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mailboxlayer alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded mailboxlayer alternative is Kickbox (2.4 GPA). The best free one is ZeroBounce (2.4 GPA).
mailboxlayer compared with 5 alternatives: Abstract Email Validation, Kickbox, ZeroBounce, NeverBounce and Emailable.
mailboxlayer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 per month for 5,000 requests. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| mailboxlayerThis tool | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Abstract Email Validation | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web |
| Kickbox | Free trial · from $5 one-time | Trial only | Web |
| ZeroBounce | Free plan · from $39 one-time | Yes | Web, iOS |
| NeverBounce | Free trial · from $8 one-time | Trial only | Web |
| Emailable | Free trial · from $38 one-time | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from mailboxlayer
Abstract Email Validation
Email validation API: format, MX and SMTP checks in one call
- Abstract Email Validation starts at $17 per month for 5,000 requests a month, billed annually.
Suits: Developers validating addresses on signup forms
Kickbox
Pay-as-you-go email verification with an optional threat score
- Kickbox starts at $5 one-time for 500 verifications.
- Kickbox has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike mailboxlayer.
Suits: Marketers who verify a list now and then without a subscription
ZeroBounce
Email list verification with warm-up and DMARC monitoring in one plan
- ZeroBounce starts at $39 one-time for 2,000 verification credits.
- ZeroBounce also lists an iOS app.
- ZeroBounce also covers inbox warm-up and dMARC.
Suits: Marketers cleaning large lists before a campaign
NeverBounce
Email list cleaning and real-time verification, now part of ZoomInfo
- NeverBounce starts at $8 one-time for 1,000 credits.
- NeverBounce has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike mailboxlayer.
Suits: Marketers who clean a list before an occasional send
Emailable
Email list verification with inbox reports and blacklist monitoring
- Emailable starts at $38 one-time for 5,000 credits ($32.30 a month by subscription).
- Emailable has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike mailboxlayer.
Suits: Marketers who want verification and placement tests on one credit balance
Limits worth knowing in mailboxlayer
- An API only: there is no list upload or bulk cleaning page, and the bulk endpoint starts at Professional Plus.
- The free plan is 100 requests and non-commercial; the homepage text mentions 1,000 free monthly requests and subscriptions from $9.99, which the pricing page does not show.
- Each address checked counts as one API request; overage is listed as a per-request charge on the pricing page.
- Yearly billing is discounted by 10% to 15% depending on the plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to mailboxlayer?
The alternatives to mailboxlayer in this directory are Abstract Email Validation, Kickbox, ZeroBounce, NeverBounce and Emailable. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with mailboxlayer.
Is there a free alternative to mailboxlayer?
Yes. Abstract Email Validation and ZeroBounce have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which mailboxlayer alternatives work on iOS?
The mailboxlayer listing does not include an iOS app. ZeroBounce lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.


