SimpleLogin alternative
SecureAlias vs SimpleLogin
An open-source alias service from Proton, popular with privacy-savvy users.
Why we built SecureAlias when SimpleLogin exists
SimpleLogin is solid. It's open-source, owned by Proton, and the alias-only product most people end up trying first. We built SecureAlias because we wanted three things SimpleLogin doesn't ship by default: every attachment scanned for malware before it hits your inbox, tracking pixels stripped automatically, and a setup that doesn't make non-technical people run for the docs.
SimpleLogin is good at
- ✓ Open source — you can read the code.
- ✓ Backed by Proton's infrastructure and reputation.
- ✓ Strong feature set for a pure alias product.
Where it falls short
- ✗ No virus scanning on attachments out of the box.
- ✗ No automatic tracking pixel removal.
- ✗ Free tier caps you at 10 aliases.
- ✗ UX is built for privacy nerds — non-technical friends bounce.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | SecureAlias | SimpleLogin |
|---|---|---|
Unlimited aliases (free tier) | ✓ | 10 max |
Virus scan on every attachment We block ~1 in 4 attached files at the gateway. | ✓ | ✗ |
Auto-strip tracking pixels | ✓ | ✗ |
One-click kill an alias | ✓ | ✓ |
Reply through alias (sender never sees real address) | ✓ | ✓ |
Custom domain support | ✓ | ✓ |
Open source | ✗ | ✓ |
Mobile app | PWA | ✓ |
Switching from SimpleLogin in under 10 minutes
- Sign up for SecureAlias (free, no card).
- In SimpleLogin, export your aliases (Settings → Data → Export).
- Add your forwarding email in SecureAlias.
- Re-create your most-used aliases (or DM us — we'll bulk-import).
- Update the highest-traffic 5-10 services to the new aliases. Leave the rest forwarding through SimpleLogin until you've tested.
- Once you're confident, point the rest and cancel SimpleLogin.
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Start free →FAQs
Is SecureAlias open source like SimpleLogin?
Not yet. We're a small team and the code is closed for now while we move fast. We may open-source the email-handling pipeline later. If open source is a hard requirement for you, SimpleLogin is the right pick.
Can I keep both?
Yes. Some users keep SimpleLogin for accounts they've already set up and use SecureAlias for everything new. Aliases don't conflict.
What about Proton's existing tracking-removal features?
Proton Mail strips remote content by default — but only when you read mail in Proton Mail's apps. SecureAlias strips at the forwarding layer, so the cleanup happens before the email reaches your real inbox (Gmail, iCloud, whatever you use).