Which is cheaper, Mailgun or Resend?

Mailgun is 1.3x cheaper than Resend. Mailgun starts at $0/mo, Resend starts at $0/mo.

Does Mailgun have a free tier?

Yes, Mailgun offers a free tier with emailsPerDay: 100, customDomains: 1.

Mailgun has moderate switching cost. Resend has drop-in switching cost. Resend is easier to switch away from.

Mailgun

← More affordable

Transactional email API service for developers with powerful sending infrastructure

Switching Cost: moderate

Resend

Developer-first email API for transactional and marketing emails

Switching Cost: drop-in

The cost difference is substantial — Resend runs about 1.3x what Mailgun charges.

{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

1.3x

Mailgun is cheaper by $5/mo

Switching Costs

Resend

Lower switching costs for easier migration