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Cleanbox vs MXroute.

MXroute is a full email hosting service (not just forwarding) that offers unlimited domains and accounts at budget pricing. It includes IMAP, SMTP, webmail, SpamAssassin with custom rules, and an internal real-time blacklist. Popular among developers and power users for self-managed email.

Feature comparison

Feature Cleanbox Cleanbox MXroute
Email aliases
Spam filtering
Contact management
Custom domains
MX relay (gateway)
Virus scanning (ClamAV)
IP blacklist checking
Shield protection
Custom filter rules
Quarantine zone
Delivery scheduling
Rate limiting
One-click unsubscribe
Contact categories (20)
Cloud attachment storage
Team collaboration
REST API
Open source
Browser extension
Catch-all addresses
Free tier 3 aliases, 50/week No free plan
Paid from $5/month $59/year

Where MXroute wins

  • Full email hosting (IMAP, SMTP, webmail)
  • Unlimited domains and accounts
  • SpamAssassin with custom rules and internal RBL
  • Budget-friendly yearly pricing
  • Multiple webmail options (Roundcube, Crossbox)

Where Cleanbox wins

  • Yes: managed contact intelligence
  • Yes: Shield (rate limiting, scheduling, gatekeeper)
  • Yes: quarantine zone for borderline emails
  • Yes: crowd-sourced sender reputation
  • More DIY/technical — less polished UI

Who should choose MXroute?

Developers and power users who want full email hosting at budget prices. Best for people comfortable managing their own email setup.

Who should choose Cleanbox?

Cleanbox is the better choice if you need spam filtering before delivery, contact management with 20 automatic categories and 5 contact states, Shield protection (rate limiting, delivery scheduling, gatekeeper), or MX relay for existing business email addresses with virus scanning.

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