# AutoSend vs SendGrid > AutoSend is a modern email service provider (ESP) for transactional and marketing emails. Volume-based pricing (pay per email sent, not per contact stored). The modern alternative to SendGrid. Last updated: April 2026 --- ## Why teams switch from SendGrid to AutoSend **Use with AI agents**: AutoSend works natively with AI agents. Connect via MCP, use the skill.md file, or call the REST API directly. **Volume-based pricing**: Volume-based pricing means you can keep your entire contact list without anxiety and grow your audience freely. **Cleaner UI/UX**: A simple, easy-to-navigate interface. Everything is where you'd expect, so you can get things done quickly. **Real human support**: All queries are answered by the AutoSend product team. They know the product inside out and they're here to help. --- ## Feature Comparison ### General | Feature | SendGrid | AutoSend | | --------------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------- | | Transactional Emails | Yes | Yes | | Marketing Emails | Yes | Yes | | Multiple team members | Yes | Yes | | Multi Project | Subusers (Pro+ plans only) | Yes | | Setup time | Several days. Sometimes weeks. | Minutes. | | UX | Complex and extensive | Clean, purpose-built for devs and marketers | | Min data retention | 3 days | 7 days | | Volume-based pricing | No | Yes | | Combined pricing | No | Yes | | Free plan | Trial period only | $1 hobby plan | ### Transactional | Feature | SendGrid | AutoSend | | --------------------- | -------- | -------- | | Email Templates | Yes | Yes | | RESTful email API | Yes | Yes | | SMTP | Yes | Yes | | React email | No | Yes | | HTML email | Yes | Yes | | No-code email builder | Yes | Yes | | Dynamic suppression | Yes | Yes | | Event Webhooks | Yes | Yes | ### Marketing | Feature | SendGrid | AutoSend | | -------------------------- | ---------------- | --------- | | Campaigns | Unlimited | Unlimited | | Email Automation | Add-on | Included | | Contact storage | Tier wise limits | Unlimited | | Lists | Unlimited | Unlimited | | Segments | Unlimited | Unlimited | | Custom fields | Unlimited | Unlimited | | Campaign analytics | Yes | Yes | | Suppress Disposable Emails | No | Yes | --- ## Peerlist Case Study Peerlist relied on SendGrid for transactional and marketing emails. At under 100k users, they paid $450/month for the Advanced 100k plan plus $89.95 for transactional emails. When Peerlist crossed 100k users, SendGrid moved them to the Advanced 200k plan at $900/month, even though their sending volume stayed the same. This cost nearly $1,000/month to send ~600k emails. With AutoSend: AutoSend doesn't charge for storing contacts and combines marketing and transactional emails in volume-based plans. Peerlist's 600k email volume cost just $580/month on AutoSend, covering everything they send. --- ## FAQs **How is AutoSend different from SendGrid?** AutoSend offers a cleaner, more intuitive user experience with faster setup times (minutes vs. days), better pricing transparency, and a unified approach to both transactional and marketing emails. Unlike SendGrid, AutoSend is purpose-built for modern teams who value simplicity without sacrificing functionality. **Does AutoSend support both transactional and marketing emails?** Yes, AutoSend supports both transactional and marketing emails with a single, unified pricing model. You don't need separate plans or accounts for different email types. **Is AutoSend a replacement for SendGrid?** Yes, AutoSend is designed as a modern alternative to SendGrid. It offers similar core functionality with improved UX, faster setup, and more transparent pricing. Many teams switch from SendGrid to AutoSend for a better developer and marketer experience. **Does AutoSend offer an API like SendGrid?** Yes, AutoSend provides a RESTful email API that is familiar to developers who have used SendGrid. Our API is designed to be simple, reliable, and easy to integrate. **What kind of teams is AutoSend best suited for?** AutoSend is ideal for startups, SaaS companies, indie hackers, and modern teams that need both transactional and marketing email capabilities without the complexity and bloat of traditional enterprise email platforms. **How easy is it to migrate from SendGrid to AutoSend?** Migration is straightforward. You can import your SendGrid contacts, unsubscribe groups, and email templates in minutes. Our migration tools support importing from SendGrid, CSV, Mailchimp, and Klaviyo. **Does AutoSend offer analytics and delivery insights?** Yes, AutoSend provides comprehensive analytics including campaign analytics, delivery tracking, open rates, click rates, and bounce management. You get detailed insights into your email performance. **Why should I choose AutoSend over SendGrid?** AutoSend offers better pricing transparency, faster setup (minutes vs. days), cleaner UI/UX, unified pricing for both transactional and marketing emails, and is built specifically for modern teams. You get the same core functionality without the enterprise bloat. **Do you offer enterprise or high-volume pricing?** Yes, AutoSend offers custom enterprise pricing for high-volume senders. Contact us to discuss your specific needs and volume requirements. **Does AutoSend offer Dedicated IPs?** Yes, AutoSend offers dedicated IP addresses for high-volume senders who need dedicated infrastructure. Shared IPs with strong reputation are included for all users. **Are there any hidden fees in AutoSend pricing?** No, AutoSend pricing is transparent with no hidden fees. You pay based on the volume of emails you send, with optional add-ons like dedicated IPs clearly listed. --- ## Resources - [AutoSend vs SendGrid](https://autosend.com/vs/sendgrid) - [Website](https://autosend.com) - [Pricing](https://autosend.com/pricing) - [Documentation](https://docs.autosend.com) - [Support](mailto:support@autosend.com)