Connect WordPress to CRM & Email Marketing Platforms, automatically syncing users and ensuring opt-in consent compliance.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $119/year
- Category
- Email marketing
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for FuseWP
FuseWP vs WP Mail SMTP
WP Mail SMTP wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | FuseWP | WP Mail SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 (better) | 8.1/10 |
| Starts at | $119/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 4M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Email marketing | Email marketing |
| Vendor | FuseWP | WP Mail SMTP |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose FuseWP if…
- Sites syncing users to email marketing tools
- Agencies managing marketing setups for several clients
Choose WP Mail SMTP if…
- WordPress sites with email delivery problems
- Agencies managing many client sites
- You want the lower starting price
Features
FuseWP
- User sync to email lists
- Marketing automation
- Email tool integrations
- CRM integrations
- Support and updates
WP Mail SMTP
- Many mail services
- Email logging
- Email reports
- Failure alerts
- Backup connections
- Smart email routing
Pros and cons
FuseWP
- Free version on WordPress.org with a 4.9 average rating
- Works with Mailchimp, Constant Contact and ActiveCampaign
- Unlimited-site plan at 499 per year or 1,399 once
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Paid plans start at 119 per year for one site
- The fuseagency.com Trustpilot profile is a different company, so no Trustpilot rating was recorded
WP Mail SMTP
- Free version on WordPress.org
- Pro plan starts at 49 per year for one site
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Works with many transactional mail services
- Email logging, tracking and reports need the Pro plan
- Setup done by the vendor costs extra on the Elite plan
Pricing plans
FuseWP
StandardStarts here
$119/year
1 site sites
Plus
$299/year
3 sites sites
Agency
$499/year
Unlimited sites
WP Mail SMTP
ProStarts here
$49/year
1 site sites
- Email logging, tracking and reports
- Email failure alerts
- Standard support
Elite
$99/year
Not stated sites
- Everything in Pro
- White glove setup by the vendor's experts
- Priority support
Developer
$199/year
20 sites sites
- Everything in Pro
- Priority support
- Backup connections
What Reddit says
FuseWP
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
WP Mail SMTP
Reddit users mention WP Mail SMTP mostly in setup and troubleshooting threads. Users praise its simple setup with Gmail, while others report failed sends when paired with Brevo and confusion over SMTP login details.
FuseWP vs WP Mail SMTP questions
Is FuseWP better than WP Mail SMTP?
On our comparison WP Mail SMTP comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, FuseWP or WP Mail SMTP?
FuseWP starts at $119/year and WP Mail SMTP starts at $49/year.
Can I get FuseWP or WP Mail SMTP cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
#1 WordPress SMTP Plugin in the World
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Email marketing
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WP Mail SMTP