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Brevo vs SendGrid

Focuses on email delivery API only, no multichannel marketing UI

Short answer: Pick Brevo if you want multichannel marketing & automation platform; pick SendGrid if you want scalable email API and marketing tools. Brevo has a free plan, paid from $9/month.

Which to pick

Pick Brevo if you want…

  • Multichannel marketing & automation platform

Pick SendGrid if you want…

  • Scalable email API and marketing tools
  • Email delivery API

Side by side

What it is
Brevo:Brevo is an all-in-one platform for email, SMS, WhatsApp, chat and marketing automation with AI assistance.
SendGrid:SendGrid provides an email API, SMTP service, and marketing campaign tools for sending transactional and bulk email at scale.
Best for
Brevo:Multichannel marketing & automation platform
SendGrid:Scalable email API and marketing tools
Who it’s for
Brevo:Small businesses, entrepreneurs, and teams needing multichannel marketing and CRM.
SendGrid:Developers and marketers needing reliable email delivery and campaign management
Pricing
Brevo:Freemium
SendGrid:Contact sales
Starting price
Brevo:$9/month (Starter)
SendGrid:—
Free plan or trial
Brevo:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
SendGrid:—
Plans
Brevo:Free $0 · Starter $9 per month · Standard $18 per month · Professional $499 per month
SendGrid:—
Works with
Brevo:—
SendGrid:Twilio

Brevo features

  • Drag-and-drop email editor. Create polished emails quickly with a visual editor and ready-made templates.
  • No-code marketing automation. Build unlimited multi-step workflows to engage contacts automatically.
  • AI content generator & send-time optimization. Generate subject lines, copy and schedule sends at optimal times using Aura AI.
  • Advanced segmentation & contact scoring. Filter contacts by behavior, demographics and AI-suggested segments.
  • Transactional messaging & SMS/WhatsApp. Send transactional emails and SMS/WhatsApp messages, with credits sold separately.
  • Live chat, chatbot and VoIP phone. Interact with customers in real time via chat, AI-assisted replies and voice calls.
  • Landing pages & push notifications. Create standalone campaign pages and send web/mobile push notifications without developers.
  • Multi-user access & enterprise controls. Team seats, SSO/SAML, dedicated IP and custom data integrations for larger organizations.

SendGrid features

  • Email API. Send transactional and bulk email via a RESTful API with high deliverability.
  • SMTP Service. Integrate traditional SMTP for sending email from existing systems.
  • Marketing Campaigns. Create, schedule, and track email marketing campaigns with flexible tools.
  • Documentation. Comprehensive guides and reference docs for quick integration.
  • Help Center. AI-assisted support for troubleshooting and questions.
  • Partner Ecosystem. Access partners for deliverability optimization and custom solutions.

Brevo vs SendGrid FAQ

What is the difference between Brevo and SendGrid?+

SendGrid: Focuses on email delivery API only, no multichannel marketing UI.

Should I use Brevo or SendGrid?+

Pick Brevo if you want multichannel marketing & automation platform. Pick SendGrid if you want scalable email API and marketing tools or email delivery API.

Is Brevo or SendGrid free?+

Brevo has a free plan; paid plans start at $9/month (Starter).

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