sendbunny vs SendGrid
Who can suspend you? On sendbunny: only you. One-click AWS ownership from $99.
One-time license · one-click AWS install · yours forever
You are in the right place
- SendGrid can pause or limit sending on their shared platform.
- Hosted ESP plans rise with volume and product bundles.
- Your audience and reputation live under their account rules.
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 |
| SendGrid (approx. Essentials+) | ~$20/mo (Essentials) | ~$20/mo (Essentials to 50k) | ~$400+/mo (Pro tier) |
Side by side
| Capability | sendbunny | Them |
|---|---|---|
| Who can suspend you | You (and AWS policy) | SendGrid account review |
| Where data lives | Your AWS account | Twilio SendGrid cloud |
| Pricing | $99 once + SES | Monthly email tiers |
| Idle month | ~$0 platform cost | Plan floor continues |
What you get
- One Create stack click installs sendbunny in your AWS.
- Basic is $99 once. Premium is $199. Use forever.
- Send on Amazon SES at AWS rates. Pay $0 when idle.
- Serverless scale without a vendor kill switch on your app.
Best for
- Teams burned by hosted ESP account reviews
- Operators who want SES prices with a full UI
- Builders who need ownership more than shared SaaS convenience
Not for
- Teams that want Twilio ecosystem bundling and will not leave it
- Anyone unwilling to use AWS
How to switch
- Export contacts and templates you still need.
- Install sendbunny in your AWS with one click.
- Verify domains on SES and import your list.
- Repoint app sends, then cancel SendGrid.
FAQ
- Can sendbunny suspend my account?
- We do not run your stack. It lives in your AWS. Account policy on sending is between you and AWS, not a shared ESP dashboard.
- Is SES harder than SendGrid?
- New AWS accounts start in the SES sandbox. The app shows status and links to the production-access form. Install is still one Create stack click.
- What does $99 cover?
- A one-time Basic license. Premium is $199. Sending is billed by Amazon SES when you send.
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