Feature comparison
Mailgun vs Emailit
Mailgun is a full-featured email API platform on subscription plans (with limited legacy PAYG). Emailit is PAYG credits by default, with an owned Prague data center and no required subscription.
The core difference
Emailit owns its sending stack in Prague, sells never-expiring credits, and keeps the product focused on fair sending economics with API, SMTP, and campaigns.
Mailgun (Sinch) is a comprehensive email API suite: powerful inbound/routing/validation features, typically sold via monthly plans, with EU residency options on their cloud.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Emailit | Mailgun |
|---|---|---|
| API | Yes | Yes: full email API |
| SMTP | Yes | Yes |
| Dashboard UI | Yes | Yes |
| Rate limits | 100/day free; from 5,000/day after any credit purchase or on Pro and Business | Plan-based (Foundation caps are common) |
| Marketing campaigns | Yes: credit-based | Available / add-on depending on package |
| Webhooks | Yes | Yes |
| Inbound email | Yes | Yes: strong inbound parsing/routing |
| Data residency / infrastructure | EU: owned DC in Prague | EU/US residency options on Mailgun cloud |
| Uptime | 99.9% | Published status / plan SLA |
| Pricing model | Free plan, then Pro and Business with included credits; purchased credits never expire | Primarily subscription (Flex limited for new customers) |
| Fully owned DCUnique | Owned Prague DC, no third-party sending stack | Sinch-operated cloud regions |
| No subscription requiredUnique | Credits only | Plans are the default path |
| Advanced inbound/routingUnique | Inbound supported | Deep parsing, routes, and validations |
| Email validation productUnique | Verification credits available | Mature validations suite |
Pricing comparison
Pricing as of July 2026. Competitor prices change. Always verify on their site. Mailgun →
| Emailit | Mailgun | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Free: 3,000 emails/mo on Pay as you go | Basic often ~$15-35/mo for low volume |
| ~100k emails | Pro: $25/mo ($20 billed yearly) with 100k included | Scale plans, typically subscription + overages |
| ~1M emails | ~$115/mo on Pro (100k included, then $0.10/1k) | Higher monthly commitment |
| Unused volume | Purchased credits never expire | Monthly plan volume |
| EU focus | Owned Prague DC | EU residency available as a cloud option |
Mailgun Foundation/Scale packaging and Flex availability change. Verify current offers.
When to choose
When to choose Emailit
- You want EU sending on a fully owned data center, not just a residency toggle
- PAYG credits beat Mailgun subscriptions for your usage
- You want a simpler pricing story
- You still need API, SMTP, inbound, and campaigns
When to choose Mailgun
- You need advanced inbound routing and validation suites
- Your team already standardized on Mailgun APIs
- Sinch/Mailgun enterprise contracts fit procurement
FAQ
How does Emailit’s EU story differ from Mailgun?
Mailgun offers EU data residency on their cloud. Emailit operates a fully owned data center in Prague and does not use a third-party sending stack.
Is Emailit cheaper than Mailgun?
For many senders yes. Emailit’s free plan and never-expiring credits avoid monthly plan floors and unused allotments that reset.
Does Emailit replace Mailgun inbound?
Emailit supports inbound email. If you rely on complex Mailgun routes and parsing rules, compare feature depth carefully before switching.
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