AnonAddy

Self-Hosted

Open-source email alias service for privacy-focused forwarding

Overview

AnonAddy is an open-source email alias and forwarding solution designed to protect your real email from spam and tracking. Create disposable or permanent aliases that forward to your primary inbox, with tools to block senders or unsubscribe easily. It supports custom domains, encrypted data storage, and GDPR compliance. Self-hostable via Docker (simplified setup) or manual installation (PHP/Nginx/PostgreSQL), giving full control over your data—no tracking, ads, or third-party access to your email activity.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  anonaddy:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: anonaddy
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Disposable/permanent email alias creation
Custom domain support for aliases
Self-hostable via Docker or manual setup
Easy blocking/unsubscribing of unwanted senders

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is AnonAddy hard to install?

AnonAddy is easy to install with Docker Compose (official docs provide a one-click-like setup). Manual installation requires technical knowledge (PHP, Nginx, PostgreSQL) but step-by-step guides are available for both methods.

? Is it a good alternative to SimpleLogin?

Yes—AnonAddy offers core alias/forwarding features plus open-source self-hosting (full data control) and encrypted storage, making it a more privacy-focused alternative to SimpleLogin's hosted-first model.

? Is it completely free?

AnonAddy is open-source and free to self-host (no subscription fees). A hosted version exists with free/paid tiers, but self-hosting only costs for your server and domain (if using custom aliases).

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Communication - Email - Complete Solutions

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-first design (no tracking or ads)
⊕ Full data control through self-hosting
⊕ Supports encrypted storage and GDPR compliance

Cons

⊖ Requires server and DNS configuration
⊖ No native email inbox (forward-only service)
⊖ Technical setup for non-Docker users