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# Best Transactional Email Software

[Free](https://www.capterra.com/transactional-email-software/s/free/)[For Small Businesses](https://www.capterra.com/transactional-email-software/s/small-businesses/)

[4.3 (93)](https://www.capterra.com/p/175783/ClickSend/reviews/)

Send targeted messages whenever your customers complete an action by integrating with the ClickSend Transactional Email API. [Learn more about ClickSend](https://www.capterra.com/p/175783/ClickSend/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

[4.3 (197)](https://www.capterra.com/p/159630/Mailgun/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/transactional-email-software/shortlist/)

Transactional emails are emails triggered by a user's actions within an application or website, maintaining customer relationships. [Learn more about Mailgun](https://www.capterra.com/p/159630/Mailgun/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

[4.7 (837)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153508/Omnisend/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/transactional-email-software/shortlist/)

Omnisend is an email and SMS marketing platform for ecommerce brands to grow sales with automation, popups, and segmentation. [Learn more about Omnisend](https://www.capterra.com/p/153508/Omnisend/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

85% recommend this product

[4.8 (6)](https://www.capterra.com/p/237293/InboxAlly/#reviews)

InboxAlly helps repair and protect your email sender reputation and ensure your emails are delivered in the inbox. [Learn more about InboxAlly](https://www.capterra.com/p/237293/InboxAlly/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

[## Brevo](https://www.capterra.com/p/132996/brevo/)

[4.6 (3525)](https://www.capterra.com/p/132996/brevo/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/transactional-email-software/shortlist/)

Brevo, is the leading customer relationship management (CRM) suite. [Learn more about Brevo](https://www.capterra.com/p/132996/brevo/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

86% recommend this product

[## Constant Contact](https://www.capterra.com/p/31898/Constant-Contact/)

[4.3 (2953)](https://www.capterra.com/p/31898/Constant-Contact/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/transactional-email-software/shortlist/)

We deliver the tools to simplify and amplify digital marketing and drive results for your business. [Learn more about Constant Contact](https://www.capterra.com/p/31898/Constant-Contact/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

[## SendPulse](https://www.capterra.com/p/146369/SendPulse/)

[4.6 (773)](https://www.capterra.com/p/146369/SendPulse/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/transactional-email-software/shortlist/)

Send transactional emails via SMTP or API. See detailed stats about opens, clicks and unsubscribes. Send 12,000 free emails each month. [Learn more about SendPulse](https://www.capterra.com/p/146369/SendPulse/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

83% recommend this product

[## SendGrid](https://www.capterra.com/p/204113/SendGrid/)

[4.2 (755)](https://www.capterra.com/p/204113/SendGrid/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/transactional-email-software/shortlist/)

Twilio SendGrid is the leading cloud-based email delivery platform, trusted by the world's fastest-growing brands. [Learn more about SendGrid](https://www.capterra.com/p/204113/SendGrid/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

[## GetResponse](https://www.capterra.com/p/153948/GetResponse/)

[4.2 (527)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153948/GetResponse/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/transactional-email-software/shortlist/)

Order confirmations, receipts, reminders, and marketing emails in one place so you can keep customers informed—and ready to buy again. [Learn more about GetResponse](https://www.capterra.com/p/153948/GetResponse/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

[## Campaign Monitor by Marigold](https://www.capterra.com/p/76928/Campaign-Monitor/)

[4.5 (506)](https://www.capterra.com/p/76928/Campaign-Monitor/reviews/)

Campaign Monitor by Marigold is an email marketing tool that enables anyone to send beautiful, targeted, and effective email campaigns. [Learn more about Campaign Monitor by Marigold](https://www.capterra.com/p/76928/Campaign-Monitor/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

[## Mailjet](https://www.capterra.com/p/130105/Mailjet/)

[4.2 (456)](https://www.capterra.com/p/130105/Mailjet/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/transactional-email-software/shortlist/)

The best email marketing software that’s built for devs and loved by marketers [Learn more about Mailjet](https://www.capterra.com/p/130105/Mailjet/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

[## Campaigner](https://www.capterra.com/p/266291/Campaigner/)

[3.9 (428)](https://www.capterra.com/p/266291/Campaigner/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/transactional-email-software/shortlist/)

All the basic and advanced email marketing features you need to grow your business without added marketing suite expense. [Learn more about Campaigner](https://www.capterra.com/p/266291/Campaigner/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

[## Act-On](https://www.capterra.com/p/103468/Act-On/)

[4.3 (258)](https://www.capterra.com/p/103468/Act-On/reviews/)

Act-On is a marketing automation leader that offers solutions for marketers to engage targets throughout the customer lifecycle. [Learn more about Act-On](https://www.capterra.com/p/103468/Act-On/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

