MailerPress is the WordPress plugin to create and send email campaigns — powered by AI and the block editor.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Email marketing
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for MailerPress Pro
MailerPress Pro vs WP Mail SMTP
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | MailerPress Pro | WP Mail SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 (better) | 8.1/10 |
| Starts at | $49/year | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 4M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | 50% off | – |
| Category | Email marketing | Email marketing |
| Vendor | Mailerpress | WP Mail SMTP |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose MailerPress Pro if…
- WordPress sites sending newsletters from the dashboard
- Sites that want unlimited contacts on a yearly plan
Choose WP Mail SMTP if…
- WordPress sites with email delivery problems
- Agencies managing many client sites
Features
MailerPress Pro
- Drag-and-drop email builder
- Email automations
- AI-powered email creation
- Email service provider integrations
- Premium templates
- WordPress email customizer
WP Mail SMTP
- Many mail services
- Email logging
- Email reports
- Failure alerts
- Backup connections
- Smart email routing
Pros and cons
MailerPress Pro
- Free version on WordPress.org
- Pro plan starts at 49 per year for one website
- Unlimited contacts and campaigns on paid plans
- 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- No Trustpilot or G2 rating found for MailerPress Pro
- No lifetime plan on the current pricing page
- Lowest paid plan covers only one website
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
MailerPress Pro
ProStarts here
$49/year
1 website sites
- Unlimited contacts
- Unlimited campaigns
Business
$99/year
3 websites sites
- Unlimited contacts
- Unlimited campaigns
Enterprise
$199/year
Unlimited sites
- Unlimited contacts
- Unlimited campaigns
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
MailerPress Pro
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.
MailerPress Pro vs WP Mail SMTP questions
Is MailerPress Pro better than WP Mail SMTP?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, MailerPress Pro or WP Mail SMTP?
MailerPress Pro starts at $49/year and WP Mail SMTP starts at $49/year.
Can I get MailerPress Pro or WP Mail SMTP cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. MailerPress Pro was 50% off last year.
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