MailApi

Mandrill Traps You in Mailchimp.
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Get a standalone transactional email service that's 60% cheaper and has a real free tier.

A Better Mandrill Alternative

No Mailchimp Required

Use MailApi.dev as a standalone service. Mandrill forces you into the expensive Mailchimp ecosystem.

60% Cheaper

$19 for 50k emails vs Mandrill's effective price of $40. You save $21 every month at a similar volume.

Free Tier Included

Get started with 5,000 one-time emails, completely free. Mandrill has no free tier at all.

Better, Included Support

24/7 help is included with every plan. Mandrill's support is limited and can be an expensive add-on.

Simpler Integration

No complex ecosystem to navigate. Just a simple, clean REST API to send emails.

Transparent Billing

Clear monthly pricing that scales with you. Not confusing blocks of 25k email credits.

Transparent vs. Confusing

MailApi.dev

$19 /mo for 50k emails
5,000 free emails to start
Standalone service
Predictable monthly billing
Get Started Free

Mandrill

$40 for 50k emails
No free tier
Requires paid Mailchimp plan
Confusing "block" credit system
Locked In & Expensive

Common Questions

Do I really need a Mailchimp account to use Mandrill?

Yes, Mandrill is an add-on for Mailchimp and requires a paid Mailchimp Standard plan or higher. This adds extra cost and complexity if all you need is a simple transactional email API.

How does Mandrill's block pricing work?

You purchase email credits in blocks of 25,000. This can be inefficient if your volume doesn't align perfectly. MailApi.dev uses a simple, predictable monthly subscription model that is easier to budget for.

Break Free from Mailchimp

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