Mailgun
About Mailgun
Mailgun is a veteran transactional email API: templates, routes, and deliverability tooling that many stacks still default to.
A small free daily send cap exists; paid Basic starts for serious volume. Compare with Resend/Postmark on DX vs deliverability ops.
Best for
Products that need a battle-tested transactional email API with clear monthly floors.
Pricing angle
Free daily cap then Basic from about $15/mo for 10k emails.
Watch out
Legacy account quirks and domain verification still matter — don’t assume day-one inboxing.
Mailgun pricing snapshot
Free daily cap then Basic from about $15/mo for 10k emails.
Figures can lag the live vendor page. Open official pricing ↗
Free access for Mailgun
Yes, free plan + ~1 month on paid trial
Free daily sends are for smoke tests, not launch volume.
Paid plans often advertise introductory free time — confirm current promo on signup.
Alternatives to Mailgun in Email
Products that need a battle-tested transactional email API with clear monthly floors. If that profile is not you, these other Email tools on IndieSheet are worth a look — each page has its own pricing write-up.
FAQ
Does Mailgun have a free tier?
Free daily sends are for smoke tests, not launch volume. Directory flag: free tier yes.
What is the starting paid price for Mailgun?
Free daily cap then Basic from about $15/mo for 10k emails. IndieSheet’s listed starting paid price is $15/mo.
Does Mailgun offer a free trial?
Paid plans often advertise introductory free time — confirm current promo on signup. Structured trial field: ~1 month on paid (card requirement unclear).
What are alternatives to Mailgun?
Products that need a battle-tested transactional email API with clear monthly floors. Nearby Email options on IndieSheet include Amazon SES, Buttondown, Kit.
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