The SendGrid alternative
built for developers
SendGrid does a lot of things. GetMailer does one thing perfectly: reliable transactional email with a developer-first API.
Why developers switch from SendGrid
Simple API
SendGrid: Complex API with dozens of endpoints and nested objects
GetMailer: Clean, intuitive REST API you can learn in minutes
Transparent Pricing
SendGrid: Tiered plans with confusing add-ons and overages
GetMailer: Simple per-email pricing with no hidden fees
Pure Transactional Focus
SendGrid: Mixed platform for marketing and transactional email
GetMailer: 100% focused on transactional email deliverability
Fast Setup
SendGrid: Lengthy onboarding with multiple verification steps
GetMailer: Send your first email in under 5 minutes
Responsive Support
SendGrid: Slow support, often requires paid plans for timely help
GetMailer: Fast, developer-focused support on every plan
Generous Free Tier
SendGrid: 100 emails/day on free plan
GetMailer: 1,000 emails/month free to get started
Feature comparison
| Feature | GetMailer | SendGrid |
|---|---|---|
| API simplicity | Clean REST API, minimal setup | Complex API with many endpoints |
| Pricing transparency | Simple per-email pricing | Tiered plans with add-ons |
| Deliverability focus | 100% transactional focus | Mixed marketing + transactional |
| Setup time | Under 5 minutes | 15-30 minutes |
| Support response | Fast support on all plans | Priority support on paid plans |
| Free tier | 1,000 emails/month | 100 emails/day |
Switch in under 5 minutes
Migrating from SendGrid is straightforward. Here's how your code changes.
SendGrid
const sgMail = require('@sendgrid/mail');
sgMail.setApiKey(process.env.SENDGRID_API_KEY);
const msg = {
to: '[email protected]',
from: '[email protected]',
subject: 'Welcome!',
html: '<p>Hello world</p>',
};
await sgMail.send(msg);GetMailer
await fetch('https://getmailer.co/api/v1/email', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer gm_your_key',
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
},
body: JSON.stringify({
from: '[email protected]',
to: '[email protected]',
subject: 'Welcome!',
html: '<p>Hello world</p>',
}),
});No SDK required. Just a simple HTTP request with your API key.
Ready to switch?
Migrate from SendGrid in under 5 minutes.
All prices are displayed in EUR (Euro)