[## Sender](https://www.capterra.com/p/139770/SENDER/)

[4.7 (212)](https://www.capterra.com/p/139770/SENDER/reviews/)

Sender is email marketing software with a drag-and-drop builder, automation, and SMS marketing for streamlined campaigns. [Learn more about Sender](https://www.capterra.com/p/139770/SENDER/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

90% recommend this product

[## Referrizer](https://www.capterra.com/p/144990/Referral-Marketing-Automation/)

[4.8 (197)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144990/Referral-Marketing-Automation/reviews/)

Automated system to empower local businesses by generating new customers using referral marketing. [Learn more about Referrizer](https://www.capterra.com/p/144990/Referral-Marketing-Automation/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

89% recommend this product

[## HelpCrunch](https://www.capterra.com/p/225716/HelpCrunch/)

[4.8 (195)](https://www.capterra.com/p/225716/HelpCrunch/reviews/)

Cloud-based customer communication platform with live chat, shared inbox, knowledge base, chatbot, email marketing, and website popups. [Learn more about HelpCrunch](https://www.capterra.com/p/225716/HelpCrunch/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

89% recommend this product

[## Moosend](https://www.capterra.com/p/147042/Moosend/)

[4.6 (195)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147042/Moosend/reviews/)

Cloud-based email marketing solution that helps businesses manage marketing campaigns, response, mailing lists, editing and more. [Learn more about Moosend](https://www.capterra.com/p/147042/Moosend/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

87% recommend this product

[## Dotdigital](https://www.capterra.com/p/151213/dotmailer/)

[4.3 (188)](https://www.capterra.com/p/151213/dotmailer/reviews/)

AI-powered marketing automation software that helps businesses worldwide create, send and report on cross-channel marketing campaigns. [Learn more about Dotdigital](https://www.capterra.com/p/151213/dotmailer/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

[## SMTP2GO](https://www.capterra.com/p/166646/SMTP2GO/)

[4.9 (178)](https://www.capterra.com/p/166646/SMTP2GO/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/transactional-email-software/shortlist/)

With SMTP2GO we put the 'R' in reliable - we get your transactional emails into inboxes at speeds that light beams can only envy.  [Learn more about SMTP2GO](https://www.capterra.com/p/166646/SMTP2GO/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

91% recommend this product

[## Emma by Marigold](https://www.capterra.com/p/75428/Emma/)

[4.2 (157)](https://www.capterra.com/p/75428/Emma/reviews/)

Emma by Marigold makes it easy for teams of all sizes to create and collaborate on campaigns that drive conversions and revenue. [Learn more about Emma by Marigold](https://www.capterra.com/p/75428/Emma/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

[## Acumbamail](https://www.capterra.com/p/195838/Acumbamail/)

[4.6 (155)](https://www.capterra.com/p/195838/Acumbamail/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/transactional-email-software/shortlist/)

Acumbamail is email marketing software that enables users to design and publish email, SMS, and landing page campaigns quickly. [Learn more about Acumbamail](https://www.capterra.com/p/195838/Acumbamail/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

85% recommend this product

[## Delivra](https://www.capterra.com/p/266420/Delivra/)

[4.5 (138)](https://www.capterra.com/p/266420/Delivra/reviews/)

Delivra is a marketing platform that provides marketers with powerful automation tools to simplify multi-channel marketing. [Learn more about Delivra](https://www.capterra.com/p/266420/Delivra/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

82% recommend this product

[## Amazon SES](https://www.capterra.com/p/179662/Amazon-SES/)

[4.7 (123)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179662/Amazon-SES/reviews/)

Amazon Simple Email Service helps developers and marketers send and receive marketing and transactional emails. [Learn more about Amazon SES](https://www.capterra.com/p/179662/Amazon-SES/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

[## Selzy](https://www.capterra.com/p/255420/Selzy/)

[4.8 (116)](https://www.capterra.com/p/255420/Selzy/reviews/)

Selzy is an ecosystem of easy-to-use marketing automation tools that helps small and medium businesses grow. [Learn more about Selzy](https://www.capterra.com/p/255420/Selzy/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

91% recommend this product

[## Mailrelay](https://www.capterra.com/p/155095/Mailrelay/)

[4.4 (112)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155095/Mailrelay/reviews/)

Biggest freemium email marketing sending platform. Send up to 80,000 emails per month for free. Easily upgrade this volume to transacti [Learn more about Mailrelay](https://www.capterra.com/p/155095/Mailrelay/)

Transactional Email features reviewers most value

API

Contact Database

Email Management

Email Tracking

Event Triggered Actions

List Management

Reporting/Analytics

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

Third-Party Integrations

83% recommend this product

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