Which is cheaper, Mailgun or SparkPost (Bird)?

Mailgun is 1.3x cheaper than SparkPost (Bird). Mailgun starts at $0/mo, SparkPost (Bird) 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. SparkPost (Bird) has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Mailgun

← More affordable

Transactional email API service for developers with powerful sending infrastructure

Switching Cost: moderate

High-volume email delivery platform with predictive analytics and IP reputation management

Switching Cost: moderate

The cost difference is substantial — SparkPost (Bird) runs about 1.3x what Mailgun charges.

Their pricing models diverge: Mailgun uses tiered, while SparkPost (Bird) operates on a flat-rate basis.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — SparkPost (Bird) excels at high-volume, while Mailgun shines on transactional.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — SparkPost (Bird) excels at high-volume, while Mailgun shines on transactional.

Price Difference

1.3x

Mailgun is cheaper by $5/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies