Which is cheaper, Brevo or Mailtrap?

Brevo is 1.7x cheaper than Mailtrap. Brevo starts at $0/mo, Mailtrap starts at $0/mo.

Does Brevo have a free tier?

Yes, Brevo offers a free tier with emailsPerDay: 300, contacts: 100000.

Brevo has significant switching cost. Mailtrap has drop-in switching cost. Mailtrap is easier to switch away from.

Brevo

← More affordable

All-in-one marketing platform with email, SMS, CRM, and marketing automation

Switching Cost: significant

Mailtrap

Email testing and sending platform with sandbox environments and SMTP/API delivery

Switching Cost: drop-in

You're paying a premium for Mailtrap — expect around a 1.7x higher bill compared to Brevo.

Their pricing models diverge: Brevo uses tiered, while Mailtrap operates on a flat-rate basis.

{winner} wins on flexibility — easier switching means less lock-in and more options for your long-term strategy.

{winner} wins on flexibility — easier switching means less lock-in and more options for your long-term strategy.

Price Difference

1.7x

Brevo is cheaper by $6/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Mailtrap

Lower switching costs for easier migration