Overview
Mailtrap is best known for its Email Sandbox, a fake inbox that catches test emails from staging environments. Its Email API/SMTP product sends real transactional and bulk mail through an API, SDKs or SMTP relay, with a separate bulk stream so newsletters do not share a pipe with password resets. Inbound addresses with webhooks are available on all plans.
The free plan sends 4,000 emails a month but only 150 a day. Basic plans are low-cost for their volume: $15 for 10,000, $20 for 50,000 and $30 for 100,000 emails, with 3 users, 5 domains and 5 days of logs, but no dedicated IP and no click tracking. Business starts at $85 for 100,000 emails and adds a dedicated IP with automatic warm-up, reputation monitoring, SSO, sub-accounts, 100 users and 24/7 chat support.
Mailtrap lists SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance. Note that the monthly quota counts both sent and received emails.
Pricing and plans
Free tier
4,000 emails a month, 150 a day, 1 domain, 1 user, 3 days of logs
At the limit Not stated The vendor does not say what happens at the limit, or we have not found it yet.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 4,000 emails, 150/day, 1 domain, 3 days logs |
| Basic 10K | $15/mo | 3 users, 5 domains, 5 days logs, no dedicated IP |
| Basic 50K | $20/mo | 50,000 emails |
| Basic 100K | $30/mo | 100,000 emails |
| Business 100K | $85/mo | Dedicated IP, 100 users, 100 domains, 15 days logs, SSO |
| Business 500K | $300/mo | 500,000 emails |
| Enterprise 1.5M | $750/mo | 30 days logs, priority support; 2.5M for $1,250 |
What it does
- Email Sandbox
- A separate testing product that captures emails from dev and staging without delivering them.
- Bulk stream
- Send bulk mail over a separate stream via SMTP or API.
- Inbound email
- Dedicated inbound addresses with real-time webhooks and API access.
- Dedicated IP and warm-up
- Included on Business and Enterprise with automatic warm-up.
- Templates and SDKs
- Hosted templates referenced from the API, and official SDKs.
- Reputation monitoring
- Domain health alerts on Business and above.
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- $30 for 100,000 emails on Basic
- Testing sandbox and production sending from one vendor
- Inbound email on every plan
- SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001
Limitations
- Free plan capped at 150 emails a day
- Basic plans have no dedicated IP and no click tracking
- Sent and received emails share the monthly quota
- Short log retention on lower plans (3 to 5 days)
Who it suits
Good for
- Teams that already use Mailtrap for email testing
- Startups sending up to 100,000 emails on a small budget
- Apps that need inbound email cheaply
Look elsewhere if
- Teams that need weeks of logs without paying for Business
- Projects that must keep data in the EU
Alternatives to Mailtrap Email API/SMTP
| Tool | From | Free option | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|
| SparkPost Email sending API | $15/mo | Free tier | |
| Mailgun Email API and SMTP relay | $15/mo | Free tier | |
| Notifuse Open-source email platform | $19/mo | ||
| Resend Email API for developers | $20/mo | Free tier | |
| Lettermint Transactional and broadcast email API | €10/mo | Free tier | |
| Sweego Email and SMS API | €10/mo | Free tier |
Questions
Is Mailtrap free for sending email?
Yes, the free plan sends 4,000 emails a month, up to 150 a day, from one domain.
How much does Mailtrap cost for 100,000 emails?
$30 a month on Basic, or $85 a month on Business with a dedicated IP.
Is the Mailtrap sandbox included with sending plans?
No, Email Sandbox for testing has its own plans and prices.
Does Mailtrap support inbound email?
Yes, inbound addresses with webhooks and API access are available on all plans, and received emails count toward the quota.
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