A SendGrid alternative that doesn’t cost a fortune

Built for developers and marketers who want reliable email delivery without the SendGrid complexity. Maileroo gives you simple SMTP setup, a powerful Email API, and pricing that makes more sense as you grow.

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Special Offer: Get 50% off when switching from SendGrid. Use code WELCOME50

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Why Switch to Maileroo?

SendGrid can make sending emails feel complex. Maileroo is designed for simplicity, with a clean, user-friendly interface that gets you from sign-up to sending in no time. Make the switch today.

Budget-Friendly

Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, Maileroo offers a budget-friendly pricing plan that fits your needs.

Free Dedicated IPs

Plans with 250K emails or more include a dedicated IP, giving you more control over sender reputation without extra fees.

Better Visibility

We provide real-time email delivery tracking, so you can see when your emails are sent, delivered, opened, and clicked.

Go Live in Minutes

From sign up to sending your first email, Maileroo makes it easy to get started! Spend less time setting up and more time sending.

All-in-One Platform

Send emails, verify addresses, manage inbound mail, and run campaigns from one platform.

Full Control and Security

Restrict SMTP credentials to specific IPs and domains for enhanced security and control. Easier to meet compliance requirements.

From Startup to Scale. We've Got You Covered!

Get 3,000 emails a month on us. Upgrade only when necessary.

Pick a Plan That Fits Your Needs

3,000

3,000

1,000,000

3,000

Total Emails Per Month

Free

Per Month

$0.00

Per 1,000 Emails

Why Teams Choose Maileroo Over SendGrid

Maileroo is built for teams that want email delivery to feel easier to manage. You get simple setup, clear pricing, real-time analytics, and support from people who understand email delivery.

Simple setup: We built Maileroo to be more user-friendly from the first login. No maze of technical jargon. No dashboard full of buttons you do not need. Just a cleaner way to send and manage email.

Transparent pricing: Get affordable plans without sacrificing quality, and without the hidden fees that come with larger email platforms.

Reliable delivery tools: Use SMTP, API sending, authentication, analytics, and dedicated IP options to support stronger delivery.

Real support: Talk to people who actually understand email. DNS acting up? Deliverability looking weird? Setup not behaving? We’ll help you sort it.

More in one place: Send emails, verify addresses, manage inbound routes, run campaigns, and track performance from one platform.

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#1 SendGrid Alternative

Compare Maileroo and SendGrid

A quick look at how Maileroo and SendGrid compare across pricing, sending tools, tracking, deliverability features, and support.

Features
Base Plan Pricing
$19.95
$10.00
Free Tier Emails/Day
100
100
Searchable Email Activity
3-7 Days
14 Days
SMTP Relay
Email API
API Documentation
Email Address Validation API
Inbound Email Processing
Email Templates
Email Campaigns / Newsletters
Dedicated IP Addresses
Free Dedicated IPs
Automated IP Warmup
Dedicated IP Pooling
SPF / DKIM / DMARC
Custom Domain Tracking
SSL-Powered Tracking
SMTP Credential IP Restrictions
Real-Time Analytics
Per Country Statistics
Bounce Classification
Suppression Management
Webhooks
Technical Support
Data Residency
Depends
Average Setup Time
30+ mins
~5 mins
Affiliate Program
WordPress Integration

The All-in-One Alternative to SendGrid

SMTP Relay & Email API

SMTP Relay & Email API

Integrate in minutes, not hours. Drop in SMTP credentials or use our RESTful API. No complex SDKs or convoluted setup wizards required.

Real-time Logging

Real-time Logging

14 days of searchable email history included on every plan. Track sends, deliveries, opens, clicks, and bounces as they happen.

Statistics & Analytics

Statistics & Analytics

Per-country breakdowns, bounce classification, and real-time dashboards that give you actionable insights, not just raw numbers.

Branded Tracking Links

Branded Tracking Links

Track opens and clicks under your own domain with automatic SSL provisioning. Better deliverability, stronger brand trust.

Webhooks

Webhooks

Push delivery events directly to your app in real time. Bounces, opens, clicks, spam reports. React instantly without polling any API.

Inbound Routing

Inbound Routing

Ditch the no-reply address. Route incoming emails to your app or inbox automatically. Handle replies, support tickets, and more.

Switch from SendGrid
in Under 5 Minutes

No migration drama. Swap your SMTP credentials and start sending through Maileroo, with emails delivered in under 1.5 seconds. Prefer an API? Maileroo’s RESTful API is clearly documented and quick to set up.

