Feature comparison

Resend vs Emailit

Resend is the developer-favorite email API with subscription tiers and excellent DX. Emailit is pay-as-you-go credits with no required subscription, competitive pricing, and an owned EU data center.

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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 focuses on fair PAYG economics: buy credits that never expire, send via API or SMTP, and run on a fully owned Prague data center with 99.9% uptime, no monthly plan required to send.

Resend

Resend focuses on delightful developer experience: React Email, clean APIs, and a modern dashboard, typically billed on monthly subscription tiers with included volume.

Feature comparison

Feature Emailit Resend
API
Yes: REST API + SDKs
Yes: excellent DX-focused API
SMTP
Yes
Yes
Dashboard UI
Yes
Yes: polished modern UI
Rate limits
Starts ~2 msg/s, ~5k/day (raisable) Plan-based; free tier often capped daily
Marketing campaigns
Yes: credit-based
 Transactional-focused (broadcast tools evolving)
Webhooks
Yes
Yes
Inbound email
Yes
Yes: (product-dependent)
Data residency / infrastructure
EU: owned DC in Prague Hosted SaaS (check current regions)
Uptime
99.9% Published status page
Pricing model
PAYG credits, never expire Monthly subscription tiers
No subscription to send Unique
Credits only Plans required for meaningful volume
Owned Prague DC Unique
Fully owned, no third-party sending stack Third-party hosted infrastructure
React Email / DX polish Unique
API-first with standard SDKs Best-in-class React Email workflow
Free developer tier Unique
Buy a starter credit pack Free tier with monthly/daily caps

Pricing comparison

Pricing as of July 2026. Resend pricing →

Emailit Resend
Getting started $20 for 100k credits Free tier (~3k/mo typical) then Pro ~$20/mo for ~50k
~100k emails $20 (~$0.20/1k) Often Scale-tier pricing (~$90/mo for ~100k) or overages
~1M emails $140 (~$0.14/1k) Custom / higher tiers, usually subscription-heavy
Unused volume Credits never expire Monthly allowance resets
Required subscription No Yes for production volume beyond free

Resend plan names and included volumes change over time. Verify on resend.com/pricing.

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When to choose

When to choose Emailit

  • You want production volume without a monthly subscription
  • Credits that never expire beat resetting monthly allowances
  • EU-owned infrastructure is a hard requirement
  • Per-email economics at scale matter more than React-specific DX

When to choose Resend

  • React Email and cutting-edge DX are the top priority
  • You prefer a free tier to prototype before paying
  • You are happy paying a monthly SaaS fee for polish and brand

FAQ

Is Emailit cheaper than Resend?
For steady production volume, Emailit’s PAYG credits are often significantly cheaper than Resend subscription tiers, especially above free-tier limits.
Does Emailit support a modern API like Resend?
Yes. Emailit offers a REST API, SMTP, webhooks, and SDKs. Resend still leads on React Email-centric DX.
Do I need a subscription with Emailit?
No. Buy credits when you need them. Credits never expire. Only some add-ons are subscription-based.
Where is Emailit hosted vs Resend?
Emailit operates a fully owned data center in Prague. Resend is a hosted SaaS. Check their docs for current region details.

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Buy credits that never expire. No subscription required. Owned data center in Prague with 99.9% uptime.

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