Developer-first alternative
for SendGrid
Pay-as-you-go instead of fixed subscriptions. No complex setup, no feature gating, no enterprise sales pitches. Built for developers, not procurement teams.
The Pricing Model That Makes Sense
Pay for what you use, not for what you might use
Pay per email sent
Pay-as-you-go pricing. Only pay for emails you actually send, no monthly minimums.
Monthly subscription tiers
Fixed monthly fees based on email volume tiers with feature restrictions.
Why Choose Ploncker Over SendGrid
Built for modern developers, not enterprise sales teams
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Pay-as-you-go per email. No hidden fees, no complex tiers, no enterprise sales calls. Start free, scale as you grow.
5-Minute Setup
Start sending emails in minutes, not hours. Modern API, clear documentation, no complex configuration. Copy-paste and go.
Marketing Included
Campaigns, workflows, and segmentation at no extra cost. SendGrid requires their separate Marketing Campaigns product with additional fees.
Privacy First & Transparent
Privacy-first. Know exactly how your emails are sent. No black boxes, no vendor lock-in.
Privacy First
Available as fully managed cloud. Full data control, compliance-ready, cost-optimized. SendGrid is cloud-only.
No Feature Gating
All features available on all plans. No artificial limits, no forced upgrades to "enterprise" for basic automation.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with each platform
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Ploncker and SendGrid pricing?
Ploncker uses a pay-as-you-go model where you only pay for emails sent, with no monthly minimums. SendGrid uses monthly subscription tiers with fixed costs regardless of actual usage. Ploncker's approach means you're not locked into a monthly fee if your email volume varies.
Why is SendGrid so complicated to set up?
SendGrid is built for large enterprises with complex needs. It requires configuring IP addresses, sender authentication, subuser accounts, and understanding their legacy API structure. Ploncker is built for developers who want to start sending emails in minutes with a simple, modern API.
Does Ploncker have the same deliverability as SendGrid?
Yes. Ploncker is built on top of AWS SES, which has excellent deliverability comparable to SendGrid. Both platforms support custom domains, DKIM authentication, and dedicated IPs (for high-volume senders). The key difference is Ploncker makes these features accessible without the complexity.
Can I migrate from SendGrid to Ploncker?
Yes, migration is straightforward. Export your contacts from SendGrid, import them to Ploncker via CSV, and update your application to use Ploncker's easy API. Most migrations take less than a day.
What SendGrid features does Ploncker not have?
Ploncker focuses on modern email workflows rather than enterprise-specific features. For 95% of use cases, Ploncker provides everything you need.
Make the switch today
Ditch SendGrid's complexity for Ploncker's simplicity.