Want Sendy's SES prices without the server babysitting?
One click replaces the PHP install. Your AWS. $99 once. Auto-scales. No VPS to patch.
One-time license · one-click AWS install · yours forever
You are in the right place
- Sendy is cheap because you run the PHP app and keep the server alive.
- Updates, SSL, backups, and scaling become your night job.
- A quiet VPS still costs money. A busy one becomes a fire drill.
What it costs at real volume
Approximate monthly send cost. sendbunny sending is raw Amazon SES. Competitor figures use publicly listed plans (verify before you buy).
| Platform | 10k emails | 50k emails | 1M emails |
|---|---|---|---|
| sendbunny (SES) | ~$1 | ~$5 | ~$100 |
| Sendy + VPS (approx.) | License + VPS | License + bigger VPS | Ops + SES + box size |
Side by side
| Capability | sendbunny | Them |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting model | Serverless in your AWS | PHP on your VPS |
| Install | One click Create stack | Manual PHP / server setup |
| Patching | No VPS to patch | You own OS and app updates |
| Scale | Auto-scales | Resize the box |
| Sending | Your SES | Your SES |
Own it in one click
- 1
Buy Basic or Premium
Checkout takes a minute. You get a one-click AWS deploy link.
- 2
Click Create stack
No PHP upload. The pre-filled template installs into your account in about ten minutes.
- 3
Import lists and send
CSV import, connect domain, leave the SES sandbox when ready. Keep your SES economics without the babysitting.
What you get
- One Create stack click replaces the DIY PHP install.
- Basic starts at $99 once. Premium is $199. Use forever.
- Same SES economics, serverless so you are not patching a VPS.
- Pay about $0.10 per 1,000 emails. Auto-scales with load.
Best for
- Sendy fans who want SES prices without server ops
- Solo operators tired of PHP upgrades and VPS alerts
- Teams that want one-click install and serverless scale
Not for
- People who enjoy running their own PHP stack on a VPS
- Anyone unwilling to use AWS CloudFormation once
How to switch
- Export lists and templates from Sendy.
- Buy sendbunny and complete the one-click AWS install.
- Import CSV contacts into sendbunny.
- Reconnect your sending domain on SES if needed.
- Decommission the Sendy VPS when campaigns look good.
FAQ
- Do I still use Amazon SES?
- Yes. sendbunny runs in your AWS and sends through your SES. You keep SES rates without running a PHP app on a VPS.
- Is there a server to patch?
- No VPS. The one-click install is serverless in your account. You are not SSH-ing in for updates.
- What does it cost?
- Basic is $99 once. Premium is $199. Sending is SES, about $0.10 per 1,000 emails.
- Can I import my Sendy lists?
- Yes. Export CSV from Sendy and import into sendbunny. Re-imports enrich rows instead of wiping them.
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Own your email platform today
One click into your AWS. From $99 once. Pay $0 when idle. Scales when you send.