Mailgun Basic
The Mailgun Basic plan costs $15 per month for 10,000 emails.
What the plan includes
No daily limit, 1 sending domain, 5 inbound routes, 1 day of logs. Extra emails $1.80 per 1,000.
As stated on mailgun.comThe plans either side of it
- Free$0one below
100 emails a day, 1 sending domain, 2 API keys, 1 inbound route, 1 day of log retention and ticket support.
- Foundation$35 per month for 50,000 emailsone above
1,000 sending domains, unlimited users, template builder, 5 days of logs, full inbound routing. Extra emails from $1.30 per 1,000; first month free.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Email | $15 a month | Yes |
| Mailtrap | $15 a month | Yes |
| Postmark | $15 a month | Yes |
| SMTP2GO | $15 a month | Yes |
| turboSMTP | $12.46 a month | Yes |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Mailgun Basic questions
How much is the Mailgun Basic plan?
The Mailgun Basic plan costs $15 per month for 10,000 emails. No daily limit, 1 sending domain, 5 inbound routes, 1 day of logs. Extra emails $1.80 per 1,000.
What is the difference between Mailgun Free and Basic?
Free costs $0 and gives you 100 emails a day, 1 sending domain, 2 API keys, 1 inbound route, 1 day of log retention and ticket support. Basic costs $15 per month for 10,000 emails and gives you no daily limit, 1 sending domain, 5 inbound routes, 1 day of logs. Extra emails $1.80 per 1,000.
Is it worth moving from Basic to Foundation?
That depends on what you need. Foundation costs $35 per month for 50,000 emails and adds 1,000 sending domains, unlimited users, template builder, 5 days of logs, full inbound routing. Extra emails from $1.30 per 1,000; first month free. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Mailgun have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Free plan: 100 emails a day, 1 custom sending domain, 1 user, 1 inbound route, 1 day of logs and ticket support, through the API or SMTP. There is also a 30-day free trial of the Foundation and Scale plans.
When was this checked?
Oct 18, 2026, against https://www.mailgun.com/pricing/. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.