SMTP Server vs SendGrid

Developers should learn about SMTP servers when building applications that need to send transactional emails (e meets developers should use sendgrid when building applications that require automated email sending, such as user registration confirmations, password resets, newsletters, or marketing campaigns. Here's our take.

SMTP Server

Nice Pick

Developers should learn about SMTP servers when building applications that need to send transactional emails (e

Pros

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• Related to: email-protocols, postfix

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

SendGrid

Developers should use SendGrid when building applications that require automated email sending, such as user registration confirmations, password resets, newsletters, or marketing campaigns

Pros

• It is particularly valuable for handling high-volume email traffic, improving deliverability through dedicated IPs and reputation management, and simplifying compliance with regulations like GDPR and CAN-SPAM
• Related to: email-api, transactional-email

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. SMTP Server is a tool while SendGrid is a platform. We picked SMTP Server based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

SMTP Server wins

Based on overall popularity. SMTP Server is more widely used, but SendGrid excels in its own space.