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Amazon SES vs SendLayer
Both stand on transactional email software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APIWeb
Amazon SES provides sending, receiving, authentication, testing, and delivery visibility in one cloud service. Buyers should review its usage-based or tiered charges and shared security responsibilities.
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Paid Web
SendLayer presents straightforward paid tiers tied to email volume, sender domains, and log retention. Match the plan to expected sending and confirm whether the unpriced Scale tier is needed.
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| Amazon SES | SendLayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $5 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | SendLayer |
| Website | aws.amazon.com | sendlayer.com |
| On transactional email software | #26 of 41 | #39 of 41 |
Amazon SES: what it does well
- Supports console, SMTP, and API sending
- Inbound mail can trigger S3, Lambda, or SNS
- Tracks bounces and complaints in CloudWatch
- Includes mailbox simulation for delivery testing
- Supports DKIM, SPF, and DMARC
What to know first
- No free plan is offered
- Usage and account fees vary by plan
- AWS security uses a shared-responsibility model
SendLayer: what it does well
- Starter includes 1,000 emails monthly
- Event webhooks are available
- Dedicated IP option
- Up to 20 sender domains on Scale
- Log retention increases on paid tiers
What to know first
- No free plan
- Plans are billed annually
- Starter retains logs for three days
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