Best Social Proof & FOMO Marketing Solution
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $37/year
- Category
- Email marketing
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for NotificationX
NotificationX vs Post SMTP
NotificationX wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | NotificationX | Post SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.6/10 (better) | 8.5/10 |
| Starts at | $37/year (better) | $59.99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 300K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 25% off |
| Category | Email marketing | Email marketing |
| Vendor | NotificationX | Postmansmtp |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose NotificationX if…
- WooCommerce store owners showing recent sales
- Marketers adding urgency to offers
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Post SMTP if…
- WordPress sites where contact form and order emails must arrive
- Site owners who want email logs and failure alerts
Features
NotificationX
- Social proof notifications
- Notification bar
- Exit-intent popup
- Discount alerts
- Google reviews alert
- Campaign analytics
Post SMTP
- Email logging
- Failure alerts
- Many SMTP providers
- Backup SMTP
- Open email tracking
- Email health report
Pros and cons
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
Post SMTP
- Free version on WordPress.org includes email logging
- Instant failure notifications
- Gmail and Microsoft 365 setup without manual SMTP settings
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Bulk resend and advanced delivery need the Professional plan
- MS Teams notifications and the mobile app features need the Business plan
- Support level depends on the plan
Pricing plans
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
Post SMTP
BasicStarts here
$59.99/year
- All Pro mailers
- Gmail one-click setup
- Standard support
Professional
$79.99/year
- Advanced email delivery
- Resend failed emails in bulk
- Priority support
Business
$99.99/year
- Microsoft one-click setup
- MS Teams notifications
- Expert live assistance
NotificationX vs Post SMTP questions
Is NotificationX better than Post SMTP?
On our comparison NotificationX comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, NotificationX or Post SMTP?
NotificationX starts at $37/year and Post SMTP starts at $59.99/year.
Can I get NotificationX or Post SMTP cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Post SMTP was 25% off last year.
Both products
Post SMTP provides advanced email delivery solutions to ensure your emails are delivered effectively from your WordPress site.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $59.99/year
- Category
- Email marketing
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Post SMTP