Hey everyone! I'm starting to work with businesses that need to send out emails straight from their websites. For example, when someone makes a booking, they should get a confirmation email. I'm still new to this and looking for low-cost or free options. Since I'll be working on various websites, I'd love to find a reliable service that I can stick with long-term instead of switching all the time. What do you recommend?
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It all depends on your setup. If you’re working with an existing booking system that has an API, it might already be able to send confirmation emails for you. If you’re creating a custom solution, look into options like Mailgun, SendGrid, or Postmark—some offer free tiers, but they usually come with limits or trial periods.
SMTP2Go is a good option too! They have a free plan that lets you send up to 1,000 emails a month.
AWS SES is also a solid choice, though it might take some effort to set up. I've been using it with my own server setup for incoming mail, and it handles outgoing emails efficiently.
Amazon SES is really cost-effective. You can send emails for about $1 per 10,000 messages, which is super affordable if you're just starting out.
If you're not planning to send a ton of emails daily, you might just use your server’s local mail service. It can handle basic needs just fine.
True! I’ve done that before, and it works pretty well for low volume.