--- title: "SendGrid Pricing 2026 | Capterra" description: "Learn more about SendGrid pricing plans including starting price, free versions and trials." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/204113/SendGrid/pricing/" page_type: "pricing" language: "en" --- # SendGrid Pricing - Overall rating: 4.2 out of 5 from [753 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/204113/SendGrid/reviews/) - Starting at $15.00 per month - Free trial: Available - Free version: Available - Credit card required: No --- ## How much does SendGrid cost? SendGrid has **6 different plans**. The pricing **starts at $15 usage based per month** with a free plan available. ### Free (For Marketers and developers) - Price: Contact vendor #### Free (For Marketers and developers) plan includes: - 2000 Contacts - 6000 Monthly Email Sends - Design & Code Editors - Segmentation - A/B Testing & Actionable Insights - Automation - 1 Sign-up Form - Analytics ### Basic (Marketing Campaigns Plans) - Price: $15.00 - Billing: Usage Based, Per Month #### Basic (Marketing Campaigns Plans) plan includes: - Design & Code Editors - Segmentation - A/B Testing & Actionable Insights - 10 Email Testing Credits - 5 Signup Forms - Ticket & Chat Support - 1 Teammate - 100,000 Contacts ### Advanced (Marketing Campaigns Plans)) - Price: $60.00 - Billing: Usage Based, Per Month #### Advanced (Marketing Campaigns Plans)) plan includes: - 60 Email Testing Credits - 15 Signup Forms - Guaranteed Response Times on Ticket, Chat, & Phone Support - 1,000 Teammates - Automation - Dedicated IP Included - 200,000 contacts - 1,000,000 Emails ### Essentials (Email API Plans) - Price: $19.95 - Billing: Usage Based, Per Month #### Essentials (Email API Plans) plan includes: - 1 teammate permission - Analytics - 2 Event Webhooks ### Pro (Email API Plans) - Price: $89.95 - Billing: Usage Based, Per Month #### Pro (Email API Plans) plan includes: - Analytics - Dedicated IP Included - Collaborate on emails using @ Mentions and Permalinks - Collision Detection - Shared Drafts - Approvals Workflows - 1,000 Teammates - Email Validation ### Custom/Premier - Price: Custom Quote #### Custom/Premier plan includes: - Source Analysis - Dedicated IP - Single Sign-On (SSO) --- ## Is SendGrid worth the price? ### Value for Money - Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 - Good or excellent value for money: 73% AI summary based on 139 value-for-money rating reviews: Some users report that SendGrid offers good value for money, particularly for small businesses and startups. They appreciate the availability of a free plan that allows sending 100 emails per day, which is beneficial for those just starting out. However, some reviewers feel that SendGrid's pricing can become expensive, especially for businesses with large subscriber lists or those needing advanced features. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of use: 4.1 - Customer service: 3.7 - Features: 4.1 - Ease of deployment: 3.9 - Likelihood to recommend: 68% Based on 753 total SendGrid reviews. --- ## How does SendGrid compare to other alternatives? SendGrid starts at $15 usage based per month. Explore how its pricing and plan options compare with top alternatives below. SendGrid pricing comparison | Product | Plans | Starting price | Free version | Free trial | Value for Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SendGrid — 4.2 out of 5 ([753 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/204113/SendGrid/reviews/)) | 6 plans | $15.00 /usage/mo | Available | Available | 4.0 | | [GMass](https://www.capterra.com/p/168452/GMass/) — 4.8 out of 5 ([1,419 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/168452/GMass/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $25.00 /mo | Not available | Available | 4.7 | | [Mailjet](https://www.capterra.com/p/130105/Mailjet/) — 4.2 out of 5 ([455 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/130105/Mailjet/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $9.00 /mo | Available | Available | 4.2 | | [Gmail](https://www.capterra.com/p/202338/Gmail/) — 4.8 out of 5 ([13,516 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/202338/Gmail/reviews/)) | 1 plan | Not available | Available | Available | 4.8 | | [Brevo](https://www.capterra.com/p/132996/brevo/) — 4.6 out of 5 ([3,512 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/132996/brevo/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $9.00 /usage/mo | Available | Not available | 4.5 | --- ## What reviewers say about SendGrid's pricing ### What they like - **SendGrid offers good value for money** Particularly for small businesses and startups. They appreciate the availability of a free plan that allows sending 100 emails per day, which is beneficial for those just starting out. - **The pricing structure to be flexible and scalable** Making it suitable for growing businesses. They also mention that the cost is generally lower compared to other email marketing platforms, and the platform provides a reliable and cost-effective email API solution. - **Users value the clear pricing levels and the ability to manage email campaigns from one place** Additionally, the free trial and the affordable paid versions are seen as advantageous. ### What holds them back - **SendGrid's pricing can become expensive** Especially for businesses with large subscriber lists or those needing advanced features. They mention that the tiered pricing model may not suit all business models and that the cost can increase significantly with the number of emails sent or contacts managed. - **Essential features like automation require additional payment** Which can be a drawback for small businesses. There are also concerns about the cost of dedicated IP addresses and the overall pricing structure being less competitive compared to other platforms. ## Price & value in reviewers' words * * * 4 out of 5 stars > "it has a free plan and no credit card required" Reviewer: Antonella S. Role: Owner * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "Sendgrid is really userfriendly and budget friendly." Reviewer: Xavier C. Role: Founder * * * 4 out of 5 stars > "I also did not like its pricing, which determines the quality of your SendGrid dashboard." Reviewer: Mohamed C. Role: Lecturer * * * 4 out of 5 stars > "However, that was limiting for me and it didn't make it worth to invest my time in learning it, especially considering that the cost was above my budget." Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Role: Owner [Check all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/204113/SendGrid/reviews/)