MailerSendvsSMTP2GO

MailerSend vs SMTP2GO

Modern platform vs reliable SMTP

TL;DR

MailerSend ($25/mo for 50k) is a modern platform with email verification and API. SMTP2GO ($10/mo for 10k) is a reliable SMTP relay service. Choose MailerSend for modern platform. Choose SMTP2GO for simple SMTP relay.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Platform Type
MailerSend wins

MailerSend is a full platform with API, dashboard, and verification. SMTP2GO is focused on simple SMTP relay.

Email Verification
MailerSend wins

MailerSend includes email verification. SMTP2GO doesn't. For clean lists, MailerSend wins.

Simplicity
SMTP2GO wins

SMTP2GO is simpler if you just need SMTP relay. MailerSend has more features but more complexity.

Support
SMTP2GO wins

SMTP2GO offers 24/7 support. MailerSend's support is more limited.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 emails/month

MailerSend
$15/month

Modern platform with verification.

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SMTP2GO
$10/month

Simple SMTP relay.

Visit SMTP2GO
Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

Best for SaaS, Stripe integration.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
MailerSend
SMTP2GO
Sequenzy
Platform Features
API quality
Modern, clean
Basic
Modern
Email verification
Built-in
Dashboard
Full platform
Simple
Full platform
SMTP & Delivery
SMTP relay
Primary focus
Deliverability
Good
Good
Good
Dedicated IPs
Available
Available
Support & Features
24/7 support
Limited
Limited
SMS capability
Add-on

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose MailerSend if you...
  • Modern platform needs
  • Email verification requirement
  • API-first development
  • MailerLite ecosystem
Choose SMTP2GO if you...
  • Simple SMTP relay needs
  • 24/7 support requirement
  • Legacy system integration
  • Minimal complexity preference
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS companies
  • Subscription businesses
  • Founders using Stripe
  • Unified marketing + transactional

When to Consider Sequenzy Instead

SaaS Focus

Neither MailerSend nor SMTP2GO has native Stripe integration. Sequenzy is built for SaaS with Stripe.

Marketing + Transactional

Both are transactional-focused. Sequenzy unifies transactional and marketing email.

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Overview

MailerSend and SMTP2GO serve transactional email differently. MailerSend is a modern platform with email verification and API. SMTP2GO is a reliable SMTP relay focused on simplicity.

Platform vs Relay

MailerSend is a full platform with dashboard, API, templates, and verification. SMTP2GO is simpler—focused on reliable SMTP relay. Different approaches for different needs.

Email Verification

MailerSend includes email verification. SMTP2GO doesn't. For validating addresses before sending, MailerSend provides more value.

Support

SMTP2GO offers 24/7 support. MailerSend's support is more limited. For critical transactional needing always-on support, SMTP2GO wins.

For SaaS Companies

Neither has native Stripe integration. Sequenzy offers Stripe integration for subscription businesses with unified transactional and marketing.

Making the Choice

Choose MailerSend for modern platform with email verification. Choose SMTP2GO for simple reliable SMTP relay with 24/7 support.

Frequently Asked Questions

For modern platform with email verification and API, yes. For simple SMTP relay, SMTP2GO is simpler.

No. MailerSend includes email verification. You'd need a separate service with SMTP2GO.

SMTP2GO is simpler—just SMTP relay. MailerSend has more features but more to learn.

SMTP2GO offers 24/7 support. MailerSend's support is more limited.

SMTP2GO at $10/month for 10k emails. MailerSend is $15/month but includes verification.

Yes. SMTP2GO is designed for simple SMTP relay. MailerSend also supports SMTP but emphasizes API.

Update SMTP settings in your application. Note that email verification won't be available.

Sign up for MailerSend. Update API integration or SMTP settings. Enable email verification.

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Sequenzy - Complete Pricing Guide

Pricing Model

Sequenzy uses subscriber-based pricing. You only pay for subscribers active in sequences (automations). Inactive subscribers are free to store.

All Pricing Tiers

  • 0-100 subscribers: Free (Free annually) - 2k emails/month
  • 101-1,000 subscribers: $19/month ($205/year annually) - 15k emails/month
  • 1,001-5,000 subscribers: $29/month ($313/year annually) - 60k emails/month
  • 5,001-10,000 subscribers: $49/month ($529/year annually) - 120k emails/month
  • 10,001-25,000 subscribers: $99/month ($1069/year annually) - 300k emails/month
  • 25,001-50,000 subscribers: $199/month ($2149/year annually) - 600k emails/month
  • 50,001-100,000 subscribers: $349/month ($3769/year annually) - 1.2M emails/month
  • 100,000+ subscribers: Custom pricing (Custom annually) - Unlimited emails/month

Yearly billing: All plans offer a 10% discount when billed annually.

Free Plan Features (0-100 subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Paid Plan Features (1,000 - 100,000 subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations (Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy)
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Enterprise Plan Features (100,000+ subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Important Pricing Notes

  • You only pay for subscribers who are active in automations/sequences
  • Storing inactive subscribers is free
  • No hidden fees - all features included in the price
  • No credit card required for free tier

Contact

  • Pricing Page: https://sequenzy.com/pricing
  • Sales: hello@sequenzy.com