cock.li is graded 7.0 for privacy and 4.8 for safety. The closest email by Safety grade are Proton Mail (7.3), Tuta (7.3), Posteo (6.5). 2 of the 12 alternatives listed here have terms that rule out ID checks entirely.
Security press reported in June 2025 that an attacker exploited the Roundcube webmail platform used by cock.li and offered the resulting databases for sale. According to the service's own statement as reported, records for an estimated 1,023,800 users who had logged in to webmail since 2016 were exposed, with contact entries for a further subset; passwords, email content and IP addresses were not included. The service removed Roundcube entirely.
Common reasons are a held transaction, a change in terms, missing coins or payment methods, or simply wanting a second option. cock.li currently has 1 incident on record.
What is the best alternative to cock.li?
By Safety grade, Proton Mail (7.3 out of 10, Privacy 7.2). The right choice depends on the coins and payment methods you need, so compare the list.
Are these alternatives no-KYC?
Each one shows its KYC level, from 0 (ID never required) to 4 (mandatory). 12 of the 12 listed are level 0 or 1.
