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
Post SMTP vs RafflePress
Post 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 | Post SMTP | RafflePress |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5/10 (better) | 7.6/10 |
| Starts at | $59.99/year | $299 once |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 300K+ (better) | 20K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 25% off | 65% off (better) |
| Category | Email marketing | Email marketing |
| Vendor | Postmansmtp | RafflePress |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not 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 RafflePress if…
- Bloggers and small businesses running giveaways
- Sites growing an email list through contests
Features
Post SMTP
- Email logging
- Failure alerts
- Many SMTP providers
- Backup SMTP
- Open email tracking
- Email health report
RafflePress
- Drag and drop giveaway builder
- Pre-built goal templates
- 30+ entry actions
- Viral referral sharing
- Email marketing integrations
- Fraud protection
- Analytics
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
RafflePress
- Free RafflePress Lite version is on WordPress.org
- Connects to 15+ email marketing services and CRMs
- One-time license includes lifetime updates
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Only one-time license prices are listed, starting at $299
- Email integrations, giveaway landing pages and other features need the paid version
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
RafflePress
Single SiteStarts here
$299 once
1 site sites
- All features included
- Lifetime updates
- 1 year priority support
Unlimited Sites
$349 once
Unlimited sites
- All features included
- Lifetime updates
- 1 year priority support
Post SMTP vs RafflePress questions
Is Post SMTP better than RafflePress?
On our comparison Post SMTP comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Post SMTP or RafflePress?
Post SMTP starts at $59.99/year and RafflePress starts at $299 once.
Can I get Post SMTP or RafflePress cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Post SMTP was 25% off last year. RafflePress was 65% off last year.
Both products
The Best WordPress Giveaway and Contest Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $299 once
- Category
- Email marketing
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for RafflePress