An honest comparison to help you pick the right email tool in 2026.
| Feature | Brevo | Mailgun |
|---|---|---|
| Category | ||
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Paid Plan | $9/mo | $15/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
| Best For | Small businesses that want transactional email and marketing automation in one affordable tool | Developers who need flexible email infrastructure with inbound processing and validation |
| Feature 1 | Transactional + marketing | Email validation |
| Feature 2 | Free tier (300 emails/day) | Inbound routing |
| Feature 3 | SMS & WhatsApp | Analytics |
| Feature 4 | Built-in CRM | Suppressions |
| Feature 5 | Automation workflows | IP management |
| Website | Brevo | Mailgun |
Brevo and Mailgun are both popular choices in the email category, but they serve different types of developers. Brevo is all-in-one email platform (formerly Sendinblue) combining transactional email, marketing campaigns, SMS, and a lightweight CRM. Meanwhile, Mailgun is email API service by Sinch for sending, receiving, and tracking email with powerful routing and validation.
Both tools offer free tiers, which means you can try each one before committing. Brevo's paid plan starts at $9/mo, while Mailgun's starts at $15/mo.
Brevo stands out with Transactional + marketing and Free tier (300 emails/day), while Mailgun differentiates itself through Email validation and Inbound routing. The right choice depends on which capabilities matter most for your workflow. Ultimately, small businesses that want transactional email and marketing automation in one affordable tool, while Mailgun is best for developers who need flexible email infrastructure with inbound processing and validation.
Brevo: Free tier available. Paid plans start at $9/mo. Enterprise pricing: Custom.
Mailgun: Free tier available. Paid plans start at $15/mo. Enterprise pricing: Custom.
Choose Brevo if you value transactional + marketing and free tier (300 emails/day). Go with Mailgun if developers who need flexible email infrastructure with inbound processing and validation. Both are solid email options in 2026 — the best pick depends on your team size, budget, and technical requirements. We recommend trying both (especially if they have free tiers) before committing to one.
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