Twilio SendGrid alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Twilio SendGrid: no permanent free plan; the free trial ends after 60 days, and marketing Campaigns is billed separately from the Email API. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Twilio SendGrid, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Mailjet currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Mailjet	Free plan + paid	No	Web	6 of 6	52.6
2	Brevo	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	51.2

1. MailjetTop pick
Best for: Teams that need marketing and transactional email together, with collaborative editing
Free plan + paidWeb
52.6
score / 100
Why switch from Twilio SendGrid
Combines an email API with a friendlier marketing editor, with EU-based data hosting.
Pros
Marketing and transactional email in one account
Real-time collaboration and approval workflows
Volume-based pricing with a free plan
Cons
Free plan has a daily send cap
Basic automation
Limited support on lower tiers
Visit Mailjet Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.346
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Mailjet a good Twilio SendGrid alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
Free plan
Yes, 6,000 emails/month (200 per day)
Checked Nov 1, 2026mailjet.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan card
No credit card required
Checked Oct 29, 2026mailjet.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starter plan
8,000 emails/month, no daily limit
Checked Oct 29, 2026mailjet.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$9 a month (Starter, 8,000 emails/month)
Checked Nov 1, 2026mailjet.com(opens source in a new tab)
Essential plan
$19 a month, 15,000 emails/month
Checked Nov 1, 2026mailjet.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium plan
$29 a month, 15,000 emails/month
Checked Nov 1, 2026mailjet.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Brevo
Best for: Businesses with large contact lists that want email, SMS and a CRM in one place
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
51.2
score / 100
Why switch from Twilio SendGrid
Transactional API plus a full marketing suite with email, SMS and CRM on one account.
Pros
Priced by emails sent, not contacts stored
Email, SMS, WhatsApp and transactional email together
Free plan with daily sending allowance
Cons
Free plan has a daily send limit and branding
Editor and templates less polished than some rivals
SMS credits cost extra
Visit Brevo Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.341
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Brevo a good Twilio SendGrid alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, up to 300 emails per day
Checked Nov 1, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan terms
Free forever, no card needed
Checked Oct 29, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starter volume
From 5,000 emails per month
Checked Oct 29, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Transactional messaging
Email, SMS and WhatsApp via SMTP and API
Checked Oct 29, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$9 a month for 5,000 emails
Checked Nov 1, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Twilio SendGrid alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Twilio SendGrid alternative for most people

Mailjet

Combines an email API with a friendlier marketing editor, with EU-based data hosting.

Best Twilio SendGrid alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Brevo

Transactional API plus a full marketing suite with email, SMS and CRM on one account.

Best Twilio SendGrid alternative for iPhone and Android

Brevo

Transactional API plus a full marketing suite with email, SMS and CRM on one account.

Best Twilio SendGrid alternative for working in the browser

Mailjet

Combines an email API with a friendlier marketing editor, with EU-based data hosting.

Twilio SendGrid alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Twilio SendGrid?

Mailjet ranks first right now. Combines an email API with a friendlier marketing editor, with EU-based data hosting.

Is there a free alternative to Twilio SendGrid?

Yes. Mailjet (free plan + paid) and Brevo (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Twilio SendGrid?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Twilio SendGrid?

The complaints we hear most: no permanent free plan; the free trial ends after 60 days; marketing Campaigns is billed separately from the Email API; moving the site into Twilio's has made docs and pricing harder to find.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Twilio SendGrid, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.