MailerSendvsSparkPost

MailerSend vs SparkPost

Modern transactional vs enterprise scale

TL;DR

MailerSend ($25/mo for 50k emails) is modern transactional with email verification. SparkPost (custom pricing) is enterprise-focused with predictive analytics. Choose MailerSend for SMB. Choose SparkPost for enterprise scale.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Target Market
MailerSend wins

MailerSend is accessible for SMBs with clear pricing. SparkPost is enterprise-focused with custom pricing and sales process.

Predictive Analytics
SparkPost wins

SparkPost has Signals for predictive delivery and engagement analytics. MailerSend has standard analytics. For advanced insights, SparkPost wins.

Scale
SparkPost wins

SparkPost handles massive enterprise volumes. MailerSend is capable but not as proven at extreme scale.

Accessibility
MailerSend wins

MailerSend has clear pricing and easy onboarding. SparkPost requires sales contact and custom pricing.

Pricing Comparison

At 50,000 emails/month

MailerSend
$25/month

Modern with email verification.

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SparkPost
Custom/month

Enterprise pricing, starts ~$30-75/mo.

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Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

Best for SaaS, Stripe integration.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
MailerSend
SparkPost
Sequenzy
Core Features
Email verification
Built-in
Available
API quality
Modern, clean
Good
Modern
Predictive analytics
Signals feature
Scale & Enterprise
Enterprise scale
High
Massive
High
Dedicated IPs
Available
Available
Self-hosted option
PowerMTA
Pricing & Access
Pricing clarity
Clear tiers
Custom/enterprise
Clear tiers
Free tier
3,000 emails/month
Limited
500 subscribers

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose MailerSend if you...
  • SMB transactional needs
  • Clear pricing preference
  • Email verification requirement
  • Quick onboarding
Choose SparkPost if you...
  • Enterprise scale
  • Predictive analytics needs
  • PowerMTA integration
  • Custom requirements
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS companies
  • Subscription businesses
  • Founders using Stripe
  • Unified marketing + transactional

When to Consider Sequenzy Instead

SaaS Focus

Neither MailerSend nor SparkPost 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 SparkPost serve different scales. MailerSend is modern and accessible with email verification. SparkPost is enterprise-focused with predictive analytics.

Target Market

MailerSend is accessible for SMBs with clear pricing and easy onboarding. SparkPost requires sales contact and custom pricing—clearly enterprise-focused.

Predictive Analytics

SparkPost has Signals for predictive delivery and engagement analytics. MailerSend has standard analytics. For advanced insights, SparkPost wins.

Email Verification

Both offer email verification. MailerSend includes it by default. SparkPost has it as a feature.

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 accessible SMB transactional. Choose SparkPost for enterprise scale and predictive analytics.

Frequently Asked Questions

For enterprise scale and predictive analytics, yes. For SMBs wanting accessible transactional with verification, MailerSend is better.

Yes, available as a feature. MailerSend includes it by default in plans.

Predictive analytics for engagement and deliverability. Advanced feature not available in MailerSend.

Yes. SparkPost was acquired by MessageBird (now Bird). Some uncertainty about future direction.

MailerSend has clear pricing. SparkPost requires sales contact but can be cost-effective at high volume.

Contact SparkPost sales. Update API integration. Set up account configuration.

Sign up for MailerSend. Update API integration. Simpler onboarding process.

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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