Which is cheaper, Mailgun or SMTP2GO?

SMTP2GO is 1.5x cheaper than Mailgun. Mailgun starts at $0/mo, SMTP2GO 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. SMTP2GO has drop-in switching cost. SMTP2GO is easier to switch away from.

Mailgun

Transactional email API service for developers with powerful sending infrastructure

Switching Cost: moderate

SMTP2GO

← More affordable

SMTP relay service with email delivery, reporting, and dedicated IP options

Switching Cost: drop-in

You're paying a premium for Mailgun — expect around a 1.5x higher bill compared to SMTP2GO.

You'll notice different pricing structures: tiered for Mailgun versus flat-rate for SMTP2GO.

{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

1.5x

SMTP2GO is cheaper by $5/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

SMTP2GO

Lower switching costs for easier migration