Mailgun

What Mailgun is

Mailgun is a web-based email service for sending and routing messages through RESTful email APIs and SMTP relay. Its plans pair sending allowances with routing and monitoring capabilities. Free includes 100 emails per day, one custom sending domain, one inbound route, and tracking, analytics, and webhooks. Basic allows 10,000 emails per month without a daily cap and includes five inbound routes. Foundation allows 50,000 emails per month and adds a template builder and API, full inbound routing access, and five days of log retention. Scale allows 100,000 emails per month, dedicated IP pools, SAML SSO, 30 days of log retention, and live phone and chat support. Dedicated IPs are also offered as an option. The listed pricing model is freemium, with a free plan and a 30-day trial. Prices for the listed plans are not provided. Mailgun was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, United States.

Who it suits

Mailgun suits teams that send email through APIs or SMTP and need inbound routing, tracking, analytics, or webhooks. The plan allowances and features help distinguish among different sending volumes and support needs.

Limits

The Free plan allows 100 emails per day, one custom sending domain, and one inbound route. Basic allows 10,000 emails monthly; Foundation allows 50,000 and Scale allows 100,000.

Getting started

1. Open the Mailgun website
2. Choose the Free plan or a paid plan
3. Use the web service with RESTful APIs or SMTP relay
4. Configure a custom sending domain or inbound routes when included

Verdict

Mailgun offers API and SMTP email sending alongside inbound routing and monitoring features. Compare the listed plan limits and capabilities with your sending requirements; plan prices are not included.