SendPigeon vs Resend: Which Email API Should You Choose?

Resend has become a popular choice for developers who want a modern email API. But if you're running multiple projects, their pricing might not work in your favor.

Here's an honest comparison to help you decide.

The Multi-Domain Problem

Most developers don't have just one project. You might have a SaaS app, a side project, a client site, and a personal blog—all needing transactional email.

With Resend's free tier, you get one domain. Want to add more? That's $20/month for their Pro plan.

If you're sending 200 emails across 5 domains, you're paying $240/year.

Pricing Comparison

SendPigeon is built for developers with multiple projects. You get generous domain limits without paying enterprise prices.

API Comparison

Both have clean, modern APIs. Here's how they compare:

Resend:

import { Resend } from 'resend'
const resend = new Resend('re_...')
 
await resend.emails.send({
  from: 'hello@myapp.com',
  to: 'user@example.com',
  subject: 'Welcome!',
  html: '<h1>Hello</h1>'
})

SendPigeon:

await fetch('https://api.sendpigeon.dev/v1/emails', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer sp_live_...',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    from: 'hello@myapp.com',
    to: 'user@example.com',
    subject: 'Welcome!',
    html: '<h1>Hello</h1>'
  })
})

Both are straightforward. SendPigeon's REST API works with any language—no SDK required.

Feature Comparison

Resend has more SDKs and tracking features. SendPigeon focuses on the essentials with better pricing.

When to Choose Resend

• You need SDKs for Python, Go, Ruby, or other languages
• You want React Email integration for designing templates
• You need open and click tracking
• You only have 1-2 domains and the free tier works

When to Choose SendPigeon

• You have 3+ projects needing email
• You want predictable, low pricing
• You don't need marketing-style tracking
• You prefer paying for what you use, not arbitrary limits

The Bottom Line

Resend is a great product. But their pricing assumes you're a company with one product.

If you're a developer shipping multiple projects, you're paying enterprise prices for hobby usage.

SendPigeon gives you room to grow: €5/mo for 10 domains, €15 for unlimited.

Same modern developer experience. Better fit for how you actually work.