SendGrid pricing
Transactional Email APIs · by Twilio · June 2026 snapshot
SendGrid costs Essentials $19.95/month for 50,000 emails (~$0.40 per 1,000). Free 100/day, then Essentials from $19.95/month for 50,000 emails (~$0.40 per 1,000). Pro and Premier tiers add dedicated IPs and higher volume. Free tier: 100 emails/day free, forever. It is best for teams that want both transactional and marketing email under one roof with a generous free tier to start.
Source: SendGrid. Data as of June 2026.
SendGrid pricing at a glance
| Detail | SendGrid |
|---|---|
| Category | Transactional Email APIs |
| Company | Twilio |
| Headline price | Essentials $19.95/month for 50,000 emails (~$0.40 per 1,000) |
| Free tier | 100 emails/day free, forever. |
| Pricing model | Free 100/day, then Essentials from $19.95/month for 50,000 emails (~$0.40 per 1,000). Pro and Premier tiers add dedicated IPs and higher volume. |
Source: SendGrid. Data as of June 2026.
Vendor pricing as of June 2026 — verify on the vendor pricing page.
Pros and cons
- Forever-free 100/day tier
- Marketing + transactional in one platform
- Mature ecosystem and SDKs
- Shared-IP reputation can be inconsistent
- Support gated to higher tiers
- Add-ons (dedicated IP, validation) raise the real cost
How SendGrid compares
See the full Transactional Email APIs comparison, or compare SendGrid with other providers:
- Amazon SES — $0.10 per 1,000 emails
- 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)
- Postmark — $15 for 10,000 emails ($1.50 per 1,000)
Head-to-head: SendGrid vs Amazon SES
Frequently asked questions
How much does SendGrid cost?
SendGrid's headline price is Essentials $19.95/month for 50,000 emails (~$0.40 per 1,000). Free 100/day, then Essentials from $19.95/month for 50,000 emails (~$0.40 per 1,000). Pro and Premier tiers add dedicated IPs and higher volume. Free tier: 100 emails/day free, forever. Verify current pricing on the SendGrid pricing page, as rates change.
Does SendGrid have a free tier?
100 emails/day free, forever.
What is SendGrid best for?
Teams that want both transactional and marketing email under one roof with a generous free tier to start. Now part of Twilio. The broad middle ground: cheaper than Postmark, more turnkey than SES. Shared-IP deliverability can vary on lower tiers.
Source
Pricing snapshot from the SendGrid pricing page, captured in June 2026. SendGrid 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