SMTP / email API pricing
How much does SendGrid cost?
SendGrid has no permanent free tier. Here's the cost by monthly email volume:
| Emails / month | Plan | Cost / month |
|---|---|---|
| 10k | Essentials / Pro | $20/mo |
| 50k | Essentials / Pro | $35/mo |
| 100k | Essentials / Pro | $35/mo |
| 250k | Essentials / Pro | $249/mo |
| 500k | Essentials / Pro | $449/mo |
| 1M | Essentials / Pro | $749/mo |
Base sending cost only; add-ons (dedicated IPs, validation, data transfer) cost extra. Compiled and last checked 2026-07-16.
SendGrid price history
- 2025 · reported SendGrid replaces its free plan with a 60-day trial
The long-running free tier (100 emails/day forever) was retired in favour of a 60-day trial — after it ends, you must move to a paid plan (Essentials from ~$20/mo). Developers wanting a permanent free tier now look to Brevo (300/day) or Resend (3,000/month).
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