Short answerChoose Hide My Email if you already pay for iCloud+ and use Apple devices for everything. Choose Hskky if you use Windows, Android or several browsers, want readable alias names, or want to forward to more than one inbox.
Side by side
| Hskky | Apple Hide My Email | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 1 active alias | Limited to Sign in with Apple without iCloud+ |
| Paid plan | $20 per year (Plus) | Included with iCloud+ (price varies by country and storage tier) |
| Choose your own alias names | Yes on Plus (6+ characters) | No, random only |
| Use your own domain | No | No (iCloud+ custom domains are a separate iCloud Mail feature) |
| Destination inboxes | 1 on Free, up to 3 on Plus | 1 forwarding address |
| Reply from alias | No, receive only | Yes, through Apple Mail |
| Where it works | Any browser or device | Best on Apple devices |
Competitor details were checked from public sources in October 2026. Plans and prices change, so confirm on the provider’s own site before deciding.
Where Apple Hide My Email is stronger
- Already included if you pay for iCloud+.
- Deep integration with Safari, Mail and Sign in with Apple.
- Replies through Apple Mail keep your address hidden.
Where Hskky is stronger
- Works on any device. Windows, Android, Linux, any browser.
- Readable custom names on Plus instead of random strings only.
- Up to three destination inboxes, not just your Apple Account email.
- Independent of a storage plan. Pay for email privacy without bundling cloud storage.
Using both
Alias services aren’t exclusive. Some people keep Apple Hide My Email for one purpose and use Hskky for another, for example a Hskky alias for shopping and newsletters that forwards to a different inbox. If you move existing accounts, update the email address on each account before you stop the old alias.