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addy.io vs EmailOctopus

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addy.io compared with EmailOctopus
Detailaddy.ioEmailOctopus
What it doesFree, open-source anonymous email forwarding Email marketing made easy
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2015
Based inNot given GB
Pricing modelfreemium freemium
PricingFree plan with unlimited standard aliases but limited features. Lite plan at $1/month (billed yearly) adds custom domains and additional usernames. Pro plan at $3/month (billed yearly) or $4/month (billed monthly) includes unlimited shared domain aliases and 20 custom domains. Family and Duo plans a Free plan for up to 2,500 subscribers. Paid Pro plan starts at $9 per month billed yearly for 10,000 subscribers. Plans scale with subscriber growth.
Key features
  • Browser extension for Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari
  • Custom domain support
  • Random alias generation
  • Multiple recipients per alias
  • Developer API for automation
  • Tracking pixel blocking
  • Rules and alias deactivation
  • Drag-and-drop email editor
  • Email templates
  • Automation sequences
  • Subscriber segmentation and tagging
  • Scheduled campaigns
  • Email personalisation
  • Subscriber forms
  • Analytics and reports
  • API access
  • Integrations
What makes it different
  • Completely free and open-source software
  • Unlimited standard aliases on free plan
  • Reply and send from aliases without revealing real email
  • Easy alias management with deactivation instead of bounce
  • Multiple app platforms including self-hosted options
  • Simplicity and ease of use
  • Affordable pricing
  • Fast customer support
  • Nonprofit discount
  • Email-only focus
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)61 no change since last check84 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)3146
Citation Flow (Majestic)4053
Referring domains (Majestic)14563337

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