Comparison
VaelMail vs SimpleLogin
SimpleLogin puts aliases in front of a mailbox you already have and forwards to it. VaelMail gives you the mailbox and receive-only aliases together, so you do not need another email provider, but you cannot reply from an alias.
Last verified 14 November 2026
At a glance
| SimpleLogin | VaelMail | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Alias forwarding. Mail sent to an alias is forwarded to a mailbox you supply; SimpleLogin does not store the emails. | A mailbox plus aliases. Mail to an alias lands in your VaelMail inbox, which VaelMail stores. | [1], [2] |
| Replying and sending from an alias | Yes. Free includes replying from an alias. Premium adds reverse-alias to start new emails. | No. Aliases only receive. You send from your main address on Plus. | [1] |
| Free plan | 10 aliases, 1 mailbox, no custom domains, unlimited bandwidth. | Free: 50 MB, receives mail, 3 custom and 50 random aliases. Free cannot send. | [1] |
| Paid plan | Premium: $36 a year or $4 billed monthly. Unlimited aliases, unlimited custom domains, catch-all, unlimited mailboxes, PGP. | Plus: from €5 for 1 month, €48 for 12 months, prepaid. 1 GB, sending, 3 custom domains, IMAP and SMTP. | [1] |
| Custom domains | Premium: unlimited domains, with catch-all. | Plus: up to 3 domains, receive only, up to 25 addresses each. No catch-all. | [1] |
| Payment | Cards and PayPal through Paddle. Bitcoin and Monero through the reseller ProxyStore. | Prepaid cryptocurrency (Monero, Bitcoin, Litecoin, USDT, USDC and others) or Telegram Stars. No card, no recurring billing. | [1] |
| Ownership and code | Open source and self-hostable. A product of Proton AG, registered in Switzerland. | An independent service. How it is built is described on the system page. | [1], [2] |
| Apps | Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Safari, and mobile apps. | An installable web app, a script-free site, and the VaelMask extension for creating aliases on forms. | [1] |
When SimpleLogin is the better choice
- You already have a mailbox you like and only want aliases in front of it.
- You need to reply from an alias, or start new emails from one. Free includes replying; Premium adds reverse-alias for new contacts.
- You want open-source software you can self-host.
- You want unlimited aliases, unlimited custom domains and catch-all on one low-priced plan.
When VaelMail is the better choice
- You want the inbox and the aliases in one service, so mail is stored with VaelMail instead of being forwarded to a second provider.
- You want to pay with Monero, Bitcoin or other coins directly, without a reseller.
- You want to sign in with an account number and have no existing email address or phone number involved.
Forwarding versus a mailbox
SimpleLogin forwards each alias to a mailbox you already have, so your real inbox still lives with another provider and that provider receives every forwarded message. VaelMail is the mailbox: aliases on @vael.pw (or @reca.st or @extradit.ing) deliver into your VaelMail inbox, so there is no second provider in the path.
The cost of that design is replies. A VaelMail alias can only receive. If you need to answer a shop or a forum from the alias address, SimpleLogin is the better tool.
How the free plans differ
SimpleLogin Free allows 10 aliases and one mailbox. VaelMail Free allows 3 custom and 50 random aliases with a 50 MB inbox, but cannot send. If you only need to hide your address from sites and read the mail, both are free; if you need to reply, SimpleLogin Free covers that and VaelMail does not.
Common questions
Is VaelMail a SimpleLogin replacement?
Partly. Both give you aliases. SimpleLogin forwards them to a mailbox you already have and lets you reply from them; VaelMail stores the mail itself and its aliases only receive.
Can I use SimpleLogin with VaelMail?
SimpleLogin can forward to any mailbox you control, including a VaelMail address, if you want its reply-from-alias feature in front of your VaelMail inbox.
Which is cheaper?
SimpleLogin Premium is listed at $36 a year. VaelMail Plus is €48 for 12 months and includes a mailbox with sending and IMAP and SMTP. SimpleLogin does not include a mailbox.
Sources
Provider claims come from the provider's own pages and independent reviews, checked on the dates shown. Providers change plans and policies; if something here is out of date, tell us.
- SimpleLogin pricing and FAQ, retrieved 14 November 2026
- SimpleLogin home page, retrieved 14 November 2026
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Free accounts receive mail with no phone number and no payment. Upgrade only if you need to send.