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MailerSend vs MailKite Server
Both stand on email apis. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIiPhoneWeb
MailerSend combines transactional sending with tools for templates, monitoring and inbound reply handling. Review the Free plan and trial limits, and note that the mobile app is iOS-only.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Visit MailKite Server The facts
| MailerSend | MailKite Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, iPhone, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Hobby: $7 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mailersend.com | mailkite.dev |
| On email apis | #4 of 31 | #8 of 31 |
MailerSend: what it does well
- Supports email API and SMTP relay.
- Includes multiple email editors and dynamic templates.
- Offers webhooks, tracking and real-time activity.
- Inbound routing sends parsed replies to apps.
- Free plan includes 500 emails per month.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one domain and template.
- Free plan allows 100 daily API requests.
- Mobile app is currently only available for iOS.
- Trial includes only one day of log retention.
MailKite Server: what it does well
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