Which is cheaper, Mailgun or SendGrid?

Mailgun is 1.3x cheaper than SendGrid. Mailgun starts at $0/mo, SendGrid 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. SendGrid has drop-in switching cost. SendGrid is easier to switch away from.

Mailgun

← More affordable

Transactional email API service for developers with powerful sending infrastructure

Switching Cost: moderate

SendGrid

Cloud-based email delivery platform for transactional and marketing emails with analytics and template management

Switching Cost: drop-in

You're paying a premium for SendGrid — expect around a 1.3x higher bill compared to Mailgun.

You'll notice different pricing structures: tiered for Mailgun versus flat-rate for SendGrid.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Price Difference

1.3x

Mailgun is cheaper by $4.949999999999999/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

SendGrid

Lower switching costs for easier migration