When it comes to choosing a fully managed email platform, pricing is often the deciding factor. Most email service providers charge premium rates for managed infrastructure, often with hidden fees and complex pricing tiers.
SelfMailKit Cloud changes the game with transparent, affordable pricing that's designed to grow with your business without breaking the bank.
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What is SelfMailKit Cloud?
SelfMailKit Cloud is our fully managed email service where we handle everything for you:
- Complete infrastructure management - No technical setup required
- Automatic domain configuration - We handle DNS and authentication
- Built-in deliverability optimization - Pre-warmed IPs and reputation management
- Native inbox support - Receive and manage replies directly
- Zero additional costs - No hidden fees for infrastructure
Want to understand what makes SelfMailKit unique beyond just pricing? Read our comprehensive guide: Why SelfMailKit.com is different.
SelfMailKit Cloud Pricing
Our Cloud pricing is refreshingly simple and transparent:
What's included in every plan:
- Unlimited domains, audiences, and contacts - No artificial restrictions
- Native inbox with reply management - Handle responses seamlessly
- Advanced analytics and tracking - Detailed campaign insights
- API access and integrations - Full developer tools included
- 24/7 support - Fast, helpful responses without premium tiers
- No additional infrastructure costs - Everything included in one price
Pricing Comparison: SelfMailKit Cloud vs Competitors
Compare SelfMailKit Cloud's transparent, all-inclusive pricing with major email service providers. All calculations include typical additional fees and hidden costs.
SelfMailKit Cloud vs Resend
At 50,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $29/month (everything included)
- Resend: $360/month (base price + infrastructure markup)
- Monthly savings: $331
- Annual savings: $3,972
At 250,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $99/month (everything included)
- Resend: $1,300/month (enterprise pricing required)
- Monthly savings: $1,201
- Annual savings: $14,412
At 1,000,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $319/month (everything included)
- Resend: $3,600/month (custom enterprise pricing)
- Monthly savings: $3,281
- Annual savings: $39,372
SelfMailKit Cloud vs SendGrid
At 50,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $29/month (everything included)
- SendGrid: $320/month (Pro plan + API fees + contact storage)
- Monthly savings: $291
- Annual savings: $3,492
At 250,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $99/month (everything included)
- SendGrid: $1,080/month (Premier plan + additional fees)
- Monthly savings: $981
- Annual savings: $11,772
At 1,000,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $319/month (everything included)
- SendGrid: $2,950/month (Enterprise plan + API costs)
- Monthly savings: $2,631
- Annual savings: $31,572
SelfMailKit Cloud vs Mailgun
At 50,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $29/month (everything included)
- Mailgun: $280/month (Foundation plan + validation + overages)
- Monthly savings: $251
- Annual savings: $3,012
At 250,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $99/month (everything included)
- Mailgun: $890/month (Scale plan + additional costs)
- Monthly savings: $791
- Annual savings: $9,492
At 1,000,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $319/month (everything included)
- Mailgun: $2,400/month (Enterprise plan + high-volume fees)
- Monthly savings: $2,081
- Annual savings: $24,972
SelfMailKit Cloud vs Postmark
At 50,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $29/month (everything included)
- Postmark: $300/month (Broadcast plan + feature costs)
- Monthly savings: $271
- Annual savings: $3,252
At 250,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $99/month (everything included)
- Postmark: $950/month (High-volume plan + extras)
- Monthly savings: $851
- Annual savings: $10,212
At 1,000,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $319/month (everything included)
- Postmark: $2,700/month (Enterprise plan + additional features)
- Monthly savings: $2,381
- Annual savings: $28,572
Summary: Your Savings with SelfMailKit Cloud
At 50,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $29 vs Average competitor: $315
- You save: $286/month ($3,432/year)
At 250,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $99 vs Average competitor: $1,055
- You save: $956/month ($11,472/year)
At 1,000,000 emails/month:
- SelfMailKit Cloud: $319 vs Average competitor: $2,913
- You save: $2,594/month ($31,128/year)
🚨 Hidden Costs Other Platforms Charge
Most email platforms advertise attractive base prices but hit you with additional costs:
Resend
- Massive infrastructure markup - They charge 20 times the actual infrastructure cost
- Complex pricing tiers - Different rates for different email types
- Enterprise requirement - 200K+ emails require custom enterprise pricing
- No native inbox - Need separate tools for reply management
SendGrid
- Feature-based pricing - Advanced features cost extra
- Contact storage fees - Charges for storing contact data
- API call limits - Additional costs for high API usage
- Support tiers - Better support costs more
Mailgun
- Validation costs - Email validation charged separately
- High-volume penalties - Steep price increases at higher volumes
- Limited support - Poor customer service without premium plans
Postmark
- Expensive plans - High base costs for managed features
- Resource restrictions - Limited domains and features on lower tiers
- Separate billing - Different pricing for transactional vs broadcast
Conclusion
SelfMailKit Cloud delivers exceptional value through transparent, all-inclusive pricing that scales with your business. While competitors burden you with hidden fees, complex pricing tiers, and enterprise requirements, we provide everything you need at a fraction of the cost.
Whether you're sending 50,000 or 1,000,000 emails monthly, you'll save thousands annually while getting superior features, unlimited resources, and dedicated support included from day one.
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