ForwardMailTo vs Cloudflare Email Routing
Cloudflare Email Routing is free but limited. ForwardMailTo adds SMTP reply-as, email logs, and a proper setup experience.
| Feature | ForwardMailTo | Cloudflare Email Routing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (1 domain) / $4.99/mo | Free |
| SMTP reply-as | Yes — send as your domain | No |
| Email logs | Yes — see all forwarded emails | No |
| Catch-all | Yes | Yes |
| Requires Cloudflare DNS | No — works with any registrar | Yes — must use Cloudflare nameservers |
| DNS setup wizard | Yes, step-by-step | Automatic (Cloudflare only) |
| Webhook forwarding | Yes (Pro plan) | No |
When to choose ForwardMailTo over Cloudflare
- You need to reply as your domain — Cloudflare only forwards; it can't send. ForwardMailTo gives you SMTP credentials to reply as [email protected]
- You don't use Cloudflare DNS — Cloudflare Email Routing requires their nameservers. ForwardMailTo works with any registrar
- You want email logs — See what's been forwarded, catch delivery issues early
- You want a dedicated email tool — Cloudflare is a CDN that happens to do email routing. ForwardMailTo is purpose-built for email forwarding