SendPigeon vs SendGrid
SendGrid is one of the most established email platforms, trusted by thousands of companies. This comparison helps you understand the differences so you can choose the right fit for your needs.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | SendPigeon | SendGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Email sending API | ||
| Built-in email sandbox SendPigeon test keys capture emails in dashboard. SendGrid requires external tools like Mailtrap. | ||
| View sent email content SendPigeon shows full email body in dashboard. SendGrid shows delivery events only. | ||
| Email templates | ||
| Visual template editor Both offer visual editors. SendGrid's is more feature-rich for marketing emails. | ||
| Open & click tracking | ||
| Custom tracking domain | Pro plan | |
| Webhooks | ||
| Inbound email processing Both support receiving emails via webhooks. | ||
| Suppression management | ||
| Dedicated IP SendGrid offers dedicated IPs on higher plans. | ||
| Marketing campaigns Both support marketing emails. SendGrid has more advanced campaign features. | Starter+ | |
| TypeScript SDK | ||
| Python SDK | ||
| Go SDK | ||
| PHP SDK |
Pricing Comparison
SendPigeon
Free1,000 emails
$0/moStarter10,000 emails
$7/moGrowth30,000 emails
$15/moPro100,000 emails
$29/moAll plans include multiple domains. No per-email fees.
SendGrid
Free100/day emails
$0/moEssentials50,000 emails
From $19.95/moPro100,000 emails
From $89.95/moWhich Should You Choose?
Choose SendPigeon if...
- You want built-in email sandbox for testing without external tools
- You need to view actual email content in the dashboard, not just events
- You prefer simple, predictable pricing without per-email overages
- You're building transactional emails with occasional newsletters
- You want multiple sending domains without paying extra
Choose SendGrid if...
- You need dedicated IP addresses for high-volume sending
- You need advanced marketing automation and campaign features
- You need advanced email validation and address verification
- You require enterprise-grade compliance certifications
- You prefer an established provider with extensive documentation
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