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NotificationX vs SendLayer

NotificationX wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureNotificationXSendLayer
Our score8.6/10Not rated
Starts at$37/year$5/month
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window–14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs30K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryEmail marketingEmail marketing
VendorNotificationXSendLayer
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose NotificationX if…

  • WooCommerce store owners showing recent sales
  • Marketers adding urgency to offers
  • You want to start free
NotificationX reviewVisit NotificationX (opens in a new tab)

Choose SendLayer if…

  • WordPress sites sending transactional email
  • Small brands and developers needing an SMTP service
SendLayer reviewVisit SendLayer (opens in a new tab)

Features

NotificationX

  • Social proof notifications
  • Notification bar
  • Exit-intent popup
  • Discount alerts
  • Google reviews alert
  • Campaign analytics

SendLayer

  • API and SMTP relay
  • Email authentication
  • Bounce and suppression management
  • Open and click tracking
  • Event-based webhooks
  • Blocklist management and anti-spam

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

SendLayer

  • Plans start at 5 dollars per month billed annually
  • Includes DKIM, SPF and DMARC setup
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on all plans
  • Offers both API and SMTP relay sending
  • No permanent free plan, only a free trial of up to 200 emails
  • All plans are billed annually
  • Higher volume needs a custom quote

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

SendLayer

  • StarterStarts here

    $5/month

    1 sender domain sites

    • 1,000 emails per month
    • 3 days of log retention
    • Standard support

  • Business

    $15/month

    3 sender domains sites

    • 5,000 emails per month
    • 15 days of log retention
    • Premium support

  • Growth

    $25/month

    5 sender domains sites

    • 10,000 emails per month
    • 30 days of log retention
    • Premium support

NotificationX vs SendLayer questions

Is NotificationX better than SendLayer?

On our comparison NotificationX comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, NotificationX or SendLayer?

NotificationX starts at $37/year and SendLayer starts at $5/month.

Can I get NotificationX or SendLayer cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

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