Feature comparison
Brevo vs Emailit
Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) is an all-in-one marketing suite with a free tier and subscriptions. Emailit is a focused PAYG email platform with owned EU infrastructure and no required subscription.
The core difference
Emailit is for teams that want fair email sending. API, SMTP, campaigns, never-expiring credits, and a fully owned Prague data center.
Brevo bundles email, SMS, chat, and CRM features for SMBs, with free daily sending limits and monthly plans as you grow.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Emailit | Brevo |
|---|---|---|
| API | Yes | Yes: SMTP/API |
| SMTP | Yes | Yes |
| Dashboard UI | Yes | Yes: marketing-centric |
| Rate limits | 100/day free; from 5,000/day after any credit purchase or on Pro and Business | Free ~300/day; plans raise limits |
| Marketing campaigns | Yes: credit-based | Yes: core strength |
| Webhooks | Yes | Yes |
| Inbound email | Yes | Limited / product-dependent |
| Data residency / infrastructure | EU: owned DC in Prague | EU company with cloud hosting |
| Uptime | 99.9% | Published status |
| Pricing model | Free plan, then Pro and Business with included credits; purchased credits never expire | Free tier + monthly subscriptions |
| No subscription requiredUnique | Credits only | Paid plans for higher volume/features |
| Owned Prague DCUnique | Fully owned sending infrastructure | Brevo-operated cloud platform |
| CRM / SMS / chat suiteUnique | Email-focused platform | Multi-channel marketing suite |
| Free daily sending | 100 emails/day free; 5,000/day after any credit purchase | Free tier (~300 emails/day) |
Pricing comparison
Pricing as of July 2026. Competitor prices change. Always verify on their site. Brevo →
| Emailit | Brevo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free / entry | Free: 3,000 emails/mo on Pay as you go | Free ~300/day; paid from ~$9+/mo |
| ~100k emails | Pro: $25/mo ($20 billed yearly) with 100k included | Mid paid plan depending on volume |
| ~1M emails | ~$115/mo on Pro (100k included, then $0.10/1k) | Higher subscription tiers |
| Unused volume | Purchased credits never expire | Daily/monthly limits |
| Multi-channel | Email (+ optional add-ons) | Email + SMS + CRM tools |
Brevo plans mix email volume with multi-channel features. Compare apples-to-apples on email alone.
When to choose
When to choose Emailit
- Email sending is the product, not SMS/CRM bundling
- You want PAYG credits that never expire
- Owned Prague infrastructure matters
- Developer API/SMTP is the primary interface
When to choose Brevo
- You want email + SMS + CRM in one vendor
- A free daily tier is enough to start
- Marketing automation suite UX matters more than send economics
FAQ
Is Emailit cheaper than Brevo?
For pure email volume, Emailit plans and credits are often more predictable and competitive, especially once you outgrow Brevo’s free daily limits.
Does Emailit include CRM like Brevo?
No. Emailit focuses on email delivery (API, SMTP, campaigns). Use your own CRM if needed.
Are both EU-friendly?
Both serve EU customers. Emailit differentiates with a fully owned data center in Prague for sending infrastructure.
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