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.

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Owned Prague DC

No third-party sending stack

99.9% uptime

Built for reliable delivery

PAYG credits

No subscription required

The core difference

Emailit

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

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
Starts ~2 msg/s, ~5k/day (raisable) 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
PAYG credits, never expire Primarily subscription (Flex limited for new customers)
Fully owned DC Unique
Owned Prague DC, no third-party sending stack Sinch-operated cloud regions
No subscription required Unique
Credits only Plans are the default path
Advanced inbound/routing Unique
Inbound supported Deep parsing, routes, and validations
Email validation product Unique
Verification credits available Mature validations suite

Pricing comparison

Pricing as of July 2026. Mailgun pricing →

Emailit Mailgun
Entry $20 for 100k credits Basic often ~$15-35/mo for low volume
~100k emails $20 (~$0.20/1k) Scale plans, typically subscription + overages
~1M emails $140 (~$0.14/1k) Higher monthly commitment
Unused volume 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.

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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 credit packs 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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