Resend vs SendGrid

The email API that actually works, because who has time for SMTP headaches? meets the email delivery workhorse that makes sending transactional emails feel like a breeze, until you hit the pricing wall. Here's our take.

Resend

Nice Pick

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

SendGrid

The email delivery workhorse that makes sending transactional emails feel like a breeze, until you hit the pricing wall.

Pros

• Scalable
• Marketing + transactional
• Mature
• Reliable deliverability with strong inbox placement rates
• Easy-to-use APIs and SMTP integration for quick setup
• Comprehensive analytics and tracking tools for email performance

Cons

• Clunky UI
• Support issues
• Twilio complexity
• Pricing can escalate quickly with high email volumes
• Limited customization options for advanced email workflows

The Verdict

Use Resend if: You want react email and can live with newer.

Use SendGrid if: You prioritize scalable over what Resend offers.

The Bottom Line

Resend wins

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