sendbunny vs Sendy
Both use SES. sendbunny is one click into AWS. No PHP server. Pay $199 once.
One-time license · one-click AWS install · yours forever
You are in the right place
- Sendy needs a PHP host you patch, back up, and keep online.
- You still want SES prices without babysitting a VPS.
- Self-hosting should not mean becoming a sysadmin for email.
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 |
| Sendy + VPS + SES | VPS + SES | VPS + SES | VPS + SES |
Side by side
| Capability | sendbunny | Them |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | Serverless in your AWS | PHP on a server you run |
| Install | One Create stack click | Provision host, PHP, cron |
| Idle month | ~$0 platform cost | VPS bill continues |
| License | $199 once | One-time Sendy license + host |
What you get
- One Create stack click installs sendbunny in your AWS account.
- SendBunny is $199 once. Use forever.
- Same SES send economics. No always-on PHP box.
- Serverless scale. Pay $0 when idle.
Best for
- Teams who like SES but hate PHP ops
- Operators who want one-click AWS ownership
- Anyone who wants serverless idle cost near zero
Not for
- People who already love their Sendy VPS and will not leave it
- Anyone unwilling to create an AWS account
How to switch
- Export lists from Sendy as CSV.
- Buy sendbunny and run the one-click AWS install.
- Import CSV and reconnect your sending domain on SES.
- Retire the PHP host when campaigns look correct.
FAQ
- Do both products use Amazon SES?
- Yes. The difference is ops: Sendy runs on PHP you host. sendbunny installs in one click into your AWS and stays serverless.
- Is there a monthly platform fee?
- No. SendBunny is $199 once. You pay AWS for SES when you send, and about $0 when idle.
- Can I keep my SES identity?
- Yes. You install into your own AWS account and use your SES setup. Your account, your domains, your sending.
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One click into your AWS. $199 once. Pay $0 when idle. Scales when you send.