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"Choosing the best email preview tool for you in 2026" with the logos of Mailosaur, Litmus, and Email on Acid

Choosing the best email preview tool for you in 2026

Rising prices or limited functionality forcing you to look for a new tool? Take a look at our side by side comparison so you can make an informed decision.

Sophie Watson
"Transitioning from manual testing to automated QA" with a Mailosaur user interface showing automated tests running

Moving from manual QA to QA automation

Have you been considering a switch from manual to automated QA testing? It could be a great move for your career. Sure, it might take some time to learn new skills and tools, but the benefits could be well worth the effort. Explore the possibilities of a career in QA Automation.

William Parker
"Selenium 4.40: what does it mean for email testing?" with a Mailosaur UI to the right with a Selenium logo

How Selenium 4.40 improves end-to-end email verification testing

What's changed in Selenium 4.40 and how will it benefit you when testing email verification flows?

William Parker
"Using Playwright for email verification testing" with a Mailosaur UI to the right with the Playwright logo

Automate email verification testing in Playwright (links + OTPs)

Test email verification flows, including magic links and OTPs quickly and easily with Playwright

Emily Harrison
"Top tips for email testing in CI/CD pipelines" with a simplified view of the Mailosaur UI on the right

Top tips for email testing in CI/CD pipelines

Automate email verification, catch failures early, and protect user trust without manual guesswork.

Sophie Watson
"How to move from manual to automated testing" with a simplified version of the Mailosaur UI showing automated testing.

How to move from manual to automated email and SMS testing

QAA is an essential part of modern software development, so let's take you through how to get started with it.

William Parker
"Functional vs non-functional testing" with a simplified version of the Mailosaur UI on the right

Functional vs non-functional: Which should I use for email testing?

Functional testing makes sure the information input into the system outputs the correct results, and non-functional testing covers parameters that functional testing doesn’t, like security, reliability, and performance.

William Parker
"How to write and test alt text for emails in 2026" with a window to the right showing an ALT text box

How to write and test alt text for emails in 2026

Boost email accessibility, rendering consistency, and engagement by implementing better alt text strategies.

Amelia Clarke
"The structure of an email" with an annotated email to the right showing labels such as "email address" and "personalised name"

How modern emails are structured (and how to test them)

Understand the anatomy of a modern email, from headers to HTML, and how to reliably test them with a dedicated email testing tool like Mailosaur.

William Parker
Abstract green background with email and mobile illustration with security icon

The biggest hidden complication in email and SMS testing

Learn how to ensure privacy, data protection, and secure workflows with compliant test environments for QA and automation.

Oliver Bennett
Abstract green background with test running dialog and pass and fail results

Flaky email tests; the problem, causes and solutions

Don't let flaky tests impact your release times, drive-up maintenance costs, or impact your team morale.

Lucy Collins
Dark and light mode emails with Mailosaur and Mailtrap logos and running test dialogs

The ultimate email testing tool: comparing Mailosaur and Mailtrap

Wondering which email testing tool is best for your team? Check out a real side by side comparison and make an informed choice.

Jack Thompson
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