Email sending

Cheaper alternatives to SendGrid

2 tools say they do the same job as SendGrid for less. Ranked by the savings each one claims, with a link to the source.

1. Mailburger

mailburger.io

€20/mo vs $60/mo

Mailburger Pro covers 50,000 contacts and 500,000 emails a month for €20, while SendGrid Marketing Campaigns with automation starts at $60 a month for 10,000 contacts (Advanced 10K); automations start at €5 on Mailburger Grow vs $60 for SendGrid Advanced at 10,000 contacts.

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2. OwnMailServer

ownmailserver.com

$0.20 per 1,000 emails

OwnMailServer's pay-as-you-go hosted platform is $0.20 per 1,000 emails ($20 at 100k, $50 at 250k, $100 at 500k, $200 at 1M) versus SendGrid Essentials/Pro ($34.95–$89.95 at 100k, about $249 at 300k, about $499 at 500k, about $799 at 1M as of October 2026); with a dedicated IP, SendGrid Pro is about $499 at 500k against $100 on their platform.

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Questions

What is the cheapest alternative to SendGrid?

Each tool below lists its own pricing. Check the source link on each listing for current prices.

Is there a free alternative to SendGrid?

None of the current listings lead with a free plan. Several have low starting prices; see each listing.

How do I switch away from SendGrid?

Export your data first, test a small import into the new tool, run both for a week, then cancel before your renewal date. Our switching guide walks through it step by step. Read the guide.

Are these prices checked?

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Listings checked 2026-11-10. Sponsored listings are labeled and never change the ranking.