Cloud Email Infrastructure: Self-Hosted vs Managed Services

Organizations have two main options for email delivery: self-hosted MTA or managed email services.

Self-Hosted MTA

Advantages

• Full control
• No per-email costs
• Customization
• Data privacy

Challenges

• Infrastructure management
• Expertise required
• Maintenance overhead

Managed Email Services

Advantages

• No infrastructure
• Easy setup
• Built-in features

Challenges

• Ongoing costs
• Less control
• Vendor lock-in

PostMTA: Best of Both Worlds

PostMTA combines advantages:

• Managed infrastructure
• Self-hosted control
• Enterprise features
• Pay for what you use

When to Choose

Choose self-hosted when:

• High volume (millions/month)
• Need full control
• Have MTA expertise

Choose managed when:

• Lower volume
• Limited technical resources
• Prefer simplicity

Get started: https://postmta.com