sendbunny vs Listmonk
Roll your own stack, or own a serverless platform in one click from $99.
One-time license · one-click AWS install · yours forever
You are in the right place
- Listmonk is powerful, but you assemble hosting, DB, and upgrades yourself.
- DIY stacks trade license fees for ops time and upkeep.
- You want ownership without running containers forever.
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 send | ~$5 send | ~$100 send |
| Listmonk + host + SES/SMTP | Host + send | Host + send | Host + send |
Side by side
| Capability | sendbunny | Them |
|---|---|---|
| Install path | One click into AWS | You provision DB, app, reverse proxy |
| Ops model | Serverless managed by the stack | You patch and scale the host |
| Pricing | $99 / $199 once + SES | Free software + infra labor |
| Idle month | ~$0 platform cost | Host keeps billing |
What you get
- One Create stack click installs sendbunny in your AWS.
- Basic is $99 once. Premium is $199. Use forever.
- Amazon SES for send cost. Pay $0 when idle.
- Serverless platform: campaigns and API without DIY glue.
Best for
- Teams who want ownership without DIY container ops
- Operators already on AWS who want SES + UI in one click
- Products that need a paid, supported install path
Not for
- Engineers who enjoy running Listmonk themselves
- Anyone who will not use AWS
How to switch
- Export subscribers from Listmonk.
- Install sendbunny with the one-click AWS link.
- Import CSV and verify your domain on SES.
- Cut over campaigns, then shut down the old host.
FAQ
- Why pay $99 if Listmonk is free software?
- You pay for a one-click serverless install in your AWS, not for renting a SaaS. You skip the host, DB, and upgrade labor that DIY stacks need.
- Does sendbunny lock me into a vendor cloud?
- It runs in your AWS account. Lists and sending stay under your account. We do not hold a kill switch.
- Can I use Amazon SES with both?
- Yes. Listmonk can send via SES or SMTP. sendbunny is built around SES in your account from day one.
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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.