Pricing
Mailgun pricing, worked out at real volumes
What Mailgun charges, from its own published pricing - the free tier, the entry plan, and the monthly cost at the volumes people actually send. Plus how Sendpository's plans compare, read from our live plans.
In short
Free: 100 emails a day, one sending domain. Basic starts at $15 a month for 10,000 emails. Sendpository's free plan is larger: 6,000 emails a month (up to 200 a day), against Mailgun's 100 a day.What Mailgun costs at 10k, 50k and 100k emails
| Emails a month | Mailgun, as published |
|---|---|
| 10,000 | $15 a month - Basic includes 10,000. |
| 50,000 | Above 10,000 their published tiers step up; check mailgun.com/pricing. |
| 100,000 | Priced on their published higher tiers; check mailgun.com/pricing. |
Worked out from Mailgun’s published pricing on 2026-09-23 (source, source). Prices change; check their site before you decide.
Mailgun’s free tier
| Free allowance | |
|---|---|
| Mailgun | 100 a day |
| Sendpository | 6,000 emails a month (up to 200 a day), free forever |
Sendpository's free plan is larger: 6,000 emails a month (up to 200 a day), against Mailgun's 100 a day.
How Sendpository’s pricing compares
Sendpository bills in Indian rupees, with GST invoices. Dollar figures are approximate, at the rate stated on the pricing page, so they can sit next to Mailgun’s USD prices.
| Plan | Price | Emails a month |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 6,000 (up to 200 a day) |
| Pro | ₹1,649 + GST (about $19) | 70,000 |
| Scale | ₹6,349 + GST (about $72) | 200,000 |
Which to choose
Choose Mailgun if: Teams that also need email address validation, dedicated IPs and a wide set of platform features from one vendor.
Choose Sendpository if: Developers who want the sending and receiving they need without a large console to learn.
The full feature-by-feature comparison is on the Mailgun alternative page, and the Mailgun migration guide maps every field if you switch.
Questions
How much does Mailgun cost?
Free: 100 emails a day, one sending domain. Basic starts at $15 a month for 10,000 emails. Figures are from Mailgun's published pricing, checked 2026-09-23.
Does Mailgun have a free plan?
Yes: 100 a day, according to Mailgun's published pricing (checked 2026-09-23).
What are the alternatives to Mailgun?
Postmark, Resend, Amazon SES and Sendpository are the usual shortlist. Developers who want the sending and receiving they need without a large console to learn is where Sendpository fits best; teams that also need email address validation, dedicated IPs and a wide set of platform features from one vendor.
Other email API pricing
Resend pricing
Free: 3,000 emails a month, capped at 100 a day, one domain. Paid plans start at $20 a month for 50,000 emails.
SendGrid pricing
The permanent free plan was retired in 2025 in favour of a 60-day trial (100 emails a day). Essentials starts at $19.95 a month for up to 100,000 emails.
Postmark pricing
Free developer plan: 100 emails a month, no expiry. Basic is $15 a month for 10,000 emails, with overage at $1.80 per 1,000.
Amazon SES pricing
$0.10 per 1,000 emails sent, and $0.10 per 1,000 received plus charges per 256 KB chunk. New AWS accounts get free-tier credits.
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