You also get real-time tracking, searchable delivery logs, and support from people who can help if anything needs a hand along the way.

SMTP Configuration & Email API Code
Engineer-led Support

Real Support from Real Engineers, Not Bots

Tired of waiting days for a SendGrid support reply? Maileroo’s engineers respond quickly and explain things in language you can actually understand.

Get help with DNS setup, deliverability, integrations, and account questions through email and live chat.

Fast answers. Real solutions. No runaround.

See Maileroo in Action

See how developers use Maileroo’s SMTP Relay and Email API to send, track, and manage emails from one place. Watch the demo today.

Experience the Difference

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Vincent Turner

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UNO Home Loans

“In 20+ years of having to use mail services for system emails Maileroo is by far the best service I've found. Reliable, fast, great service & support, reporting and a host of small features that you didn't realise you needed until you do! Highly recommended.”

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Why Teams Are Switching to Maileroo

Premium Support

Support That Actually Helps

Talk to engineers who know email inside out. No bots, no ticket queues, no copy-paste replies. Just fast, helpful answers via email and live chat whenever you need them.

99.99% Uptime

99.99% Uptime, Zero Excuses

SendGrid outages can cost you deliverability and trust. Maileroo runs on cloud infrastructure designed for 99.99% uptime, so your transactional and marketing emails go out on time, every time.

Scale Effortlessly

From Hundreds to Millions

Send a few hundred emails today and a few million tomorrow. Maileroo scales seamlessly with your business without performance drops, throttling, or surprise fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Maileroo is an email delivery service that allows you to send emails from your app or website. You can send emails using our SMTP relay or HTTP API. We take care of the technical details, like deliverability, IP reputation management, and scaling of the email infrastructure, while you can focus on what you do best — building great apps.
Transactional emails are emails sent by your app or website in response to a user’s behavior. Examples include welcome emails, password resets, order confirmations, and payment receipts. Transactional emails are different from marketing emails, which are bulk emails sent to many recipients at once, like a newsletter.
You can send transactional emails with Maileroo using our SMTP relay or HTTP API. Whether you prefer the simplicity of SMTP or the flexibility of an API, we’ve got you covered.
We accept all major credit / debit cards including Visa, Mastercard and American Express through our payments partners, Paddle and Stripe. We also offer PayPal and Cryptocurrency payments when paying annually.
We send frequent reminders before you reach your monthly email limit, and if you hit it, a 12% buffer is applied. After the buffer is exceeded, further emails will be dropped.
Yes! We offer a 50% discount for non-profits and open-source projects. Please get in touch with us to apply.
Yes! Our free plan allows you to send up to 3,000 emails per month. You can upgrade to a paid plan at any time to send more emails.
We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee for all plans. If you’re not satisfied with Maileroo, we’ll refund your payment in full.
You can cancel your plan at any time. If you cancel your plan, you will not be charged again. You will continue to have access to your plan until the end of your billing cycle.
Dedicated IP addresses are provided for free on our plans that include 250,000 emails per month or more. Additional dedicated IP addresses can be purchased for $50 per month each.
We automatically track email opens and clicks for all emails sent through Maileroo. You can view this data in your Maileroo dashboard.
Yes! We provide official libraries for popular programming languages including PHP, Laravel, Node.js, Python, Go, .NET, and Java. You can find these libraries on our API documentation page.
When adding a domain to Maileroo, we automatically generate DKIM and SPF records for you. You can add these records to your DNS provider to authenticate your emails.
We offer support from our internal ticketing system. Our team is available from 9 AM to 5 PM (Australian Eastern Standard Time) throughout the week.
All new accounts start with an hourly sending limit to help prevent abuse. This limit automatically increases as your account builds a positive sending history. If you need a higher limit sooner, you can request an increase through our support team. The process only takes a few minutes, and requests are usually reviewed within three business hours.
You can send a variety of emails, including newsletters, promotional campaigns, announcements, event invitations, and automated drip sequences. Maileroo supports both one-time sends and recurring campaigns.
Absolutely. Maileroo allows you to segment your email lists based on a variety of factors, even custom fields enabling more targeted and personalized email marketing campaigns.
Yes, Maileroo offers real-time analytics that track important metrics such as open rates, click-through rates, bounce rates, and delivery rates. Our detailed reporting tools help you measure performance and optimize future campaigns.
Yes, Maileroo offers A/B testing for subject lines, email content, and design. This allows you to test different versions of your emails and identify which performs best, improving your campaign effectiveness over time.

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