Short answerChoose DuckDuckGo if you want unlimited free addresses and tracker removal at no cost. Choose Hskky if you want readable custom names, up to three destination inboxes, and a paid service with a stated lifecycle for stopped addresses.
Side by side
| Hskky | DuckDuckGo Email Protection | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 1 active alias | Unlimited private addresses plus 1 personal @duck.com address |
| Paid plan | $20 per year (Plus) | No paid plan |
| Choose your own alias names | Yes on Plus (6+ characters) | Personal address only; private addresses are random |
| Use your own domain | No | No |
| Destination inboxes | 1 on Free, up to 3 on Plus | 1 |
| Reply from alias | No, receive only | Yes |
| Where it works | Any browser or device | Browser extensions and the DuckDuckGo apps |
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 DuckDuckGo Email Protection is stronger
- Completely free, with unlimited private addresses.
- Tracker removal on forwarded mail.
- Replies through the service.
- Backed by a large privacy brand with apps and extensions most people already know.
Where Hskky is stronger
- Custom names on Plus. Choose aliases you’ll recognise instead of random strings.
- Up to three inboxes, with each alias pointing wherever you choose.
- A paying-customer relationship. Plus funds the service directly, and you can contact support through our form.
- A clear lifecycle: a two-month safety window after stopping, and deleted custom names locked forever.
Using both
Alias services aren’t exclusive. Some people keep DuckDuckGo Email Protection 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.