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Inbucket vs MailCatcher

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InbucketMailCatcher
LanguageGoRuby
LicenceMITMIT
Stars2.3k6.8k
Latestv3.1.1v0.10.0
Last push2026-10-062026-09-16
Release cadenceabout 269 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Mailtrap. Alternatives to Mailtrap →

    PartialInbucketThe email sandbox only, with a web inbox, POP3 and a REST API; no sending service.

    PartialMailCatcherA local SMTP server and web inbox for development; no API checks or sending service.