Postkit vs Mailgun
The European alternative to Mailgun
Mailgun offers powerful email infrastructure but is US-based and pricing can surprise at scale. Postkit provides a leaner REST API with EU-only hosting, transparent pricing, and built-in idempotency.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Postkit | Mailgun |
|---|---|---|
| EU data residency | EU add-on | |
| GDPR-native (DPA included) | On request | |
| REST API | ||
| SMTP relay | ||
| Inbound email parsing | ||
| Signed webhooks | ||
| Idempotency keys | ||
| Scheduled delivery | ||
| Templates | Handlebars | Handlebars |
| Custom domains | ||
| Suppression management | ||
| Test/sandbox API keys | ||
| Transparent overage pricing | ||
| Free tier | 100 emails/mo | 100 emails/day (trial) |
Pricing at a glance
Postkit
From €20/mo (EU)
100 emails/mo free. EU-only hosting included.
Mailgun
From $35/mo (US)
Pricing varies. Check Mailgun's website for current plans.
Why EU data residency matters
With Postkit, your email data stays exclusively in the European Union (Hetzner Cloud, Vienna and Frankfurt). No US cloud providers, no third-country transfers, no Schrems II headaches. A Data Processing Agreement is included on every plan — including free.
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