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SendLayer vs Spark Editor

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

At a glance

FeatureSendLayerSpark Editor
Our scoreNot rated8.2/10
Starts at$5/month$60/year
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–200+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryEmail marketingEmail marketing
VendorSendLayerSpark Editor
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose SendLayer if…

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

Choose Spark Editor if…

  • WooCommerce stores that send branded emails
  • Store owners managing several sites
  • You want to start free
Spark Editor reviewVisit Spark Editor (opens in a new tab)

Features

SendLayer

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

Spark Editor

  • Drag-and-drop email editor
  • Ready-made email templates
  • Responsive emails
  • Real-time preview
  • MJML import
  • Reusable saved blocks
  • Third-party plugin integration

Pros and cons

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

Spark Editor

  • Drag-and-drop editor with ready-made templates
  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Imports MJML code
  • Built for WooCommerce emails, not general email design
  • Updates and support run for the license term only (1, 3 or 5 years)

Pricing plans

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

Spark Editor

  • StarterStarts here

    $60/year

    1 site sites

    • All common features
    • Drag-and-drop editor
    • 1 year of updates and support

  • Professional

    $108/year

    3 sites sites

    • All common features
    • Drag-and-drop editor
    • 1 year of updates and support

  • Agency

    $236/year

    10 sites sites

    • All common features
    • Drag-and-drop editor
    • 1 year of updates and support

SendLayer vs Spark Editor questions

Is SendLayer better than Spark Editor?

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

Which is cheaper, SendLayer or Spark Editor?

SendLayer starts at $5/month and Spark Editor starts at $60/year.

Can I get SendLayer or Spark Editor cheaper on Black Friday?

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

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