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
FluentSMTP vs NotificationX
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 | FluentSMTP | NotificationX |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 8.6/10 |
| Starts at | See website | $37/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | – |
| Billing | Free | Subscription |
| Active installs | 700K+ (better) | 30K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Email marketing | Email marketing |
| Vendor | FluentSMTP | NotificationX |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose FluentSMTP if…
- Sites with forms or WooCommerce emails that fail to send
- Site owners who want a free SMTP plugin
Choose NotificationX if…
- WooCommerce store owners showing recent sales
- Marketers adding urgency to offers
Features
FluentSMTP
- Multiple SMTP providers
- Email logs
- Smart routing
- Reporting
NotificationX
- Social proof notifications
- Notification bar
- Exit-intent popup
- Discount alerts
- Google reviews alert
- Campaign analytics
Pros and cons
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
NotificationX
- Free version listed on WordPress.org
- Individual plan starts at 37 per year for one site
- Lifetime plan at 259 covers unlimited sites
- Support and updates are included for one year on the annual plans
- The Individual plan covers one active site only
- No money-back period is listed on the pricing page
Pricing plans
FluentSMTP
Plans not listed. See FluentSMTP pricing
NotificationX
IndividualStarts here
$37/year
1 site
- 1 year of support and updates
- 15+ notification types
- 20+ advanced integrations
Business
$139/year
Unlimited sites
- 1 year of support and updates
- Exit-intent popup
- Google reviews alert
Lifetime Unlimited
$259 lifetime
Unlimited sites
- Lifetime updates and support
- Campaign analytics
- Cross domain notice
FluentSMTP vs NotificationX questions
Is FluentSMTP better than NotificationX?
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, FluentSMTP or NotificationX?
FluentSMTP starts at See website and NotificationX starts at $37/year.
Can I get FluentSMTP or NotificationX cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Best Social Proof & FOMO Marketing Solution
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $37/year
- Category
- Email marketing
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for NotificationX