ComparingPloncker vs Resend

Developer-first alternative
for Resend

Resend is excellent for transactional emails. Ploncker adds marketing campaigns, workflow automation, and is developer-first. Choose based on what you need.

The Pricing Model That Makes Sense

Pay for what you use, not fixed subscriptions

Ploncker

Pay per email sent

Pay-as-you-go pricing. Only pay for emails you actually send.

Pay-as-you-go
Only pay for emails you actually send
Scale up or down without commitment
Marketing and automation included
Resend

Fixed subscription tiers

Monthly subscription with fixed email limits per tier.

Fixed subscription
Locked into monthly subscription tiers
Need to upgrade plan as you grow
Transactional only, no marketing

Feature-by-Feature

Feature
Ploncker
Resend
Free Tier
1,000 emails/month
3,000 emails/month
Pricing Model
Pay-as-you-go
Fixed subscription
Privacy First
Privacy First
Transactional Emails
Marketing Campaigns
Workflow Automation
Dynamic Segmentation
Event Tracking
Custom Domains

What Ploncker Adds

Beyond transactional emails

Marketing Campaigns

Send one-time broadcasts to all contacts or specific segments. Schedule sends, track performance. Resend doesn't offer this.

Workflow Automation

Build multi-step email sequences with triggers, delays, and conditions. Perfect for onboarding, drip campaigns, cart abandonment.

Dynamic Segmentation

Create audience segments that update automatically based on contact data and behavior. Target campaigns precisely.

Privacy First

Privacy-first. EU hosted, GDPR compliant. Resend is proprietary.

Privacy First

Available as fully managed cloud. Full data control, compliance-ready. Pay only AWS SES fees when our managed cloud.

All-in-One Platform

One platform for transactional, marketing, and automation. No need for multiple tools or integrations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I choose Resend over Ploncker?

Choose Resend if you only need transactional emails and prefer a service focused exclusively on that use case. Resend has a larger free tier and excellent developer experience for transactional emails. Choose Ploncker if you need marketing campaigns, automation workflows, or want the flexibility to use our cloud (though Ploncker also offers fully-managed hosting).

What is the pricing difference between Ploncker and Resend?

Ploncker uses a pay-as-you-go pricing model, while Resend uses a fixed subscription model. Both optimize for different use cases - Resend focuses exclusively on transactional emails. Ploncker includes marketing campaigns and workflow automation at no additional cost. If you need both transactional and marketing emails, Ploncker may be more cost-effective overall since you won't need a separate marketing platform.

Is migration from Resend to Ploncker complex?

Migration requires updating your API integration since Ploncker and Resend use different API structures. You'll need to update your code to use Ploncker's endpoints and parameter format. However, both platforms support similar features (templates, webhooks, custom domains), so the concepts translate directly. Plan for a few hours of development work to migrate your integration.

What does Ploncker offer that Resend doesn't?

Ploncker adds marketing campaigns (one-time broadcasts to segments), workflow automation (multi-step email sequences with triggers and conditions), and dynamic audience segmentation. These features mean you can handle both transactional and marketing emails in one platform. Ploncker is also developer-first, giving you full control over your email infrastructure.

Try Ploncker free

1,000 emails/month free. No credit card required. Add marketing and automation when you need it.