Post SMTP vs PushEngage

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

At a glance

FeaturePost SMTPPushEngage
Our score8.5/108.5/10
Starts at$59.99/year$8/month
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs300K+ (better)8K+
Last Black Friday25% off–
CategoryEmail marketingEmail marketing
VendorPostmansmtpPushEngage
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Post SMTP if…

  • WordPress sites where contact form and order emails must arrive
  • Site owners who want email logs and failure alerts

Choose PushEngage if…

  • WooCommerce stores recovering abandoned carts
  • Publishers notifying readers of new posts

Features

Post SMTP

  • Email logging
  • Failure alerts
  • Many SMTP providers
  • Backup SMTP
  • Open email tracking
  • Email health report

PushEngage

  • Cart abandonment recovery
  • WooCommerce automations
  • Push broadcasts and auto-push
  • Subscription popups
  • Drip campaigns and A/B testing
  • Segmentation
  • WhatsApp and chat widget

Pros and cons

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

PushEngage

  • Free plan includes push broadcasts and subscription popups
  • WooCommerce cart and browse abandonment workflows are prebuilt
  • Billing is based on active subscribers, not a flat fee
  • Multichannel chat widget is included at no extra charge
  • A/B testing, drip campaigns, and cart abandonment need a paid plan
  • Safari web push on iOS needs the site added to the Home Screen
  • Plans cover 1 to 3 sites; larger setups are custom quoted

Pricing plans

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

PushEngage

  • Free

    Free

    1 website or app sites

    • Up to 200 subscribers
    • Up to 30 push campaigns
    • Subscription popups
  • BusinessStarts here

    $8/month

    1 website or app sites

    • Unlimited multi-channel campaigns
    • Pay only for active subscribers
    • WooCommerce automation
  • Premium

    $15/month

    2 websites or apps sites

    • Unlimited multi-channel campaigns
    • Pay only for active subscribers
    • A/B testing and drip campaigns

Post SMTP vs PushEngage questions

Is Post SMTP better than PushEngage?

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

Which is cheaper, Post SMTP or PushEngage?

Post SMTP starts at $59.99/year and PushEngage starts at $8/month.

Can I get Post SMTP or PushEngage cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Post SMTP was 25% off last year.

Both products

Post SMTP

8.5/10

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

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