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FakeSMTP vs MailCatcher

A side-by-side look at FakeSMTP and MailCatcher. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

FakeSMTP

FakeSMTP

Development

FakeSMTP is an open source SMTP test server that allows developers to test email sending from their applications without actually sending emails through an SMTP server. It is lightweight, easy to install, and useful for testing email functionality during development.

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MailCatcher

MailCatcher

Development

MailCatcher is a simple, open source email testing tool for developers. It runs a local SMTP server to catch emails sent from web apps during development, allowing developers to preview them in a web interface instead of sending them externally.

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