The verdict
On the data we hold, SMTP.com comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Proton starts lower, at $7/mo against $25/mo.
- In our Tech stack ranking, SMTP.com places 63 and Proton 70 of 72.
Side by side
Plans and pricing
PR
Proton
- Mail EssentialsTeams needing core secure email and calendar functionality$7.99/mo
- Workspace StandardGroups requiring full privacy suite with large storage$14.99/mo
- Workspace PremiumOrganizations needing AI tools and extensive resources$24.99/mo
SM
SMTP.com
- EssentialSmall teams sending up to 50k emails monthly$25/mo
- StarterBusinesses requiring a dedicated IP address$80/mo
- GrowthGrowing operations pushing 500k emails monthly$300/mo
- BusinessEstablished companies sending up to 1 million emails monthly$500/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
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