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Amazon SES vs SMTP2GO
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.
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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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SMTP2GO combines SMTP and API delivery with event reporting, authentication and integrations. The free plan provides 1,000 emails/month, while higher-volume senders can consider paid plans from $10/mo.
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| Amazon SES | SMTP2GO | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $100 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aws.amazon.com | smtp2go.com |
| On transactional email software | #26 of 41 | #22 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
SMTP2GO: what it does well
- Real-time reporting includes opens, clicks and spam reports.
- Supports SPF and DKIM authentication for sender domains.
- Free plan includes 1,000 emails/month.
- Attachments can be up to 50MB per email.
What to know first
- Free-plan phone and chat support is limited to 14 days.
- Mailing lists over 100 addresses must meet opt-in and unsubscribe requirements.
- Email data is deleted after 35 days by default.
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