SendGrid API pricing
The largest incumbent, sending 100B+ emails/month with deep SDK coverage but a now-trial-gated free tier.
Free tier or trialBilled per monthly email volume·Verified Jun 27, 2026
Free tier
100 emails/day (after 60-day trial)
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | $0 (60 days) | 100 emails/day during a 60-day trial; permanent free tier was discontinued in 2025. |
| Email API, Essentials | from $19.95/mo | Covers roughly 50,000–100,000 emails/month. |
| Email API, Pro | from $89.95/mo | Up to ~2.5M emails/month; includes dedicated IP and advanced features. |
| Email API, Premier | Custom | Higher-volume / enterprise sending with custom terms and up to 99.99% SLA. |
| Marketing Campaigns, Basic | $15.00/mo | Drag-and-drop design, list management, campaign analytics; priced separately from Email API. |
| Marketing Campaigns, Advanced | $60.00/mo | Adds automation and more advanced marketing tooling. |
What to watch for on the bill
- Permanent free tier removed in 2025, replaced by a 60-day trial
- Template customization and marketing automation feel basic versus dedicated marketing platforms
The pricing page, as we saw it
Source: https://www.twilio.com/en-us/products/email-api/pricing. Prices change. Confirm on the vendor page before you commit.
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