Postmark pricing
Transactional Email APIs · by ActiveCampaign · June 2026 snapshot
Postmark costs $15 for 10,000 emails ($1.50 per 1,000). Volume tiers. The entry plan is $15/month for 10,000 emails (=$1.50 per 1,000); the per-email rate drops on higher tiers. Free tier: 100 test/trial emails; no perpetual free tier. It is best for transactional email where speed and deliverability matter more than raw price.
Source: Postmark. Data as of June 2026.
Postmark pricing at a glance
| Detail | Postmark |
|---|---|
| Category | Transactional Email APIs |
| Company | ActiveCampaign |
| Headline price | $15 for 10,000 emails ($1.50 per 1,000) |
| Free tier | 100 test/trial emails; no perpetual free tier. |
| Pricing model | Volume tiers. The entry plan is $15/month for 10,000 emails (=$1.50 per 1,000); the per-email rate drops on higher tiers. |
Source: Postmark. Data as of June 2026.
Vendor pricing as of June 2026 — verify on the vendor pricing page.
Pros and cons
- Excellent transactional deliverability and speed
- Clean analytics and message streams
- 45-day searchable activity log
- Most expensive of the major options per 1,000
- Marketing/bulk email is a separate, pricier use case
- No perpetual free tier
How Postmark compares
See the full Transactional Email APIs comparison, or compare Postmark with other providers:
- Amazon SES — $0.10 per 1,000 emails
- SendGrid — Essentials $19.95/month for 50,000 emails (~$0.40 per 1,000)
- Resend — Pro $20/month for 50,000 emails ($0.40 per 1,000)
- Mailgun — Basic ~$35/month for 50,000 emails (~$0.70 per 1,000)
Head-to-head: Postmark vs Mailgun
Frequently asked questions
How much does Postmark cost?
Postmark's headline price is $15 for 10,000 emails ($1.50 per 1,000). Volume tiers. The entry plan is $15/month for 10,000 emails (=$1.50 per 1,000); the per-email rate drops on higher tiers. Free tier: 100 test/trial emails; no perpetual free tier. Verify current pricing on the Postmark pricing page, as rates change.
Does Postmark have a free tier?
100 test/trial emails; no perpetual free tier.
What is Postmark best for?
Transactional email where speed and deliverability matter more than raw price. Among the most expensive per email, but known for fast delivery and strong transactional reputation. Separates transactional and broadcast streams.
Source
Pricing snapshot from the Postmark pricing page, captured in June 2026. Postmark and other names are trademarks of their respective owners. Pricing changes often — confirm on the vendor's page. See our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-18