Resend vs Mailgun

The email API that actually works, because who has time for SMTP headaches? meets the email api that actually works, because who has time to debug smtp?. Here's our take.

Resend

The email API that actually works, because who has time for SMTP headaches?

Pros

• React Email
• Great DX
• Modern API
• Good free tier
• Dead-simple API that gets emails out the door in minutes
• Built-in analytics and webhooks for real-time tracking
• High deliverability rates without the black-box magic
• Clean, modern dashboard that doesn't make you want to cry

Cons

• Newer
• Less features
• Smaller scale
• Limited to email—no SMS or other channels, so you'll need another tool for that
• Pricing can get spicy if you're blasting millions of emails monthly

Mailgun

Nice Pick

The email API that actually works, because who has time to debug SMTP?

Pros

• Reliable deliverability with built-in spam and bounce handling
• Easy-to-use REST API for quick integration
• Detailed analytics and logging for tracking email performance

Cons

• Pricing can spike with high-volume sends
• Limited free tier compared to some competitors

The Verdict

Use Mailgun if: You want reliable deliverability with built-in spam and bounce handling and can live with pricing can spike with high-volume sends.

Use Resend if: You prioritize react email over what Mailgun offers.

The Bottom Line

Mailgun wins

The email API that actually works, because who has time to debug SMTP?