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Easy WP SMTP vs RafflePress

Easy WP SMTP wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureEasy WP SMTPRafflePress
Our score7.8/10 (better)7.6/10
Starts at$49.50/year$299 once
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs500K+ (better)20K+
Last Black Friday70% off (better)65% off
CategoryEmail marketingEmail marketing
VendorEasy WP SMTPRafflePress
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Easy WP SMTP if…

  • Site owners fixing contact form and WooCommerce email delivery
  • Agencies managing several client sites
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Choose RafflePress if…

  • Bloggers and small businesses running giveaways
  • Sites growing an email list through contests
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Features

Easy WP SMTP

  • Setup wizard
  • Many mailer options
  • Gmail and Microsoft 365 connection
  • Email logging
  • Email failure alerts
  • Backup connection

RafflePress

  • Drag and drop giveaway builder
  • Pre-built goal templates
  • 30+ entry actions
  • Viral referral sharing
  • Email marketing integrations
  • Fraud protection
  • Analytics

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

RafflePress

  • Free RafflePress Lite version is on WordPress.org
  • Connects to 15+ email marketing services and CRMs
  • One-time license includes lifetime updates
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Only one-time license prices are listed, starting at $299
  • Email integrations, giveaway landing pages and other features need the paid version

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

RafflePress

  • Single SiteStarts here

    $299 once

    1 site sites

    • All features included
    • Lifetime updates
    • 1 year priority support

  • Unlimited Sites

    $349 once

    Unlimited sites

    • All features included
    • Lifetime updates
    • 1 year priority support

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.

RafflePress

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Easy WP SMTP vs RafflePress questions

Is Easy WP SMTP better than RafflePress?

On our comparison Easy WP SMTP comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Easy WP SMTP or RafflePress?

Easy WP SMTP starts at $49.50/year and RafflePress starts at $299 once.

Can I get Easy WP SMTP or RafflePress cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Easy WP SMTP was 70% off last year. RafflePress was 65% off last year.

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