Verdict
Higher trust score: NordBastion
Based on our trust scoring, NordBastion comes out ahead of SimpleLogin (8.6 vs 7.5). The gap reflects differences in KYC stance, custody model and operational track record.
Note: Scores are our independent assessment. Both services have valid use cases — read each detail page before deciding.
Score breakdown
Overall /10
SimpleLogin
7.5
Good
NordBastion
8.6
Good
Privacy /100
SimpleLogin
70
Good
NordBastion
87
Good
Trust /100
SimpleLogin
78
Good
NordBastion
84
Good
Side by side
KYC level
L2Discreet
L1Anonymous
Tagline
Open-source email alias service from Proton, letting you create unlimited disposable addresses that forward to your real inbox — with PGP, reverse-alias replies and custom domains. Audited by Securitum.
Privacy-first VPS and dedicated servers across four Nordic jurisdictions (Stockholm, Helsinki, Oslo, Reykjavík). No ID at signup, paid in twelve cryptocurrencies, monthly-signed warrant canary.
Jurisdiction
Switzerland (Proton AG)
EE (operator) · SE/FI/NO/IS (infra)
Founded
2020
2023
Tor / .onion
No
No
Categories
Email, Email alias
VPS, Hosting
Feature comparison 8
SimpleLogin
NordBastion
Bitcoin (BTC)
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Accepts Monero (XMR)
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Open source
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Mobile app
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Web app
Instant
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Available worldwide
Requires email
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