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TrustPulse6.8/10WP Mail SMTP8.1/10

TrustPulse vs WP Mail SMTP

WP Mail SMTP wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureTrustPulseWP Mail SMTP
Our score6.8/108.1/10 (better)
Starts at$5/month$49/year
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–4M+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryEmail marketingEmail marketing
VendorTrustPulseWP Mail SMTP
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose TrustPulse if…

  • Online stores showing recent purchases
  • Marketers adding social proof to landing pages
TrustPulse reviewVisit TrustPulse (opens in a new tab)

Choose WP Mail SMTP if…

  • WordPress sites with email delivery problems
  • Agencies managing many client sites
  • You want to start free
WP Mail SMTP reviewVisit WP Mail SMTP (opens in a new tab)

Features

TrustPulse

  • Social proof notifications
  • Unlimited campaigns
  • Point and click editor
  • Page level targeting
  • WooCommerce integration
  • Zapier integration

WP Mail SMTP

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

Pros and cons

TrustPulse

  • Plans start at 5 USD per month when billed annually
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Point and click editor for building notifications
  • No hidden fees, according to the pricing page
  • No free plan
  • WooCommerce and Google Analytics need the Pro plan
  • Basic plan is limited to 1,500 unique visitors
  • Trustpilot shows an average of 3 out of 5 from 3 reviews

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

TrustPulse

  • BasicStarts here

    $5/month

    1 site

    • 1,500 unique visitors
    • Billed annually
    • Zapier and multi-language support

  • Plus

    $10/month

    2 sites

    • 10,000 unique visitors
    • Billed annually
    • Analytics notifications and mobile device targeting

  • Pro

    $19/month

    5 sites

    • 25,000 unique visitors
    • Billed annually
    • WooCommerce and Google Analytics

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

TrustPulse

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.

TrustPulse vs WP Mail SMTP questions

Is TrustPulse better than WP Mail SMTP?

On our comparison WP Mail SMTP comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, TrustPulse or WP Mail SMTP?

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

Can I get TrustPulse 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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