Resend vs SendGrid
Resend vs SendGrid: which to choose
Resend has the larger community with 927 GitHub stars against — for SendGrid, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but SendGrid starts lower at $0/mo versus $20/mo for Resend.
Choose Resend if you lean toward transactional and api; choose SendGrid if transactional and marketing matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Resend or SendGrid better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Resend has 927 GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while SendGrid has — stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Resend cheaper than SendGrid?▾
Resend starts at $20/mo while SendGrid starts at $0/mo. Resend has a free plan. SendGrid has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Resend and SendGrid?▾
Resend is tagged as transactional, api, react-email while SendGrid is tagged as transactional, marketing, smtp. Resend uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 927 GitHub stars. SendGrid uses a freemium model.
Does Resend or SendGrid have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Resend and SendGrid offer a free plan.