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SendLayerWP Mail SMTP8.1/10

SendLayer vs WP Mail SMTP

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

At a glance

FeatureSendLayerWP Mail SMTP
Our scoreNot rated8.1/10
Starts at$5/month$49/year
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–4M+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryEmail marketingEmail marketing
VendorSendLayerWP Mail SMTP
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
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Choose WP Mail SMTP if…

  • WordPress sites with email delivery problems
  • Agencies managing many client sites
  • You want to start free
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Features

SendLayer

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

WP Mail SMTP

  • Many mail services
  • Email logging
  • Email reports
  • Failure alerts
  • Backup connections
  • Smart email routing

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

WP Mail SMTP

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Pro plan starts at 49 per year for one site
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Works with many transactional mail services
  • Email logging, tracking and reports need the Pro plan
  • Setup done by the vendor costs extra on the Elite plan

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

WP Mail SMTP

  • ProStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site sites

    • Email logging, tracking and reports
    • Email failure alerts
    • Standard support

  • Elite

    $99/year

    Not stated sites

    • Everything in Pro
    • White glove setup by the vendor's experts
    • Priority support

  • Developer

    $199/year

    20 sites sites

    • Everything in Pro
    • Priority support
    • Backup connections

What Reddit says

SendLayer

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

WP Mail SMTP

Reddit users mention WP Mail SMTP mostly in setup and troubleshooting threads. Users praise its simple setup with Gmail, while others report failed sends when paired with Brevo and confusion over SMTP login details.

SendLayer vs WP Mail SMTP questions

Is SendLayer better than WP Mail SMTP?

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

Which is cheaper, SendLayer or WP Mail SMTP?

SendLayer starts at $5/month and WP Mail SMTP starts at $49/year.

Can I get SendLayer or WP Mail SMTP 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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