Comparison · Temporary email & numbers
DropMail.me vs Temp Mail
DropMail.me (@DropMailBot) is the better pick for anyone who wants a free disposable inbox that won't vanish mid-sign-up: the mailbox stays valid as long as you keep the session going, with optional 10-minute or 2-hour addresses, plus attachments, forwarding to a real address and a documented API, all free. Temp Mail (@tempmailbot) from temp-mail.io hands you a random address in one tap, but the free one expires after 10 minutes and the bot is English only. Temp Mail is the right choice if you want an address on a custom domain or already use temp-mail.io's apps and browser extensions: its paid plan adds a custom domain, one-hour validity and API access.
@DropMailBot
FreeOfficial
77/ 100
#1 in Temporary email & numbersDropMail's official bot: unlimited free disposable addresses with unlimited mailbox lifetime if you keep the chat open, forwarding, attachments and an API for automation — one of the more feature-rich temp-mail bots.
@tempmailbot
FreemiumOfficial
74/ 100
The Telegram front-end for temp-mail.io: get a random disposable inbox in one tap and watch new mail land right in the chat. Free for a 10-minute address; a paid plan adds custom domains, longer validity and API access.
By the numbers
DropMail.me is ahead: 77 against 74 out of 100 for Temp Mail. DropMail.me wins on popularity & trust, price & free tier, no intrusive ads. Temp Mail wins on usability, localization. DropMail.me: Free. Temp Mail: Freemium.
At a glance
| DropMail.me | Temp Mail | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly users | 36.2K | — |
| Pricing and limits | Free | Freemium |
| Languages | MULTI | EN |
| Inline mode | no | no |
| Mini App | no | no |
| Works in groups | no | no |
| Works in channels | no | no |
| Accepts voice | no | no |
| Accepts files | yes | no |
| Requires phone number | no | no |
| Requires registration | no | no |
| Shows ads | no | no |
| Official | yes | yes |
| Developer | DropMail.me | Temp Mail (temp-mail.io) |
| Last check | November 4, 2026 | November 4, 2026 |
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Weight | DropMail.me | Temp Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | 25 | 8 | 8 |
| Reliability & speed | 15 | 8 | 8 |
| Popularity & trust | 15 | 7 | 6 |
| Price & free tier | 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Usability | 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Safety & privacy | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Freshness | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Localization | 5 | 8 | 10 |
| No intrusive ads | 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Total | 100 | 77 | 74 |
Pros and cons
DropMail.me
- Genuinely generous free tier, no forced 10-minute expiry
- API and forwarding make it useful beyond one-off sign-ups
- More options to understand than a bare-bones temp-mail bot
- Same general privacy trade-off as any disposable inbox
Temp Mail
- Zero setup, works in one tap
- Backed by an established, multi-platform service
- Free address expires in 10 minutes
- Receive-only — you can't reply from it
Frequently asked questions
DropMail.me or Temp Mail: which is better?
DropMail.me is ahead: 77 against 74 out of 100 for Temp Mail. DropMail.me wins on popularity & trust, price & free tier, no intrusive ads. Temp Mail wins on usability, localization. DropMail.me: Free. Temp Mail: Freemium.
Are DropMail.me and Temp Mail free?
DropMail.me: Free. Temp Mail: Freemium.
Do DropMail.me and Temp Mail work in groups?
DropMail.me: no. Temp Mail: no.