Compare SendWP
SendWP vs Mailgun
SendWP keeps a longer WordPress email history; Mailgun offers a free allowance and a developer API.
The details, side by side.
Compare the email allowance as well as the price. Plugin-only prices do not include a sending provider. Last checked October 2026. On a phone, swipe the table to see both options.
| What matters | SendWP | Mailgun |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sending service with its own WordPress plugin | Email API service with a WordPress plugin |
| What you set up | Install SendWP, connect your site and follow the domain authentication steps. No separate sending provider. | Connect a Mailgun account through its plugin and configure your sending domain. |
| Price including sending | Basic $9/month or $99/year (1,000 emails a month); Premium $19/month or $199/year (10,000 emails a month); Pro $39/month or $399/year (Unlimited emails a month). Per site; first month $1 on monthly plans. | Basic $15/month for 10,000 emails; Foundation $35/month for 50,000. |
| Free tier | No ongoing free tier; the first-month offer applies to monthly plans. | 100 emails/day. |
| Email logs | At least 30 days of hosted, searchable email logs on every plan. | 1 day on Free and Basic; 5 days on Foundation. The WordPress plugin has no delivery logs. |
| Domain authentication | Exact DKIM, SPF and DMARC records, DNS host detection and record checks. One-click setup on supported hosts. | Configure your sending domain with the service; assistance details not verified. |
| Support | Basic: Email support; Premium: Email support; Pro: Premium support. Help with your site’s email, from setup through delivery issues. | Ticket support included on free plans. |
| WordPress fit | Built for email sent through WordPress’s own mail function, including forms, resets and receipts. | Developer-oriented email service with a WordPress plugin. |
Where SendWP wins
Less to manage.
More clarity.
Keep the trail when an email question arrives late. SendWP includes at least 30 days of logs on every plan.
One subscription covers sending, hosted logs, a 30-day overview and help with your WordPress email. See what’s included.
Making the move
A short path
to SendWP.
Your old provider’s logs stay with that provider. Save any history you need before closing an account.
- Connect your site. Download SendWP and follow the Getting Started guide to install and connect the plugin.
- Authenticate your domain. Add the exact records shown and wait for the checks to confirm them. Keep records still used by your other mail services.
- Use one WordPress mail route. Disable the previous mail-routing plugin when SendWP is ready. Check your log as ordinary site email comes through, then retire an unused provider subscription when you no longer need it.
Frequently asked questions
Something else on your mind? Ask us.
Do I need another sending provider with SendWP?
No. SendWP is the sending service. Its plugin connects the email WordPress already sends, with no separate provider account or SMTP settings.
Is Mailgun free?
100 emails/day. Basic $15/month for 10,000 emails; Foundation $35/month for 50,000.
Does authenticated sending guarantee the inbox?
No sender can guarantee inbox placement. Authentication helps prove the email came from your domain. A delivered status means the receiving mail server accepted it, not that it reached a particular folder.
Can I keep my forms and store plugins?
Yes. SendWP routes email sent through WordPress’s own mail function. Your forms, password resets and store receipts can keep using that path. Plugins using a separate email API need their own configuration.
Competitor details from their public pricing and plugin pages, last checked October 2026.
Plans and features can change. Confirm current terms with the provider before choosing.
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