The Simplest SMTP Plugin for WordPress
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49.50/year
- Category
- Email marketing
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Easy WP SMTP
Easy WP SMTP vs FluentSMTP
FluentSMTP wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Easy WP SMTP | FluentSMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.8/10 | 8.7/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $49.50/year | See website |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Free |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 700K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | 70% off | – |
| Category | Email marketing | Email marketing |
| Vendor | Easy WP SMTP | FluentSMTP |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Easy WP SMTP if…
- Site owners fixing contact form and WooCommerce email delivery
- Agencies managing several client sites
Choose FluentSMTP if…
- Sites with forms or WooCommerce emails that fail to send
- Site owners who want a free SMTP plugin
Features
Easy WP SMTP
- Setup wizard
- Many mailer options
- Gmail and Microsoft 365 connection
- Email logging
- Email failure alerts
- Backup connection
FluentSMTP
- Multiple SMTP providers
- Email logs
- Smart routing
- Reporting
Pros and cons
Easy WP SMTP
- Free version on WordPress.org with a 4.6 star rating
- Works with many transactional mailers and custom SMTP servers
- Setup wizard for first-time configuration
- 14-day refund on paid plans
- Gmail, Microsoft 365 and Amazon SES connections need a paid plan
- Email logs, alerts, and backup connections need a paid plan
- Paid plans renew yearly and are priced per site count
FluentSMTP
- 100% free and open source, with no paid version
- Supports 10+ SMTP providers, including Amazon SES
- Email logs help diagnose failed WordPress emails
- Free on WordPress.org
- You need an account with an SMTP provider or your own mail server
- No paid support plan is listed
Pricing plans
Easy WP SMTP
BasicStarts here
$49.50/year
1 site
- 1 year of updates, downloads and support
- Setup wizard
- Connects to SendLayer, Brevo, Mailgun and other mailers
Plus
$99.50/year
5 sites
- 1 year of updates, downloads and support
- Setup wizard
- Connects to SendLayer, Brevo, Mailgun and other mailers
Pro
$199.50/year
10 sites
- 1 year of updates, downloads and support
- Setup wizard
- Connects to SendLayer, Brevo, Mailgun and other mailers
FluentSMTP
Plans not listed. See FluentSMTP pricing
What Reddit says
Easy WP SMTP
Only two Reddit threads clearly discuss Easy WP SMTP. One user has used its free version for years and a client chose the Pro upgrade for Microsoft 365, while a 2020 post reports a flaw that let attackers get password reset codes.
FluentSMTP
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Easy WP SMTP vs FluentSMTP questions
Is Easy WP SMTP better than FluentSMTP?
On our comparison FluentSMTP comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Easy WP SMTP or FluentSMTP?
Easy WP SMTP starts at $49.50/year and FluentSMTP starts at See website.
Can I get Easy WP SMTP or FluentSMTP cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Easy WP SMTP was 70% off last year.
Both products
Easily set up WordPress email delivery with advanced WordPress SMTP features and experience secure delivery of your WordPress emails.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- See site
- Category
- Email marketing
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for FluentSMTP