Delivery Machine

What Delivery Machine is

Delivery Machine routes email from multiple custom domains to one destination inbox. It is managed through a scriptable command-line interface, and the site says a web UI is not required. Setup starts by registering a domain, adding MX, TXT, and DKIM DNS records, then creating forwarding rules. The CLI checks those records to verify domain configuration. Rules can send mail for specific addresses or use catch-all forwarding, and temporary forwarding addresses can be set to expire automatically. You can import rules from YAML, CSV, or JSON. Domain registration starts Amazon SES verification and returns the DNS records needed for setup, while forwarding destinations can include Gmail, as shown in an example command. The Free plan permits up to 3 domains, 10 addresses per domain, and 500 emails per month. Paid plans start at $5/mo: Starter raises the limits and adds bulk import and priority support; Pro adds a usage dashboard and API access; Business supports higher volume and includes dedicated support and an SLA guarantee. Higher plans inherit Pro features. Delivery Machine is described as being in public beta.

Who it suits

Delivery Machine suits personal projects and side hustles that need to route email across custom domains into a single inbox. Its higher tiers are aimed at growing teams, agencies, serious operators, and platforms handling many brands and higher volumes.

Limits

The Free plan allows up to 3 domains, 10 addresses per domain, and 500 emails per month. Starter allows 10 domains, 50 addresses per domain, and 5,000 emails per month.

Getting started

1. Register a domain.
2. Add the MX, TXT, and DKIM DNS records returned for setup.
3. Use the CLI to check the DNS records.
4. Create address-specific or catch-all forwarding rules.
5. Choose a plan based on domain, address, and monthly email limits.

Verdict

Pick Delivery Machine if you want to manage custom-domain forwarding from a command line, with a free tier for small setups and paid plans for more domains and volume. Look elsewhere if you need a web UI, since the product is managed through its CLI and says no web UI is required.