | Anyone who knows or guesses the inbox name on the public domain | Built for QA teams: API, webhooks, SMS on higher plans |
| YOPmail | Messages kept for 8 days | Anyone who knows the inbox name | Choose any name, alternate domains, 9 languages |
Where 1hemail.com is different
- Private by default. Knowing the address is not enough to read it. Public-inbox services such as Mailinator and YOPmail let anyone who knows the name read the mail.
- Safer formatted mail. Messages open in a viewer that runs no scripts and blocks remote images, so senders cannot track when you read them unless you allow it.
- Codes ready to copy. Numeric codes become one-click copy buttons.
- No advertising on the page that shows your mail.
Where others do more
- More languages. 10 Minute Mail and Temp Mail offer dozens of languages; 1hemail.com is English only for now.
- Free extensions. 10 Minute Mail adds time for free, in 10-minute steps.
- Choosing a name or domain. Guerrilla Mail and YOPmail let you pick the name; Guerrilla Mail and Temp Mail Premium offer several domains.
- Apps and APIs. Temp Mail has mobile apps and extensions, and several services offer an API. 1hemail.com does not yet.
- Sending. Some services can reply or compose mail. 1hemail.com receives only, for now.
If you need an inbox for a quick sign-up and want it to stay private, 1hemail.com is built for that. If you need automated testing at scale, a QA-focused service with an API will suit you better.