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Home / Migrations / SendGrid → Resend

SendGrid → Resend

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Better DX, React Email templates, simpler API. Modern alternative to legacy SendGrid.

Estimated: 1-2h · 5 steps

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Step 1: Create Resend account

Step 2: Install SDK

npm uninstall @sendgrid/mail && npm install resend

Step 3: Update send calls

Replace sgMail.send() with resend.emails.send(). API is simpler — fewer required fields.

Step 4: Migrate templates

Convert SendGrid dynamic templates to React Email components. Much better DX.

npm install @react-email/components

Step 5: Update env vars

Remove SENDGRID_API_KEY, add RESEND_API_KEY.

✓ Test email sends successfully

What this migration involves

Moving from SendGrid to Resend is rated easy and takes about 1-2h on a typical project. The guide breaks it into 5 steps, 2 of which ship with runnable commands and 1 with a verification check. On pricing, SendGrid is freemium and Resend is freemium with a free plan to test the move.

SendGrid data →Resend data →

FAQ

How long does migrating from SendGrid to Resend take?

Around 1-2h for a typical project — 5 steps, difficulty rated easy, 2 of them with copy-paste commands.

Is moving from SendGrid to Resend reversible?

No reverse guide is tracked yet, so treat this as a one-way move and keep a full export of your SendGrid data before you start.

What does Resend cost compared to SendGrid?

SendGrid: freemium from $0/mo, free plan available. Resend: freemium from $20/mo, free plan available.