MailerSend

mailersend.com
Email Marketing
Weekend Project

Intuitive email API and SMTP for transactional emails with high deliverability

How to Replace MailerSend

Overview

MailerSend is a comprehensive email sending service that provides an easy-to-use API, SMTP relay, and email management tools for transactional emails. It offers high deliverability rates, flexible integration options with multiple SDKs, and team-friendly features including template builders and user management. The platform helps businesses send invoices, notifications, password resets, and other transactional emails reliably at scale.

Features

40 features across 12 categories

Analytics & Testing(7)

Activity Data Retention ExtensionPremium

Extend searchable activity data retention up to 365 days

Activity Logs

Detailed logs of email activity with advanced search and filtering capabilities

Advanced Email Analytics

Comprehensive analytics to track performance and optimize email campaigns

API Logs

View and analyze API request logs for debugging and monitoring

Email Split Testing

A/B testing capabilities to optimize email subject lines, content, and layouts

Email Tracking

Track email opens, clicks, and other engagement metrics in real-time

Real-Time Email Activity Feed

View email activity in real-time with detailed insights and analytics

Core Sending(3)

Bulk Emailing

Send bulk emails to large recipient lists efficiently

Email API

Powerful API for sending transactional emails with extensive documentation and support

SMTP Relay

Plug & play SMTP integration to instantly start sending emails from apps or websites

Also in: SMTP2GO

Customization(2)

Custom Tracking BrandingPremium

Customize tracking domain branding for click and open tracking

Remove MailerSend LogoPremium

Remove MailerSend branding from emails for white-label solutions

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Deliverability(4)

Dedicated IPPremium

Dedicated IP address for high-volume senders with full control over sending reputation

DMARC MonitoringPremium

Monitor DMARC authentication for email security and compliance

DMARC Monitors Add-onPremium

Monitor additional domains with DMARC for enhanced security

Email VerificationPremium

Verify email addresses in bulk or real-time to avoid bounces and maintain domain reputation

Email Creation(6)

Branded Templates

Customize email templates with brand colors and logos

Drag & Drop Email Builder

Intuitive drag and drop interface for creating professional email templates

Dynamic Email Templates

Create and manage dynamic email templates with variable support

HTML Template Editor

Advanced HTML editor for custom email template creation

Pre-built Email Templates

Ready-to-use email templates for common use cases

Rich-Text Email Editor

Rich text editor for creating emails without coding

Email Management(8)

Custom Headers Support

Add custom headers to emails for advanced integration and tracking

Domain Spaces Add-onPremium

Add more sending domains beyond plan allowance

Email Threads Support

Support for email threading to keep conversations organized

File Manager

Manage and upload files for use in email templates

Inbound Email Routing

Receive and integrate incoming emails into applications for reply handling

Multiple Domains

Manage different brands or products with multiple sending domains in one account

Sender Identities

Set up and manage multiple sender identities and email addresses

Suppression List Management

Manage bounces, unsubscribes, and invalid addresses to maintain list health

Integration(2)

MCP ServerPremium

Model Context Protocol server integration for enhanced functionality

Webhooks

Real-time event notifications for email delivery, bounces, clicks, opens and other actions

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Reliability(1)

99.5% Uptime Guarantee

Service level agreement guaranteeing 99.5% uptime

SMS(3)

Phone Numbers Add-onPremium

Additional phone numbers for SMS sending in USA and Canada

SMS APIPremium

API for programmatic SMS sending with transactional support

Transactional SMSPremium

Send SMS messages for transactional purposes in US and Canada

Security(2)

2-Factor Authentication Bulk Enforcement

Enforce 2FA across multiple user accounts for enhanced security

IP Allowlist

Restrict API and SMTP requests to predefined IP addresses for security

Team & Collaboration(1)

User Management

Invite team members and assign roles with custom access permissions

Testing(1)

Trial Domain

Free trial domain to test MailerSend without adding your own domain

Pricing

Free

Free
  • 500 emails/month
  • 10 email verification credits
  • 1 user seat + 1 accountant role
  • 1 domain
  • 1 template
  • 1-day activity data retention
  • 100 daily API requests
  • 1 API token
  • 1 webhook

Hobby

$5.60/month (billed yearly) or $7.00/month
  • 5,000 emails/month
  • 100 email verification credits
  • Email API and SMTP relay
  • Drag & Drop email builder
  • Bulk emailing
  • 5 user seats
  • 1 domain
  • 3 templates
  • 1-day activity data retention
  • 1,000 daily API requests

Starter

Popular
$28.00/month (billed yearly) or $35.00/month
  • 50,000 emails/month
  • 100 SMS/month
  • 100 email verification credits
  • All in Hobby, plus:
  • Sender identities
  • Remove MailerSend logo
  • SMS API (USA and Canada)
  • 5 user seats
  • 10 domains
  • 250 templates
  • 7-day activity data retention
  • 100,000 daily API requests

Professional

Popular
$88.00/month (billed yearly) or $110.00/month
  • 50,000 emails/month
  • 150 SMS/month
  • 400 email verification credits
  • All in Starter, plus:
  • 7-days API logs retention
  • Dedicated Account manager
  • Deliverability consultation
  • Unlimited users
  • Unlimited domains
  • Unlimited templates
  • 30-day activity data retention
  • 500,000 daily API requests

Enterprise

Custom
  • Everything in Professional, plus:
  • 14-days API logs retention
  • Enterprise-grade support
  • Dedicated IP included

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying MailerSend

Monthly$7/mo
Yearly$84/yr
5-Year Total$420

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$84
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$252
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$420
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 40 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a MailerSend alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 40 features.

Buy MailerSend

Better Value
Monthly cost$70/mo
3-year total$2,520
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying MailerSend saves ~$34,440 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 40 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

7 known integrations