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Apple Hide My EmailDuckDuckGo Email Protection
Paid

Included with a paid iCloud+ subscription.

 Free

Free Duck Address provided by DuckDuckGo.

macOS, iOS Web, Browser extension
  • Built directly into iOS Settings with no extra app to install
  • Aliases can be deactivated individually if one starts receiving spam
  • Keeps your existing inbox and email provider
  • Removes trackers from forwarded emails
  • Requires an active iCloud+ subscription
  • Limited to the Apple ecosystem, unlike cross-platform alias services
  • Relies on DuckDuckGo to forward all mail
  • Little detail on features in the fetched page
Downloadable app Hosted service, Browser extension
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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