2025 Comparison
Looking for a Mailgun Alternative?
Mailgun's trial only sends to pre-verified recipient addresses, and paid plans start at $35/month. SendCraft gives you 1,000 emails/month free to any address, forever — with self-hosting and automation included.
Why developers leave Mailgun
Restricted trial
Mailgun's free trial forces you to verify every recipient manually before sending. You can't test real email delivery without jumping through hoops.
Short trial window
5,000 emails over 3 months isn't truly free — it's a time-limited trial. After that you pay $35/month minimum.
No built-in automation
Mailgun focuses purely on email delivery. Marketing automation, drip sequences, and campaign management require additional tools or integrations.
Feature comparison: Mailgun vs SendCraft
| Feature | Mailgun | SendCraft |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 5,000 emails/3 months trial | 1,000/month forever |
| Trial restrictions | Verified recipients only | Any recipient |
| Pricing at 50K emails | $35/month | From ₹299/month |
| SMTP relay | Yes | Yes (port 2587) |
| REST API | Yes | Yes |
| Email automation | No built-in automation | Built-in drip sequences |
| Self-hosted option | No | Yes |
| Real-time analytics | Yes | Yes (all plans) |
| Open source | No | Yes |
Send your first email via REST API
// Node.js — works with any framework
const res = await fetch('https://api.sendcraft.online/api/emails', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY',
},
body: JSON.stringify({
to: 'recipient@example.com',
from: 'you@yourdomain.com',
subject: 'Hello from SendCraft',
html: '<p>Your email content here</p>',
}),
});
// Response: { success: true, messageId: 'em_...', status: 'queued' }Frequently asked questions
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