Over the past few weeks, I’ve been exploring different email service providers for transactional emails for AsanTyping.com. I tested MailerLite, Mailgun, Mailchimp, and even AWS SES.
What I found:
Most platforms are either too expensive, especially when it comes to marketing emails
AWS SES is definitely the cheapest for transactional emails, but once you add marketing features, the pricing climbs quickly
For my current needs, I needed something simple, reliable, and budget-friendly
So for now, I’ve decided to use Resend’s free plan for all transactional emails — and honestly, it’s been a great fit.
I’ve just finished integrating it, and now:
✅ Email verification
✅ Forgot password emails
✅ Welcome emails
…are all live and fully functional!
It feels good to check this off the list. If you’re building something early-stage and want a lightweight solution for transactional emails, Resend might be worth a look.
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