1. Pepipost by Netcore
Netcore Cloud · Mumbai · Email marketing software · 4.8/5
Email API and delivery from Netcore, built in Mumbai.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Mailgun
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Email marketing software · Alternatives
Best Mailgun alternatives in India (2026)
Mailgun is an email marketing software product from Sinch, San Antonio, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Mailgun are Pepipost by Netcore (Free plan), SendGrid (Free plan), Elastic Email (Free plan), SparkPost (Free plan) and SMTP2GO (Free plan). Pepipost by Netcore is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Mailgun alternative
Indian support and GST
Mailgun is built in United States. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Mailgun alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Mailgun's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Mailgun (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Pepipost by Netcore | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  SendGrid | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Elastic Email | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  SparkPost | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  SMTP2GO | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Mailtrap | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Beehiiv | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  EmailOctopus | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  BEE Pro | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Stripo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Mailmodo AMP | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  ZeroBounce | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Hunter | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  SendGrid Marketing Campaigns | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  MailBluster | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Mailrelay | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  listmonk | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  Mailerlite Classic | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Unlayer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Sendinblue Transactional | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Mailgun alternatives in detail
Free plan
Free plan available
3. Elastic Email
Elastic Email · Vancouver · Email marketing software · 4.6/5
Affordable email marketing and API.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
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Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Mailgun alternatives by what you need
Free Mailgun alternatives
Indian alternatives to Mailgun
How to choose a Mailgun alternative
- Check pricing per contact and per send; some products charge on list size even for unsubscribed contacts.
- Test deliverability to Gmail and Outlook with your own domain before you commit.
- If you send transactional email too, a product with both marketing and API sending simplifies your stack.
Mailgun alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Mailgun in 2026?+
The closest matches to Mailgun on App Advisor are Pepipost by Netcore (Free plan), SendGrid (Free plan), Elastic Email (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Mailgun, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Mailgun?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Pepipost by Netcore (Free plan), SendGrid (Free plan), Elastic Email (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Mailgun?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Pepipost by Netcore (Free plan), Mailmodo AMP (Free plan), listmonk (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Mailgun vs Pepipost by Netcore: which is better?+
Pepipost by Netcore is the closest match to Mailgun in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Mumbai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Mailgun alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in email marketing software or a category Mailgun also covers, and Sinch's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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